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Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and Stetson University College of Law Welcome Three New Community Fellows
TAMPA, FL - The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and Stetson University College of Law welcome three new Community Fellows as part of the Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy partnership. As part of this collaboration, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay offers...
BEVERLEY J. MCLAIN, M.B.A., CAP® HAS NEW ROLE WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY
TAMPA, FL – The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that we have contracted with Beverley J. McLain, M.B.A., CAP® - Philanthropy Consultant with McLain Consulting LLC. Beverley formerly worked at the Foundation for 15 years as Senior Vice...
PINELLAS COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE, LEAP TAMPA BAY COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK AND KNACK ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT COMPLETE TAMPA BAY INITIATIVE
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is pleased to announce a partnership between the Pinellas County Urban League (PCUL), LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network and Knack that will encourage PCUL clients with a desire to return to education or...
Impact Story – Tampa Bay Watch
"Tampa Bay Watch's large-scale environmental education program, Estuary EDventures, strives to empower Tampa Bay area students to act as stewards of the Tampa Bay estuary by providing field experiences that combine classroom resources with hands-on field experiences...
Video Message and Save the Date for our Family Foundations
Empowering Family Philanthropy Workshop - Save the Date: January 26, 2021 With average life spans increasing, there are now five generations above the age of 21 in most societies today. Families are no longer passing the baton from one generation to the next but,...
Choosing the right giving vehicle for your philanthropy
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and many people are making charitable contributions to their favorite charities. For good reason: our community – and the nonprofits who serve it – continue to be significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For donors,...
Great news for charitable giving – the Covid-19 Relief Act has been extended into 2021
The Covid-19 Relief Act has been extended into 2021. The 100% income limitation for cash gifts has been extended to 2021. This limitation – for cash gifts only – means that the donor can deduct an amount up to their adjusted gross income (but can carry forward the...
$2.8 million goes to 123 Hillsborough nonprofits through the county’s Nonprofit Safety Net Program
Hillsborough County’s Nonprofit Safety Net Program for organizations that have stepped up to serve the community in impactful ways during the pandemic has awarded more than $2.8 million to 123 nonprofits. The financial support went to nonprofit agencies physically...
Impact Story – Best Buddies
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with...
Making smart choices in your charitable giving
In the U.S., the majority of all giving happens in the fourth quarter. In the fall, requests from hundreds of nonprofit organizations doing great work start to pour into mailboxes and inboxes. This year, the needs are particularly great. The COVID-19 pandemic has...
Last Minute Reminders for Year-End Giving
Timing of Contribution to Existing Funds Checks: Postmarked on or before December 31, 2020. Wire Transfer (cash): Instruct your financial institution to wire your contribution on or before December 31, 2020. Please also check on deadlines set by your financial...
Impact Story – Humane Society of Tampa Bay
"The Humane Society of Tampa Bay saves the lives of over 10,000 homeless pets each year. Our affordable hospital treats over 46,000 dogs and cats each year which helps owners keep their pets. Our organization not only helps our four legged friends, but also helps...
Impact Story – Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Frameworks of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit organization that empowers educators, youth services professionals, and parents and guardians through training, coaching, and research-based resources to equip students with social and emotional skills. "Our emotions need to be...
Giving Tuesday – December 1, 2020
This Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting our Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund which supports the pandemic related needs of our local nonprofits. There are currently 276 requests totaling almost $19 million on the Nonprofit Needs List...
We Give Thanks – Video Message
Happy Thanksgiving from the team at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5NwT3EQ9k
Impact Story – Bess the Book Bus
Bess the Book Bus "It has been quite an adventurous year. We have seen it as a true opportunity for growth and resilience. There has been an unexpected phenomenon of our work becoming even more personal on several levels. Some of our families that are now learning...
Quick and Easy Year-End Giving Options for Your Clients
Help your client create a Donor Advised Fund in just ten minutes! A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving option that allows your clients to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over...
WUSF Public Media Launches ArtsAxisFL.org as Free Streaming Hub of Performances from Arts Groups Across Florida
Performances of music, theater, dance and more available online TAMPA, Fla. (November 17, 2020) — This week, WUSF Public Media is launching a free, new online streaming service called ArtsAxisFL.org for users across the nation to stream and enjoy performances from a...
Pinellas Impact Story – Reach St. Pete
" Thanks to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay we have been able to prevent over 400 families from going homeless and/or losing services due to the impacts of COVID 19. In addition we have served over 3,000 individuals and families by grocery delivery, clothing,...
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Earns Family Friendly Business Award™
PINELLAS, FL – The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay this week earned distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly Pinellas, a local initiative developed to recognize companies that have adopted policies that give Pinellas County businesses and...
SHEILA KINMAN, SVP of PHILANTHROPY HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS 21/64 ADVISOR
TAMPA, FL – The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is pleased to announce that our Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, Sheila L. Kinman has become a 21/64 Certified Advisor. “We believe this specialized knowledge and training on a multigenerational approach to...
Contributing noncash assets to a charitable fund can be a beneficial philanthropic solution for your clients at the end of the year
Complex Assets The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay can accept contributions of complex assets such as: stock, business interests, real estate, privately owned assets, or even cryptocurrency. Charitable deductions for these contributions are generally based on the...
Pinellas Volunteer Story – Larry Fasan
Laurence R. Fasan, Managing Principal at Sabal Trust Board of Trustees Chair, Pinellas Regional Council "The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is proactive in looking for ways to better our community. Through the council members, local issues and needs are identified...
December Webinar: Last Minute Year-End Tips for Philanthropic Clients
Wednesday, December 9 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Last Minute Year-End Tips for Philanthropic Clients REGISTER HERE Share a virtual drink with Denyve Boyle, CFRE - Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay as she shares some helpful end of year...
