ARLINGTON, Texas – The Cotton Bowl Foundation kicked off its formation by participating in North Texas Giving Day 2016, an 18-hour online giving event created by the Communities Foundation of Texas.
 
In one of its first actions as a nonprofit, the Foundation raised more than $39,000 during the one-day event on Sept. 22.
 
Since its inception in 2009, North Texas Giving Day has transformed into a movement that individuals and organizations give back to their community by supporting local nonprofits and causes using one easy-to-use online platform.
 
The Cotton Bowl Foundation, the official foundation of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, was founded in 2016 to serve North Texas by supporting programs that improve opportunities for underserved youth with the vision of making an impact on those who play the game, attend the game and support the game.