Crystal Charity
What We Do
Since 1952, the sole purpose of The Crystal Charity Ball has been to aid, support and make contributions to children’s charities in Dallas County. As a nonprofit organization, independent of any national affiliation, members of The Crystal Charity Ball Committee have distributed more than $209 million to 160 worthy beneficiaries over the past 74 years.
In 2026, the 100 active members of The Crystal Charity Ball Committee committed to raise $7,875,664. These funds will support eight commendable Dallas organizations and give children hope for a healthier more productive future. The generous spirit of Underwriters, Children’s Book participants, Silent Auction and Special Gift donors, and Contribution Ticket patrons will help turn promises into reality for children served by The Crystal Charity Ball.
On December 12, 2026, the committee members will hold a beautiful, elegant gala to honor these philanthropic donors.
2026 Beneficiaries
History of Giving
“Our goal of $7,875,664 will benefit eight worthy Beneficiaries in the areas of health, education, and social services making a difference in the lives of many underserved children in our community.”
– Jennifer Dix, 2026 Ball Chairman
Who We Are
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
Chairman
Chairman-Elect
Secretary
Alicia Wood
Treasurer
Member-at-Large
Past Ball Chairman
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board
| Class of 2026 (Term expires December 31, 2026) |
Class of 2027 (Term expires December 31, 2027) |
Class of 2028 (Term expires December 31, 2028) |
| Kelly H. Compton Clay Cooley Richard Eiseman, Jr. Tavia Hunt Charlotte Jones Sarah Losinger Natalie McGuire Carl Sewell Charles Thoele Jim L. Turner Courtney Wang Alan White |
Jason Downing Linda Perryman Evans Dan Greene Bonnie Harding Sally Hoglund Nancy Ann Hunt Gene Jones Joe LaManna III David Miller Katie Robbins Lisa Troutt Wayne White |
Elaine Agather Matthew Cadwell Amy Simmons Crafton Kathy Crow Curt Farmer Paul Fields Lyndal Stephens Greth Renda Mathew Francie Moody-Dahlberg Nancy Nasher David Rosenberg Harold C. Urschel III, M.D. |
| Lifetime Member |
| Annette Simmons |
Former Ball Chairmen
| Mrs. Alfred W. Chandler, Jr.* – 1952-53 Mrs. Richey H. Holman* – 1954 Mrs. William W. Wigley* – 1955 Mrs. Richard S. Whitesell, Jr.* – 1956 Mrs. John D. Murchison* – 1957 Mrs. M. Nettle Bickel* – 1958 Mrs. Leonard Haber* – 1959 Mrs. William Bos, Jr. – 1960 Mrs. Margaret O. Clark* – 1961 Mrs. Cary M. Maguire* – 1962 Mrs. Imogen Y. Wynne* – 1964 Mrs. William Robert Goddard* – 1965 Mrs. James E. Day, Jr.* – 1966 Mrs. Robert D. Rogers* – 1967 Mrs. William P. Clements, Jr.* – 1968 Mrs. William O. Braecklein – 1969 Mrs. Barbara Varel* – 1970 Mrs. A. Pollard Simons – 1971 Mrs. Harding L. Lawrence – 1972 Mrs. James B. Francis* – 1973 Mrs. Theodore H. Strauss* – 1974 Miss Lyda Hill – 1975 Mrs. Reuben H. Adams – 1976 Mrs. L. Henry Stollenwerck – 1977 |
Mrs. Jere W. Thompson* – 1978 Mrs. John S. McFarland – 1979 Mrs. John R. Hill, Jr.* – 1980 Mrs. I.C. Deal* – 1981 Mrs. Whit H. Clark* – 1982 Mrs. John F. Bastian – 1983 Mrs. Lewis T. Sweet, Jr.* – 1984 Mrs. William B. Madden – 1985 Mrs. Pamela S. Stewart – 1986 Mrs. John J. Kendrick, Jr. – 1987 Mrs. Harvey R. Mitchell – 1988 Mrs. Joseph D. Zimmerman – 1989 Mrs. Buford P. Berry – 1990 Mrs. Kenneth H. Hughes* – 1991 Mrs. David R. Webb, Jr. – 1992 Mrs. David F. Martineau – 1993 Mrs. John T. Stuart III – 1994 Mrs. Jerry A. McCutchin, Sr. – 1995 Mrs. Edward F. Halsell, Jr. – 1996 Mrs. Vance C. Miller – 1997 Mrs. James C. Beach – 1998 Mrs. R. Neal Bright – 1999 Mrs. David W. Shuford – 2000 Mrs. Daniel H. Chapman – 2001 |
Mrs. Daniel P. Novakov – 2002 |
Crystal Charity Ball Committee
Staff
Office Manager
Cindy Ethel Peña
cethel@crystalcharity.org
(214) 526-5868, Ext. 10
Controller
Mary Ann Vacilek
mvacilek@crystalcharity.org
(214) 526-5868, Ext. 12
Designer
Bevin Shaw
bshaw@crystalcharity.org
(214) 526-5868, Ext. 13
How to Reach Us
Contact Us
Office
214-526-5868
Location
3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite L150
Dallas, Texas 75219
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