Community Foundation of North Texas (tax
The Community Foundation of North Texas (NTCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Established in 1981, the organization has operated for over 45 years as a philanthropic intermediary connecting donors with local causes and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation serves as a trusted resource for charitable giving across the North Texas region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$544.9M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$41.3M
+32.4% YoY
Grant Count
872
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+20.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: North Texas Community Foundation drives meaningful change through charitable investment. The Foundation helps donors meet the needs of the community by providing tax-efficient strategies to support the causes they care about most. At the core of everything the organization does is a network of generous individuals, families and businesses intent on shaping the future of North Texas for good, forever.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation and Environment
- Community Development
- Housing
The Foundation operates the BEACON (Building Economic Access, Community, Opportunity & Networks) Fund, which drives community development in historically disinvested neighborhoods with a focus on housing and job creation.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awards grants from various fields of interest and unrestricted endowments. Through designated and donor-advised funds, the Foundation awards grants to public charities and governmental entities locally, statewide, and nationally according to the charitable interests and concerns of fundholders.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves an 11-county region in North Texas. While primarily focused on Texas, the Foundation also makes grants statewide and nationally according to donor interests, with documented giving in New York and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $544,911,476
- Total Revenue: $96,375,864
- Total Expenses: $56,294,105
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $514,000,000
- Total Revenue: $86,300,000
- Total Expenses: $44,600,000
Additional Financial Information:
- Total Liabilities (2023): $13,100,000
- The Foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $544,911,476 | $513,519,962 | $455,564,813 |
| Revenue | $96,375,864 | $86,329,351 | $63,354,354 |
| Expenses | $56,294,105 | $44,592,931 | $51,107,326 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $41,963,441 | $22,846,609 | $20,884,585 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Community Foundation of North Texas (tax
Animal Welfare - Anita Berry Martin Memorial Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS (TAX
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Anita Berry Martin Memorial Fund - Land Conservation, Equine Therapy, and Equine Welfare Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS (TAX
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Better Together Fund - COVID-19 Response Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS (TAX
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Rose Bradshaw
Staff: 20 employees (as of 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL H MCCARTHY | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE BRENTLINGER | ASSISTANT CORP. SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JANEEN LAMKIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MEGGIE LOWY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SMITH A BROWNLIE III | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SAVANNAH PERTRONIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KEN SCHAEFER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BENJAMIN SCHEFFLER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| HORATIO PORTER | CORP SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBERT HOLT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KELLY HANLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALLEN HODGES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANNE HOLLAND | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WINJIE TANG MIAO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEREMY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANETTE LANDEROS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOE TAYLOR | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ORLANDO CARVALHO | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PHILLIP W MCCRURY | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES B DEMOSS | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | — | — |
| CRYSTAL FLORES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER GRAMMER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STACY GRAU | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RYAN HEATH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JEFF ALEXANDER | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| TOM CRAVENS | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER M HUCKABEE | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM A LANDRETH JR | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| GARLAND LASATER | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| ANNE LOUDEN | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS - NON VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| ROSE BRADSHAW | PRESIDENT | 39.75 | $445,307 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 39.75 | $176,670 |
| MARGARET KRAMER | DIRECTOR OF DONOR ENGAGEME | 40 | $187,387 |
| AMANDA LEWIS | DIRECTOR OF CHARITABLE GIF | 40 | $178,305 |
| WHITNEE BOYD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $164,035 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NTCF appointed Angela McQuien as Chief Financial Officer
Michael V. Bourland received a Lifetime Achievement Award
NTCF donors set a new grantmaking record in recent activity
The Foundation launched the BEACON Fund with over $590,000 in initial grants to local nonprofits focused on community development in historically disinvested neighborhoods
North Texas Community Foundation awards $250,000 Fund for Good grant to FortThe Foundation received a Four-Star rating with a 94% score based on accountability and finance metrics
Contact Information
Address: 777 Main Street, Suite 2850, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 877-0702 or (817) 877-1215
Website: northtexascf.org
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since June 1989 | EIN: 75-2267767
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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