Waco Foundation

Please note that Waco Foundation will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth.

We are excited to welcome two new team members to the Waco Foundation and Duncan Scholars staff!

Please join us in welcoming Crystal Diaz-Espinoza, our new Community Engagement Manager, and Liya Jackson, our new Duncan Scholars Completion Coordinator.

We are thrilled to have Crystal and Liya on board and look forward to the impact they will make as part of our growing team.

Have you joined yet?

Join or renew here https://wacofoundation.org/community-impact/foreverfund

We’re less than two weeks away from the application deadline for the first grant cycle of FYE2027!

Applications are due June 15. Learn more and access the Grantmaking Information Packet here: https://wacofoundation.org/community-impact/nonprofits/grantmaking

Last month, Waco Foundation welcomed current and former Trustees to Opal’s for our Annual Board of Trustees Party — an evening celebrating the leadership, dedication, and community that continue to shape our mission.
Executive Director Ashley Allison shared reflections on the Foundation’s growth over the years and expressed gratitude for the lasting impact of both past and present Board members, whose support helps advance meaningful work across our community.

Honor & Remember

Waco Foundation will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Plans are officially underway for the Third Annual Forever Fund Concert, and we can already tell it’s going to be an unforgettable night! ✨

Get ready for another incredible evening on the dreamiest patio in Waco — filled with live music, community, and support for this year’s Forever Fund grant recipient. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! It will be a night you do not want to miss!

Stay tuned… more exciting details are coming soon! 🎶

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

We are grateful for all our 2025 Forever Fund Business Members who have come together to support the Forever Fund and believe in the power of community. Together, we truly can do so much.
This year’s Forever Fund campaign is in full swing, and we invite you to be part of the change-making. Whether you are an individual, a business, or both, there is a place for you in the Forever Fund.
It’s shaping up to be our biggest year yet — join us today!