The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation grants IAMGF $10,000
The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation Grants $165,000 to 12
Organizations Supporting the African American Community
DALLAS, Texas, November 20, 2023 – On November 12 th at Frito Lay headquarters, The
Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation gave $165,000 in grants to 12 nonprofit
organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas. Since
2017, the group has distributed $1,158,000 in grants to 55 nonprofits.
Established in 2017, The Village’s mission is to honor, sustain and expand the legacy of
African American women’s philanthropy by funding organizations and initiatives that
positively impact the African American community in North Texas. The Village was borne out
of a desire to harness the collective giving power and influence of female African American
philanthropists and provide opportunities for connection.
2023 grantees are as follows:
- Abide Women’s Health Services – Easy Access Clinic support
- Bold Idea, Inc. – Support for ideaSpark Coding Clubs program
- Denton Black Film Festival Institute, Inc. – 2024 “Black JOY” festival
- H.O.P.E. Farm Inc. – Young Men’s Leadership Development program
- I AM a Golfer Foundation – Expansion of programming pillars
- Mercy Street Inc. – Mentoring and leadership programs support
- Noggin Educational Foundation – STEM Strong Sisters program
- Randolph W & Dr. Lael C. Melville Family Foundation – Health and wellness
- The Compelling Why – Success Session (seminar) support
- The GEMS Camp Inc – “The GEMS School Year Experience” summer camp program
- Under 1 Roof – Funds for homeless families and individuals
- Youth Revive Inc. – Implementation of Hope Squad at Lincoln High School
Learn more about The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation:
https://txwf.org/village-giving-circle/
https://villagegivingcircle.org/