Dallas: Community & Culture
Within Dallas you'll find 32 libraries, 1135 congregations, and 156 cultural organizations.
- 0.9 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Texas 0.9/1K).
- 1.2 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Texas 1.1/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | University Park Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 8383 Plaza At Preston Ctr Ste 200 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (214) 363-9095 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 75225 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2288 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 32 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
MARTIN W@FRITH TRUST FBO MASONIC ET AL
MERIDEN MASONIC TEMPLE TRUST UW 137-1090844010
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
PRESTON CENTER ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION
EAGLES LACROSSE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
PARK CITIES LIONS CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST
SOPJIE L ANDERSON FOUNDATION TR B FBO MASONIC HOME
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS CLUB OF OAK CLIFF
JQA EAGLES PTO
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
RICHARDSON MIDDAY LIONS CLUB
| Churches · Total count | 1,135 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
1926 Republic National Bank
4928 Bryan Street Apartments
511 Akard Building
Adamson, W.H., High School
Alcalde Street-Crockett School Historic District
Ambassador Hotel
Bella Villa Apartments
Belo, Alfred Horatio, House
Bianchi, Didaco and Ida, House
Bluitt Sanitarium
Braniff International Hostess College
Bromberg, Alfred and Juanita, House
Bryan Tower
Bryan-Peak Commercial Historic District
Building at 3525 Turtle Creek Boulevard
Busch Building
Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)
Cabana Motor Hotel
Cedar Springs Place
Central Congregational Church
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 51 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 156 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
LELIA M FORSTER TRUST 5071-00-3 FBO ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
ROBERTA M EDMUNDS TRUST U W FBO SALVATION ARMY OF AMERICA
TRUST ARTHUR J CONNOR FBO ROCKINGHAM COUNTY YMCA P 15
E W ANTONS TR UW FBO GIRL SCOUTS
C R BREWER TR B O RED CROSS 3-0601033
H BROOKS TRUST-ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
JESSE H METCALF TRUST 3-4565 FBO UNITED WAY
W EASTON SMITH WATERBURY BOY SCOUTS TR 3301973
MARY E HAWLEY TRUST FBO CONN HUMANE SOCIETY
MILLER E COTR UW YMCA MERIDEN
CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY
FLORENCE PARSONS TRUST FBO CONN HUMANE SOCIETY
ROBERT H MANROSS TRUST FBO SALVATION ARMY OF BRISTOL INC
A BROOKS TR UA FBO ASPCA ETC 32406
HUMANE EDUCATION AND ANIMAL RESCUE OF TEXAS
TEXAS REGIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF DALLAS COUNTY
DALLAS SERTOMA CLUB FOUNDATION INC
PALMETTO GOODWILL SERVICES HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUST
A DIFFERENT BREED ANIMAL RESCUE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BANGLADESH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE USA INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 12,473 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Dallas+TX |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=75243 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=75243 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=75243 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=75243 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 926 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,047 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 37 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 344 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Lee Harvey's Dive In
Nasher Sculpture Center
Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art
Museum of Illusions
Dallas World Aquarium
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Economy in Action
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
The Dallas Firefighter's Museum
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
African American Museum
Dallas Museum of Natural History
The Samurai Collection
Texas Discovery Gardens
Children's Aquarium
Attractions (15)
Nasher Sculpture Center
Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art
Museum of Illusions
Dallas World Aquarium
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Economy in Action
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
The Dallas Firefighter's Museum
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
African American Museum
Dallas Museum of Natural History
The Samurai Collection
Texas Discovery Gardens
Children's Aquarium
Oswald Rooming House Museum
Other
Organizations (20)
SHANKLEVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
SCHOLA SAINT GEORGE LTD INC
CLAN EGAN ASSOCIATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WHITE ROCK CHAPEL INC
DALLAS WAY
REMEMBERING BLACK DALLAS
VICKERY PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
TEXAS MAP SOCIETY
PRESERVATION PARK CITIES
HISTORY IN ACTION INC
DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION
MCCREE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
FRIENDS OF TEXAS HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE COMMISSION
MEMORIES INCORPORATED
NATIONAL SPECIAL FORCES GREEN BERET MEM FOUNDATION
TEXAS YIDDISH
BLACK DALLAS REMEMBERED
THE ALAMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DALLAS ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Clubs (15)
DUXBURY YACHT CLUB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
FOUNDERS GARDEN CLUB OF DALLAS
TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS INC
TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS INC
TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS INC
DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMPANY
TRIDENT WATER POLO CLUB
DOUBLE EAGLE GOLF CLUB OF DALLAS
B MOORE FIT HEALTH AND FITNESS SERVICES
LONG COVE BOAT CLUB INC
TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS INC
DALLAS GARDEN CLUB OF THE DALLAS WOMANS CLUB
BROOK HOLLOW GOLF CLUB
DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.50 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 90.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 12,473 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.75 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1,275 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 205 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 14 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 2 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 17 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 26 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 176 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 176 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 556 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 556 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Dallas