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. The 2026 grant program is part of a broader initiative that has allocated $24.3 million to 695 nonprofits since 2018. Seven organizations based in the Dallas-Fort Worth region were included in the corporate recipient list.
The named recipients are 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 a local news outlet reported that North Texas awards exceeded $272,000, the specific itemized list from that report did not fully align with the corporate release.
Consequently, the recipient names are drawn from the official corporate announcement, while specific dollar amounts are cited where explicitly identified in the source material.
Taylor's Gift, based in Coppell, received a $50,000 grant. The organization was established by Todd and Tara Storch after their daughter Taylor died in a skiing accident in 2010. Her organ and tissue donation reportedly saved or improved the lives of five individuals. The nonprofit now provides free grief support to other organ and tissue donor families.
Carson's Village, which received a $27,500 grant, was founded by Jason Dyke following the 2017 death of his 11-year-old son. The organization assists families with practical and emotional challenges immediately following a death, including funeral arrangements and communication with relatives. Services are provided at no cost to the families.
The Brain Injury Network of Dallas received a $16,000 grant to support its clubhouse programs. These initiatives serve adults across North Texas who have acquired brain injuries resulting from trauma, stroke, or anoxia. The programs aim to help survivors reconnect with employment, relationships, and community life, with services available free of charge to members and their families.
