Lowy, senior vice president at Hillwood, has served on the Foundation’s Board of Directors for five years, most recently as Vice Chair of the Board. Lowy’s leadership comes as the Foundation embarks on a new strategic planning process, set to be unveiled next year.

“It is an honor to step into this role at a transformative time for the Community Foundation. I look forward to working alongside my fellow board members, our dedicated staff, and generous donors to build on the Foundation’s strong legacy and create lasting impact in our region,” said Lowy.

Joining the Board of Directors are:

Becky Nussbaum Gerro, Director of Development, River Legacy Foundation

Lindsay Daniel Livesay, JD, Private Wealth Trust Market Manager & SVP, Bank of Texas Private Wealth

Malathi Ravi, Attorney, Wick Phillips

David Saenz, Ed.D., Senior Education Advisor, Fort Worth Mayor’s Council on Workforce and Education

Stephen Shannon, CEO, Colo Development Partners

“We are thrilled to welcome such outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors. Their expertise and vision will guide the Foundation’s impact for years to come,” said Rose Bradshaw, president & CEO of North Texas Community Foundation. “With their leadership, we are well-positioned to drive meaningful change and strengthen our community for future generations.”

The Community Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors provides governance over strategic planning, community leadership, and the trustworthy stewardship of more than $549 million in charitable assets. Thanks to the generosity of its fundholders, the Community Foundation has granted more than $500 million to nonprofits since its inception in 1981.

North Texas Community Foundation’s Board of Directors include:

Smith A. Brownlie, III, Founding Partner, Cotton Creek Capital

Orlando P. Carvalho, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin, retired

Crystal Flores, Head of Engagement, Ivy League Sisters

Becky Nussbaum Gerro, Director of Development, River Legacy Foundation

Jennifer Grammer, CPA – Tax Senior Manager, Whitley Penn

Stacy Landreth Grau, PhD, Associate Dean – John Roach Honors College, Texas ChristianUniversity

Ryan Heath, Founding Attorney, TrustPoint Legal, PLLC

Kelly Hein, CFO, D3G Capital Management, LLC

Janeen Lamkin, Community Volunteer

Anette Soto Landeros, Chief Strategy Officer, Trinity Metro

Lindsay Daniel Livesay, JD, Private Wealth Trust Market Manager & SVP, Bank of Texas Private Wealth

Meggie Lowy, Senior Vice President, Hillwood

Daniel H. McCarthy, Partner, Wick Phillips Gould & Martin

Winjie Miao, SEVP, Texas Health Resources

Savannah Petronis, Financial Advisor, Baird Private Wealth Management

Horatio Porter, Chief Financial Officer, North Texas Tollway Authority

Malathi Ravi, Attorney, Wick Phillips

David Saenz, Ed.D., Senior Education Advisor, Fort Worth Mayor’s Council on Workforce and Education

Ken Schaefer, President, Schaefer Advertising Co.

Stephen Shannon, CEO, Colo Development Partners

Jeremy Smith, President, Rainwater Charitable Foundation

Joseph D. Taylor, Chairman, Board of Managers, JTaylor

The post NTCF Welcomes New Board Chair and New Board Members appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

We are pleased to recognize Janet L. Hahn as the Professional Advisor of the Year. As an estate planning attorney, Janet guides clients in making informed decisions to secure their legacy for current and future generations. Alongside the Decker Jones team, she supports business enterprises, their owners, directors, and managers. Janet also provides expert counsel to business owners and their families, helping them navigate succession planning for both their businesses and family ownership groups.

Beyond her professional work, Janet is deeply committed to her community. She has served on numerous charitable and civic committees and boards such as The Women’s Center of Tarrant County, the Tarrant County College Foundation, Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center and Women Steering Business.  

The post Janet L. Hahn Named Professional Advisor of the Year appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

“Our mission has always been to connect donors to the causes they care about most,” Rose Bradshaw, president & CEO of North Texas Community Foundation. “This milestone reflects a deep-seated culture of generosity in our community. As we look ahead, we remain committed to driving positive change and addressing the needs of our region.”

Over the past year, 1,300 organizations received grants supporting programs in a wide range of areas such as education, healthcare, arts and culture, economic development, and environmental conservation.

Among the highlights are:

> In its inaugural year, the Fund for Good granted a total of $500,000 to support transformative community projects. The fund awarded grants to Presbyterian Night Shelter for their Journey Home Housing program, and to Best Place for Kids for their work with the Tarrant County Maternal & Infant Health Coalition.

