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Donor Stories | Suzie & Grover Wrenn

Suzie and Grover Wrenn transferred their private foundation into the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to gain increased efficiency of operations and to more closely connect with their new home.

The lower administrative expenses and efficiency of operations of the Donor Advised Fund interested Grover who was looking for a more economical alternative for the administration of the Wrenn Family Foundation. Suzie said, "This is our home now. It is appealing to do our giving through the locally-oriented Community Foundation. It helps us have roots in our community."

In 1998 the Wrenns moved from Alexandria, Virginia to St. Petersburg where they are active supporters of Eckerd College, The Florida Orchestra, and their local church. Grover was a member of the founding Freshman Class of Florida Presbyterian College, now Eckerd College. He joined the Board of Trustees in 1990 and was the first alumni to chair the board. Suzie grew up in a talented family that had a love for classical music and emphasized the importance of music education. She serves as a Trustee of The Florida Orchestra and chairs the Operations Committee.

You too can count on the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to turn your caring into commitment. Leave Your Legacy to your community by establishing your fund to benefit today and into the future those organizations that are close to your heart.

To find out how you can start your fund at the Foundation or to get more information, call 813.282.1975.


MORE DONOR STORIES...

G. Robert and Sharon Blanchard
G. Robert and Sharon Blanchard's interests include inner city youth and education.

Frank and Carol Morsani
Frank and Carol Morsani support art in the schools and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.


Joseph and Anne Garcia
The Garcias make grants to help at-risk youth, particularly in inner city schools and at the Boys & