Dallas, September 13, 2025
News Summary
North Texas Giving Day, scheduled for September 18, aims to engage over 100,000 donations for local nonprofits, highlighting community support amid rising needs. The campaign, overseen by the Communities Foundation of Texas, has already seen significant early participation with over 30,000 donors. With a history of raising substantial funds, including over $70 million in 2024, the event is crucial for many organizations facing funding cuts, ensuring vital services in areas like housing, education, and health care are maintained.
Dallas — North Texas Giving Day will take place on September 18, 2025, mobilizing donors across the region to support more than 3,600 local nonprofits. The Communities Foundation of Texas oversees the event and aims to attract over 100,000 individual donors this year, with donations fully tax-deductible and available to support a wide range of services including food access, housing, education, and health care.
What’s happening and why it matters
The single-day fundraiser is the largest regional philanthropic event in the United States and is designed to concentrate giving toward local organizations. The campaign began on August 28, 2025 and runs through Giving Day on September 18. More than 30,000 people have already donated ahead of the main day, reflecting early engagement from the community.
North Texas Giving Day has a history of significant impact, raising over $70 million for more than 3,200 nonprofits in 2024 and more than $635 million for the region over the past 16 years. Many participating organizations use matching funds or challenge grants during the event to increase the impact of individual donations.
Local nonprofit spotlight: Born Strong Martial Arts
Born Strong Martial Arts, a nonprofit martial arts school in East Dallas, is one of the participating organizations. The school was founded by Glitter Rose to serve underprivileged and low-income youth by teaching self-defense and emotional regulation skills. Rose’s background includes training in Muay Thai and Krav Maga and earlier work teaching self-defense in Dallas schools. When she encountered families who could not afford martial arts programs, she established Born Strong to provide free or reduced-cost instruction aimed at helping children de-escalate conflicts and manage emotions.
Examples of organizations and services supported
- It’s a Sensory World! — Celebrating its 10th year of participation, the organization has raised $380,541 since 2015 to provide therapeutic support for children with developmental differences.
- A Wish with Wings — The group grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions and has served more than 1,950 Texas children. Since joining the Giving Day program in 2013, the organization has raised over $358,000 through the event.
Funding context and rising needs
A recent survey of local nonprofits revealed that 56% experienced funding cuts, amounting to more than $127 million in lost revenue. Federal funding cuts accounted for $71.6 million of that total. Organizers and participating nonprofits say the Giving Day is critical to helping organizations meet increased demand for services as public funding tightens.
Donations during the Giving Day support a wide range of sectors and are eligible for tax deductions. Participating nonprofits may employ matching funds and challenge grants to magnify individual gifts, and many organizations use the event to raise unrestricted operating support that helps pay for day-to-day services.
How the campaign is structured
The campaign timeline includes an early giving period that has already generated notable participation and momentum heading into the main event on September 18. Donors may give on the Communities Foundation of Texas platform on Giving Day, and many nonprofits prepare special pitches, matching offers, and donor engagement activities to maximize participation during the 24-hour period.
What organizers say about impact
Historically, North Texas Giving Day has been a major source of funding for the region’s nonprofit ecosystem. The accumulated funds raised since the program began have supported a broad network of organizations that provide essential services, including food distribution, housing assistance, educational programs, therapeutic services, and medical supports for children with serious conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is North Texas Giving Day?
North Texas Giving Day is scheduled for September 18, 2025, with an early giving period that began on August 28, 2025.
How many nonprofits participate?
More than 3,600 North Texas nonprofits are participating in 2025.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations made through the Giving Day platform are fully tax-deductible.
Who organizes the event?
The Communities Foundation of Texas oversees North Texas Giving Day.
What kinds of organizations benefit?
Organizations across sectors benefit, including those focused on food access, housing, education, health services, therapeutic supports for children, and wish-granting for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
How can matching funds affect donations?
Many nonprofits use matching funds or challenge grants during Giving Day to increase the impact of individual donations, effectively doubling or expanding the value of contributions.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | September 18, 2025 (campaign began August 28, 2025) |
| Participating nonprofits | More than 3,600 |
| Early donors to date | More than 30,000 |
| Donor goal | Over 100,000 individual donors |
| Funds raised in 2024 | $70 million+ |
| 16-year cumulative total | $635 million+ |
| Reported nonprofit funding cuts | $127 million (56% of nonprofits affected) |
| Federal funding cuts included | $71.6 million |
| Example participating organizations | Born Strong Martial Arts; It’s a Sensory World!; A Wish with Wings |
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Additional Resources
- Dallas News: North Texas Giving Day Sees Record Participation
- Wikipedia: North Texas Giving Day
- NBC 5: North Texas Giving Day Preview
- Google Search: North Texas Giving Day
- CBS News: Born Strong Fights for Safer Dallas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Philanthropy
- My Sweet Charity: A Wish with Wings
- Google News: Born Strong Martial Arts
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