> $202,250 in funding was awarded to 18 organizations through ToolBox Grants to build the capacity of organizations serving our most vulnerable communities.

> The Conservation and Environment Fund and Animal Fund grant cycles awarded $290,344 to 29 nonprofits. Nonprofits across the Foundation’s 11-county service area were invited to apply.

The Foundation ended 2024 with total assets of $549 million. New donors opened 35 new charitable funds, and the Foundation received gifts totaling $51 million, which will fuel future investment in our community. The Foundation serves a network of more than 330 individuals, families and businesses across its 11-county region.

“This record-breaking achievement is a testament to the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our staff, and the resilience of the nonprofit community. Together, we are making a lasting impact across North Texas,” said Dan McCarthy, board chair of North Texas Community Foundation.

The post North Texas Community Foundation Reaches New Grantmaking High appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

So that we can provide the best possible service and ensure charitable gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2024 tax year, please keep these important dates in mind:

Monday, December 9, 2024
Deadline for grant recommendations made through My NTCF Fund in order to be received by the recipient by December 31. The minimum grant amount is $250.

Friday, December 13, 2024
Gifts of appreciated stock should be initiated in order to be received by December 31.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Ensure wire transfers are initiated.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Checks must be postmarked. Cash and credit card donations must be received by noon.

Please contact us if you need our wiring and stock delivery information.

Please note that new funds may be opened immediately upon receipt of both a fully executed fund agreement and a cash or non-cash donation.

The post 2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our amazing team. Thank you to our incredible staff and leadership for making this achievement possible!

Click here to read more >>

The post NTCF Named One of Best Companies to Work For appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

The effort was bolstered by a bipartisan letter submitted by 33 members of the Ways and Means Committee (21R, 12D) to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressing concerns with the broad nature of the regulations and asks regulators to consider the end-use charities when crafting final regulations. 

Recent comments for Administration officials signal the sector’s efforts to address the concerns raised with the proposed rules may be working. Treasury official Amber MacKenzie said the set of public comments the rule received was “one of the best I’ve read in my career,” adding they were greatly appreciated.

Our thanks to NTCF’s outstanding legal counsel, Darren Moore, shareholder at Bourland Wall & Wenzel, for drafting a joint response to the regulations on behalf of 36 community foundations across the state of Texas. The statement beautifully captured the collective impact of our fundholders’ generosity and the negative impact the proposed regs would have on philanthropy in Texas. Collectively, our Donor Advised Funds distributed more than $400MM in 2023!

The post Advocating for Philanthropy: Highlights from Treasury Hearing appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

The new board members are:

Crystal Flores, Mortgage Banker & Financial Coach, City Bank

Jennifer Grammer, CPA – Tax Senior Manager, Whitley Penn

Stacy Landreth Grau, PhD Associate Dean – John Roach Honors College, Texas Christian University

Ryan Heath, Founding Attorney, TrustPoint Legal, PLLC

Kelly Hein, CPA

“The Community Foundation is guided by a highly engaged and committed Board of Directors. Their leadership and expertise strengthen our ability to steward our donors’ philanthropic investments, ensuring that together, we continue to make meaningful and lasting impacts in our community,” said Rose Bradshaw, president & CEO of North Texas Community Foundation. “We are thrilled to welcome our new board members.”

With extensive leadership experience, the Community Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors provides governance over strategic planning, community leadership, and the trustworthy stewardship of more than $513 million in charitable assets. The Community Foundation has granted more than $450 million to nonprofits since its inception in 1981. The new board members began their terms effective April 1, 2024.

Board Chair Dan McCarthy added, “We are excited for our new and existing board members to serve together this year. Each member brings diverse skill sets but share the common goal of creating a better future for North Texas through charitable giving.”

North Texas Community Foundation’s Board of Directors include:

Stephanie Brentlinger, Community Volunteer

Smith A. Brownlie, III, Partner & CEO,  Brownlie and Braden, LLC

Orlando P. Carvalho, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin, retired

Kelly Hanley, Community Volunteer

Allen Hodges, President, The Hodges Companies

Anne Holland, CFP®, Holland-Dean Family Office Services

Robert M. Holt, Jr., Investment Advisor & Founder, Holt Capital Partners, L.P.

Janeen Lamkin, Community Volunteer

Anette Soto Landeros, President & CEO, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Meggie Lowy, Senior Vice President, Hillwood

Daniel H. McCarthy, Partner, Wick Phillips Gould & Martin

Phillip W. McCrury, Partner, Kelly Hart

Winjie Tang Miao, SEVP, Texas Health Resources

Savannah Petronis, Financial Advisor, Baird Private Wealth Management

Horatio Porter, Chief Financial Officer, North Texas Tollway Authority

Ken Schaefer, President, Schaefer Advertising Co.

