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Community Foundation Tampa Bay has elected Linda O. Simmons as chair of its board of trustees for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2025. Simmons will be joined by three new board members: Bob Blanchard, Jr., Greg Rosica and Janice Ferman Straske.
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For members of our Tampa Bay community who wish to support rescue and recovery efforts, we encourage you to direct your gifts to these trusted organizations.
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After hurricanes Helene and Milton, Community Foundation Tampa Bay distributed over $5 million in hurricane response. With a new hurricane season upon us, we are spreading the word about the systems and resources we have in place to prepare and support our community.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay recognizes that economic stability and upward mobility are cornerstones of a thriving community. To help our community grow in this area, we have included Economic Opportunity as one of our five strategic focus areas.
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The St. Pete Catalyst: Community Foundation Tampa Bay has awarded more than $2.2 million to 84 nonprofit projects within the Greater Tampa Bay area.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the recipients of our FY2025 Competitive Grants.
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As your client’s trusted advisor, you've helped build their financial future — and we’re here to help build their philanthropic legacy.
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Tampa Bay Business Journal: Community Foundation Tampa Bay Surpasses $1 Billion in Philanthropic Commitments
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay hosted a night of festivities and celebration to mark two major milestones— 35 years of impact and $1 billion in philanthropic funds committed to our region's future.
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Each year, Community Foundation Tampa Bay is fortunate to receive hundreds of grant applications from nonprofit organizations that are making a real difference in our region.
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In the wake of the devastating California wildfires that ravaged communities around Los Angeles at the beginning of 2025, many of your clients have been understandably eager to provide assistance to those affected.
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Marlene Spalten, President & CEO of Community Foundation Tampa Bay, has been recognized as one of Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 32 Businesswomen of the Year and has also secured a spot on the prestigious Power 100 list.
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Last week, Community Foundation Tampa Bay hosted the South Shore Women’s Club Luncheon, bringing together dedicated women from across the South Shore community.
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When Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through Tampa Bay, they left behind more than damaged buildings and flooded streets—they uprooted lives.
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At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we’ve recently been asked by attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors for “cheat sheet” resources to make it easy to determine which type of charitable planning tool is best for a particular client.
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As you and other attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors put the finishing touches on implementing clients’ year-end charitable giving plans, you may have a moment when it hits you: “Wait, how exactly does a Qualified Charitable Distribution work?”
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As a long-time resident of the Tampa Bay area, I have learned a few facts about our community: we are proud of our region, and we are generous to one another.
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The Community Foundation Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the addition of Joshua Bomstein and Gregory C. Yadley to its Board of Trustees.
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At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we are dedicated to maximizing the impact of philanthropic giving through a variety of matching opportunities.
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When hurricanes strike, the physical toll is obvious—damaged homes, disrupted lives, and communities left to rebuild.
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At Community Foundation Tampa Bay (CFTB), we understand that the impact of a hurricane reaches beyond immediate damage, with long-lasting challenges that ripple across every part of our community.
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In the aftermath of hurricanes like Helene and Milton, our community’s K-12 children face enormous challenges.
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To amplify and inspire giving during these challenging times, donations to the Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000.*
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When Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton struck, their devastation was felt throughout South Hillsborough County.
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