Dallas, October 16, 2025
News Summary
The 17th annual North Texas Giving Day successfully collected $78 million in donations from over 94,000 donors, benefiting more than 3,500 local nonprofits. The Communities Foundation of Texas organized the event, highlighting the generosity of North Texans in supporting various causes. This year’s total surpassed last year’s $70 million, reflecting increased participation and community engagement. The City of Dallas officially recognized the day, and philanthropic support is expected to expand with future initiatives to assist nonprofits facing funding challenges.
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Record total raised on Sept. 18, 2025: North Texas Giving Day brings in $78 million
The 17th annual North Texas Giving Day on September 18, 2025, recorded a final total of $78 million in donations after processing additional gifts. At midnight on September 18, CFT reported $74.2 million in donations. Donations came from 94,000 donors supporting more than 3,500 local nonprofits, and over 100,000 givers contributed across the region this year. This year saw the largest number of participating nonprofits in the 17-year history of the event.
Immediate details and scale
The event was organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), which celebrated the generosity of North Texans and highlighted broad community participation. The campaign supported a wide array of nonprofit work, continuing to empower residents to support various causes including education, healthcare, arts, the environment, and animal welfare. The outreach this year reached more donors and involved more nonprofit partners than any prior single-day event in the program’s history.
Why the total changed after midnight
Initial tallies posted at midnight showed $74.2 million in donations, and additional gifts received and processed after that hour raised the final total to $78 million. The larger final figure reflects gift processing that continued beyond the single-day fundraising window.
Context and comparison to previous year
In the previous year (2024), over 88,000 donors raised $70 million for 3,284 nonprofits. By comparison, this year’s results show increased donor participation and growth in the number of beneficiary organizations. Since its inception, North Texas Giving Day has raised more than $710 million, making it a long-running and growing regional fundraising campaign.
Organizational details and support
CFT and its sponsors cover all transaction and technology fees, ensuring 100% of tax-deductible donations go directly to nonprofits. Major sponsors of the event include Amazon, Charles Schwab, Hunt Cares, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, The Meadows Foundation, and The Rees-Jones Foundation. The City of Dallas officially recognized the effort: The City of Dallas proclaimed September 18, 2025, as North Texas Giving Day to honor local philanthropy.
Challenges, response, and next steps
Many nonprofits faced unexpected funding challenges this year, which increased the need for rapid support and flexible fundraising options. In response, CFT plans to expand giving opportunities through matching fundraisers and corporate giving campaigns. NorthTexasGivingDay.org remains open year-round for donations, allowing supporters to give outside the single-day event and sustain support for nonprofit operations.
Leadership noted the collective effort of donors, nonprofit staff, volunteers and sponsors as central to achieving the record totals for 2025, and indicated plans to build on this momentum. The next North Texas Giving Day is scheduled for September 17, 2026.
National recognition
North Texas Giving Day is recognized as the largest regional fundraising event in the country, a designation that underscores the event’s scale and the concentration of donor activity within the region on a single day each year.
FAQ
How much money was reported at midnight on September 18?
At midnight on September 18, CFT reported $74.2 million in donations.
What was the final total raised for the event?
After processing additional gifts, total donations climbed to $78 million.
How many donors and givers participated?
Donations came from 94,000 donors supporting more than 3,500 local nonprofits.
Over 100,000 givers contributed across the region this year.
Who organized and celebrated the event?
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) celebrated the generosity of North Texans.
How much has North Texas Giving Day raised since it began?
Since its inception, North Texas Giving Day has raised more than $710 million.
Does the City of Dallas have any formal recognition for the day?
The City of Dallas proclaimed September 18, 2025, as North Texas Giving Day to honor local philanthropy.
Are transaction fees deducted from donations?
CFT and its sponsors cover all transaction and technology fees, ensuring 100% of tax-deductible donations go directly to nonprofits.
What are the plans for future giving opportunities?
Looking ahead, CFT plans to expand giving opportunities through matching fundraisers and corporate giving campaigns.
When is the next North Texas Giving Day?
The next North Texas Giving Day is scheduled for September 17, 2026.
Who were the major sponsors this year?
Major sponsors of the event include Amazon, Charles Schwab, Hunt Cares, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, The Meadows Foundation, and The Rees-Jones Foundation.
| Key Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of event | September 18, 2025 |
| Midnight report | At midnight on September 18, CFT reported $74.2 million in donations. |
| Final total | After processing additional gifts, total donations climbed to $78 million. |
| Donors reported | Donations came from 94,000 donors supporting more than 3,500 local nonprofits. |
| Total givers across region | Over 100,000 givers contributed across the region this year. |
| Since inception | Since its inception, North Texas Giving Day has raised more than $710 million. |
| Recognition | North Texas Giving Day is recognized as the largest regional fundraising event in the country. |
| City proclamation | The City of Dallas proclaimed September 18, 2025, as North Texas Giving Day to honor local philanthropy. |
| Next event | The next North Texas Giving Day is scheduled for September 17, 2026. |
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