Dallas CASA Classic Tournament Raised $1.1 Million
Local business operators supported the 29th annual event, which funds advocacy for children in the court system.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Dallas CASA Classic golf tournament raised $1.1 million to support advocacy programs for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. This annual event, which involves corporate partners and hundreds of golfers, has now generated more than $30 million since its founding in 1998.
Why it matters
The tournament provides essential funding for Dallas CASA, which coordinates volunteers appointed by judges to represent children. These resources sustain the agency's capacity to handle its court-appointed caseload in Dallas County.
The 2026 tournament raised $1.1 million, contributing to a total of $30 million generated since 1998. In 2025, the organization mobilized 1,117 volunteers to serve 2,350 children, part of a broader total of 8,700 children served since 2019.
The players
Dallas CASA
A nonprofit organization that coordinates court-appointed volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Dallas County.
AT&T
A multinational telecommunications conglomerate that has served as a corporate host for the tournament since 2013.
The details
Dallas CASA utilizes these funds to support its volunteer advocacy model, where court-appointed volunteers represent the interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Corporate partners and local business leaders participate in the annual tournament to provide both financial backing and public awareness for the organization's mission. Since 2019, the agency has expanded its operation to include 3,200 total volunteer advocates.
Timeline
The tournament was founded in 1998.
AT&T joined as a tournament host in 2013.
The agency began accepting 100% of court appointments in 2019.
Dallas CASA served 2,350 children in 2025.
The 2026 Dallas CASA Classic raised $1.1 million.
Market Landscape
The success of the 2026 fundraiser marks a continuation of the operational growth seen since the 1998 founding of the Dallas CASA Classic. This trajectory aligns with the expansion of the broader CASA network, which currently includes 900 programs nationwide.
Business operators looking to align corporate social responsibility with local needs should track the agency's volunteer-to-child ratio as a proxy for operational scale. Firms should evaluate how long-term event sponsorships like those involving AT&T drive consistent budget support for local nonprofits.
The takeaway
The tournament highlights how consistent corporate engagement supports high-demand social services in the Dallas area. Operators should monitor the organization's annual performance reports to understand how regional volunteer participation impacts service delivery metrics.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by North Dallas Gazette.
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