Thousands of nonprofits will participate Sept. 17 in one of the region’s biggest days of giving

North Texas Giving Day returns on Sept. 17, bringing thousands of nonprofits together for one of the region’s biggest days of philanthropy. Organized by Communities Foundation of Texas, the annual event gives North Texans a central place to discover and donate to organizations working in education, health, social services, animal welfare, the arts, the environment and more.

More than 3,600 nonprofits are participating in 2026, making this year another major opportunity to support organizations working throughout the region.

With Giving Day now just one day away, here’s what to know before donating.

How Do I Donate?

Donors can visit NorthTexasGivingDay.org to search participating organizations and give directly through the platform. Nonprofits represent more than 25 cause areas across 20 North Texas counties, allowing donors to search for organizations connected to issues they care about.

Communities Foundation of Texas and event sponsors cover transaction and technology fees, meaning 100% of each donation made through the platform goes to participating nonprofits.

How Big Is North Texas Giving Day?

North Texas Giving Day is billed by organizers as the largest community-wide giving event in the country. Since launching in 2009, North Texas Giving Day has generated more than $712 million for nonprofits across the region.

Last year alone, more than 100,000 donors contributed $78 million to more than 3,500 nonprofits. The event initially closed Giving Day with $74.2 million from about 94,000 donors, with additional donations afterward bringing the final total above $78 million.

Matching gifts also played a major role in 2025, accounting for more than $10 million of the money raised.

What Organizations Can I Support?

The list spans organizations of all sizes, including several serving Collin County and the surrounding region. Donors can support the North Texas Food Bank, which provides food assistance to children, families and seniors across North Texas and is also hosting a 24-hour Volunteer-a-thon for Giving Day.

Other participating organizations include Frisco Fastpacs, which provides weekend meals to Frisco ISD students experiencing food insecurity, and the Junior League of Collin County, which supports community programs, partnerships and volunteer initiatives throughout Collin County. Frisco Fastpacs says it served 1,224 children and provided more than 183,000 weekend meals last year, while the Junior League is working toward a $25,000 Giving Day goal as it celebrates its 50th year.

When Does North Texas Giving Day End?

North Texas Giving Day runs through 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 17, giving donors until the end of the day to make their contributions through the event’s online platform.

Donations can be made through the North Texas Giving Day website, where donors can search participating nonprofits by name, location or cause

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