Texas Capital Bank Client Support will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2, 2024. We will be back to our normal 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM support hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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Texas Capital Foundation- Growing greatness. Thats our bank statement

Empowering the communities we serve

Giving back has always been part of who we are — that's why we're proud to have the Texas Capital Foundation. By investing our time, attention, and financial resources, we believe we can inspire hope and create lasting change. From philanthropy to volunteer service to financial wellness, we are committed to serving our communities and helping them thrive through our most ambitious giving year yet.

Read the 2024 Our Values in Action Report

Live

Basic needs to support quality of life

Learn

Educational opportunities for lifetime success

Lift

Supportive services for individuals, small businesses & veterans

Honors Awards

The Texas Capital Foundation Honors Awards is an annual, competitive grant application process, resulting in four grants. Live, Learn, and Lift grants will be $50,000 each, and the STAR grant will be $100,000. The foundation aims to fund small to mid-sized organizations that are creating and implementing innovative, sustainable solutions to serve the greatest needs of communities.

Texas Capital Foundation takes a place-based approach to grantmaking, focusing on nonprofit organizations that operate in under-resourced areas within our footprint

Live Award

Supporting mental health and chronic disease prevention programs for children

This grant awards a program dedicated to improving mental health and preventing chronic diseases impacting children in underserved communities. Texas Capital Foundation seeks to support an initiative that provides comprehensive resources, education, and early intervention strategies, focusing on the overall well-being of children and equipping them with the tools necessary to lead healthier lives.

  • $50,000 award 
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025 

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information. 

Learn Award

Supporting STEAM education programs for teens

This grant awards a program that excels in delivering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education to teens (grades 7 – 12) attending Title 1 and/or schools in underserved communities. Texas Capital Foundation is looking for innovative programs that not only teach technical skills but also inspire creativity and critical thinking. The ideal program should engage teens in hands-on interactive experiences, enhance problem-solving skills, and prepare them for future careers in STEAM fields.

  • $50,000 award
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information. 

Lift Award

Supporting prevention and mentorship programs for youth

This grant awards a program that provides effective prevention and mentorship services for at-risk youth. Texas Capital Foundation aims to support an initiative that offers strong mentorships and preventive programming to help youth navigate life’s challenges. The program should provide  developmental tools necessary in making positive life choices to achieve personal, academic and/or career success.

  • $50,000 award
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.

STAR Award

Support for military and veteran families

This grant awards a program that provides direct services for military and veteran families. Texas Capital Foundation aims to support an organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of military and veteran families, ensuring they receive the resources needed to promote readiness, wellbeing and quality of life.

  • $100,000 award
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2024 and close January 3, 2025

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information. 

Live Award

Supporting access to nutritious food.

The focus of this grant is innovative, sustainable access to fresh food for food-insecure populations. Many under-resourced communities are also food deserts: without convenient, consistent access to fresh, nutritious food. Texas Capital Foundation is looking for programs that offer creative solutions to provide access to food where it is otherwise lacking.

  • $50,000 award 
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2023 and close January 2, 2024

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.

Click Here to Apply

Learn Award

Supporting career readiness certification programs.

One of the greatest workforce needs facing our nation is skilled tradespeople, and there is a gap in access and awareness to these opportunities. Texas Capital Foundation will fund a program that offers training and certifications in ‘middle skills’, giving individuals opportunities to obtain well-paying skilled jobs with growth potential.

  • $50,000 award
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2023 and close January 2, 2024

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.

Click Here to Apply

Lift Award

Supportive services for women and children.

Women, and especially single mother heads of households, are the face of poverty in Texas. 1 in 3 women face domestic violence, and over 2 million women and girls experience poverty in Texas. Through this grant, Texas Capital Foundation aims to help our most vulnerable women and girls find stability through support services and housing.

  • $50,000 award
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2023 and close January 2, 2024

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.

Click Here to Apply

STAR Award

Supporting services for veterans and military families.

Supporting our Troops, Active and Remembered: Texas is home to more veterans than any other state, and as a Texas-based financial services firm, Texas Capital is invested in our military families’ wellbeing. The STAR grant, the only $100,000 grant, will go to an organization serving the specific needs of our military and veteran population.

  • $100,000 award
  • The submission portal will open November 1, 2023 and close January 2, 2024

View grant guidelines for more eligibility information.

Click Here to Apply
2025 Texas Capital Honors Awards Timeline

2024 Honors Awards Recipients


Live: Lucille's 1913 Community Kitchen |Learn: Skillpoint Alliance

Lift: SafeHaven Tarrant County | STAR: NextOp

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Honors Award timeline

<center><h2>Community Impact Grants</h2></center>

The Texas Capital Foundation will continue to allocate its Community Impact Grants to nonprofits serving low-and-moderate income communities under the three pillars: Live, Learn, and Lift. These grants are by invitation only and adhere to the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). 

Funding is allocated annually to 501 c3 nonprofit organizations in good standing, which serve primarily low-and-moderate income communities in Texas Capital’s markets. For further questions, contact [email protected]

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Board of Directors

Effie Dennison
Effie Dennison

Managing Director

Head of Community Development

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Brian Maksymowicz
Brian Maksymowicz

Executive Director

Head of Marketing

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Ricky Maldonado
Ricky Maldonado

Managing Director

Group Manager Middle Market

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Josh Mayfield
Josh Mayfield

Managing Director

Head of FIG Banking

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Shannon Woods
Shannon Woods

Managing Director

Head of Internal Audit

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Jody Zorn
Jody Zorn

Managing Director

Senior Private Client Advisor

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FAQs

    How did you select the categories for the Texas Capital Foundation Honors Awards?

    The Community Development Officers perform annual assessments and prioritize the greatest needs within Texas Capital markets. 

    How does a nonprofit organization submit for grant funding consideration?

    The Texas Capital Foundation Honors Awards grant submission portal opens in November and accepts submissions through December annually. A URL link will be posted on Texas Capital’s website and on social media. All entries will be acknowledged.

    The Community Impact Grant process is by invitation only. To be considered, we encourage all nonprofits to submit a proposal for your program to [email protected]

    What is a qualified application?

    To qualify for a grant, Texas-based nonprofit organizations must provide direct services to low-and- moderate-income communities in Austin, Dallas Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Programs must align under the foundation’s philanthropic pillars. While all qualified submissions are read and considered, not all can be funded due to limited resources, and decisions are made based on multiple factors. 

    Can an organization re-grant funds to other nonprofits?

    No. Texas Capital Bank Foundation requires that all grant funds be used by the recipient organization to provide direct services to individuals. Re-granting of funds to other nonprofits is not allowed. 

    Where can I view the Texas Capital Foundation's Form 990 and 501c3 application?

    You can view our Form 990 here, and our 501c3 application here.