Communities Foundation of Texas

Building thriving communities for all. Since 1953, we’ve worked side by side with caring donors, committed nonprofits, philanthropy-focused businesses, and civic leaders to help build thriving communities for all. OUR VISION Thriving communities for all OUR MISSION To improve the lives of all people in our community by investing in their health, wealth, living, and learning. We work toward this by growing community giving, expanding community impact, and advancing community equity. OUR VALUES We enhance the experience and impact of giving through: - We work to meet our mission by: - Providing giving opportunities through charitable and legacy planning and consulting for individuals, families, nonprofits, and businesses - Grantmaking, engaging, and informing our community around key issues - Increasing academic achievement and educational equity for all students in Texas - Developing and sharing knowledge and expertise on community needs and resources Commitment to our community As your community foundation, our vision is of a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive. CFT believes that all community members: - should feel welcome, safe, and accepted; - should be treated with respect and dignity; - should have equitable access to opportunities to improve their lives and the lives of their families. We are dedicated to both working internally with our staff and culture and learning and leading externally with partners across our community to create thriving communities for all.