Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced on September 23 that $2.5 million in unrestricted funding has been distributed to 80 nonprofit organizations across 11 U.S. markets. Seven organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were included in the 2026 grant program recipient list. According to NBCUniversal, the program has provided $24.3 million to 695 nonprofits since its inception in 2018.
The corporate announcement identifies the following local recipients: 4 Saints Episcopal Food Pantry, Brain Injury Network of Dallas, Carson's Village, FreshQue Foundation, Serving Our Seniors, Taylor's Gift, and Texas Music Project. While NBC 5 reported that North Texas awards exceeded $272,000, the specific itemized list from that local report did not fully align with the corporate release.
Consequently, the recipient list relies on the official corporate announcement.
Taylor's Gift, based in Coppell, offers free grief support to families of organ and tissue donors. The organization was founded by Todd and Tara Storch after their daughter Taylor died in a 2010 skiing accident. Her donation helped five individuals, and her parents established the nonprofit to assist other donor families with loss.
Carson's Village provides free support to families dealing with the immediate practical and emotional challenges following a death. Founder Jason Dyke created the group after his 11-year-old son Carson died by suicide in April 2017. The organization helps families navigate funeral arrangements, costs, and communications during their grief.