Benjamin M. Scheffler, Partner, KPMG

Jeremy Smith, President, Rainwater Charitable Foundation

Joseph D. Taylor, Chairman, Board of Managers, JTaylor

The post NTCF Welcomes New Board Members appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

We are pleased to honor Joseph D. Taylor as the Professional Advisor of the Year. With over 40 years of experience as a CPA, Joe is an expert in providing comprehensive professional advisory and tax services to individuals and businesses in the region with the highest level of integrity  and competency.

As Chairman of the Board of Managers at JTaylor & Associates LLC, Joe has led the way for his firm to serve the community since 1999, dedicated to helping clients with their charitable endeavors and amplifying the impact of their contributions. Joe and his colleagues have built a premier service organization for the businesses and people of North Texas.

The post Joseph D. Taylor Named Professional Advisor of the Year appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

In her role, Dr. Boyd will oversee the direction and implementation of the foundation’s grant cycles to create positive outcomes for North Texas. In 2023, these grant cycles made gifts totaling $1.5 million to 127 local organizations. Dr. Boyd will also work collaboratively with partners, stakeholders, and community members to address the unique needs of our region, implement strategic initiatives, and drive long-term sustainable impact.

Dr. Boyd expressed her excitement about the new role, stating, “working alongside the community is where I find joy and purpose. I see this role as an opportunity to continue this important work of driving transformative impact. I look forward to working collaboratively with the team at the North Texas Community Foundation and our partners to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.”

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Boyd comes to the Foundation from BRAVE/R Together where she has served as the director of strategic initiatives. During her tenure, she spearheaded the Community Ambassador Program and cultivated partnerships with various stakeholders. In an earlier role, Dr. Boyd served as the coordinator of special projects for the Office of the Chancellor at Texas Christian University.

Dr. Boyd is actively involved in the community and holds board leadership positions at the National Juneteenth Museum, Leadership Fort Worth, Center for Transforming Lives, and the Tarrant County Continuum of Care. She was recognized on the Fort Worth Business Press’s list of “40 Under 40” in 2022.

Dr. Boyd holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, a Master of Art in higher education administration from Louisiana State University, and a Doctorate of Education from Texas Christian University.

“Whitnee brings a deep understanding of community development and partnership building to this position,” said Rose Bradshaw, president and CEO of North Texas Community Foundation. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Community Foundation and look forward to all the good work to come under her leadership.”

The post NTCF Welcomes Whitnee Boyd, Ed.D. as Director of Community Impact appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.

A community foundation is a grantmaking public charity that serves donors who share a common interest — improving the quality of life in their geographic region and beyond. Individuals, families and businesses establish charitable funds to support the causes and organizations they care about most.

How Do Community Foundations Work? 

We make a local impact: 
Community foundations harness the power of charitable giving to make a difference in the communities they serve. North Texas Community Foundation works with local donors and leaders to proactively respond to the needs of our region. Last year, the Foundation and our donors distributed more than $44 million in grants.

We provide flexible giving options: 
North Texas Community Foundation offers several types of funds to help donors achieve their charitable goals and meet community needs. Additionally, a wide range of financial assets can be accepted as donation. Our flexibility allows donors to maximize tax-saving benefits while supporting their favorite charities.

We are resourceful conveners: 
Beyond grantmaking, community foundations play important roles as community leaders. From creating partnerships during times of crises to supporting new initiatives like the Tarrant To & Through Partnership, North Texas Community Foundation’s team is dedicated to finding innovative and effective solutions for our region’s most challenging problems.

We look to the future: 
Our donors are invested in the future of our community. Through our Legacy Society, we help donors invest in their favorite causes and charities, beyond their lifetimes. Thanks to their foresight, the Community Foundation is here for good, forever.

You Can Make an Impact 

North Texas Community Foundation offers a variety of customized options to support your giving today and for generations to come. Contact our Charitable Gift Planning team to learn more: connect@northtexascf.org.

If you aren’t ready to open a fund, but want to show your support for the Community Foundation, consider the following: 

>Make a gift to one of our collective giving opportunities.

>Follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube and LinkedIn. 

> Sign up for our quarterly eNewsletter. 

The post What is a Community Foundation? appeared first on North Texas Community Foundation.