Investee Portfolio

DSVP's Social Investment Portfolio represents a diverse array of nonprofit agencies whose mission address children or education.  The missions address areas such as violence prevention, family services, college prep and life guidance, alternative education opportunities, parent involvement and training, and more.  The organizations reflect budgets under $100,000 and over $1 million.  Some are seasoned agencies in North Texas, others are just emerging.  The variety of missions and organizations are reflective of the diverse passions and interests of our partnership.


Emeritus Investees reflect DSVP's matured investments that have achieved a level of capacity anticipated by DSVP Partners.  Emeritus Investees no longer receive funding from DSVP, but still have access to DSVP educational opportunities and Partner engagement, as DSVP has a vested interest in their success.  In all cases, both DSVP and the Emeritus Investee serve as mutual advocates in the community.

  • Dallas Community Lighthouse

    Investee since 2010
    communitylighthouse.org
    Dallas Community Lighthouse (DCL) assists at-risk youths in discovering pathways to success by concentrating on their social, educational, personal and environmental issues. DCL was founded in November 2002 to combat one of the most profound problems in Dallas: children not completing their education.

    Total Investment: $105,000

  • PediPlace

    Investee since 2010
    http://www.pediplace.org/
    PediPlace is the neighborhood pediatrician’s office for children in our community who are uninsured or who receive Medicaid or CHIP benefits. While not a free clinic, PediPlace will not deny services because of a family’s inability to pay for services.
    Total Investment: $40,000
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  • Sci-Tech Discovery Center

    Investee since 2011
    www.mindstretchingfun.org
    The Sci-Tech Discovery Center provides dynamic educational experiences that inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace discovery and innovation through the active exploration of science, math and technology.
    Total Investment: $30,000

  • The School Zone

    Investee since 2012
    http://www.smu.edu/Simmons/CommunityEnrichment/CCE/The%20School%20Zone

    SMU's Center on Communities and Education (CCE) is the 2012 DSVP Investee.  CCE is the backbone organization for "The School Zone," a collective impact project created in 2009 of 20+ nonprofit organizations and 13 schools in the West Dallas area to improve teaching and learning in the schools as part of the community's revitalization.  It is one of North Texas' first and most advanced collective impact projects.  CCE supplies the coordination and data collection.

  • Trinity River Mission

    Investee since 2010
    http://www.trinityrivermission.org
    Trinity River Mission (TRM) is a volunteer-based community learning center that promotes literacy, encourages academic success and develops effective life skills among disadvantaged youth in West Dallas, in the belief that education connects us to life’s possibilities.
    Total Investment: $52,500
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  • Vickery Meadow Learning Center

    Investee since 2010
    http://www.vmlc.org
    Vickery Meadow Learning Center (VMLC) is dedicated to improving English literacy levels among non-English speaking adults and their young children by providing programs in communication and life skills. We do so in the belief that the ability to understand, read, write and speak English contributes to independence, productivity and the overall well-being of the learners, their families and the greater community. 

    Total Investment: $45,000
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