Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation

06/01/2026

The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation is proud to announce the Spring 2026 awards from the Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant Cycle. This cycle awarded $28,000 to 8 nonprofit organizations supporting youth development and leadership opportunities across our region!

Established in memory of 12-year-old Kramer Barnard, this grant cycle honors his life by supporting programs that help young people grow, lead, and thrive—especially through sports and outdoor activities.

Learn more about the Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant Cycle at www.wfacf.org or contact Savannah Morales at [email protected] or 940.766.0829.

05/28/2026

The Community Foundation was proud to award a $10,000 grant to the Walters Volunteer Fire Department through the WFACF Volunteer Fire Department Fund.

The funding helped purchase a new extraction tool used in rescue operations to safely and efficiently extricate individuals trapped in vehicles during emergencies.

“On behalf of the Walters Volunteer Fire Department, we thank each and every one for granting funds to our department that allows us to continue to do our jobs safely, effectively, and keep our equipment up to date.”

We’re grateful to support the volunteer departments serving communities across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

Learn more or support the fund at: www.wfacf.org

05/27/2026

We’re honored to see the impact of the WFACF Scholarship Program highlighted in our community! Congratulations again to all of the 2026–2027 scholarship recipients, and thank you to the generous donors and fundholders who continue to invest in the future of local students. 🎓✨

Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation announced several scholarships to students here in our community.

05/27/2026

Through the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Volunteer Fire Department(VFD) Grant Cycle, we’re proud to support the dedicated volunteer fire departments serving communities across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

In 2025, the Foundation awarded:
• $88,416 to 8 Volunteer Fire Departments through the Spring grant cycle
• $102,689 to 11 Volunteer Fire Departments through the Fall grant cycle

These grants help provide critical equipment, resources, and support for the volunteers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

This important funding is made possible through donations to the WFACF Volunteer Fire Department Fund. Thank you to everyone who continues to invest in the safety and strength of our region.

Learn more or support the fund at: www.wfacf.org

05/26/2026

Our 2025 Gratitude Summary is here!

This year’s annual report highlights the generosity, impact, and stories that continue to shape communities across our region through philanthropy. From grants and scholarships to nonprofit support and donor partnerships, we are honored to celebrate the collective impact made possible by our community.

Thank you to our fundholders, donors, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and supporters who help make this work possible year after year!

View the full 2025 Gratitude Summary here:

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05/25/2026

The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation is closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and our freedom.

05/21/2026

Congratulations, Vernon ISD scholarship recipients! 🎓🎉
Your friends at the Community Foundation are cheering you on!

05/21/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 scholarship recipients from Young County!

This year, the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation awarded 2 scholarships totaling $2,000 to 2 students representing Young County.

We are proud to celebrate these students and grateful to the generous donors and scholarship fundholders who make these opportunities possible.

Learn more about the WFACF Scholarship Program: https://www.wfacf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/

05/20/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 scholarship recipients from Wichita County!

This year, the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation awarded 89 scholarships totaling $574,500 to 70 students representing communities across Wichita County.

We are proud to celebrate each student and grateful to the generous donors and scholarship fundholders who make these opportunities possible!

Learn more about our scholarship program at https://www.wfacf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/

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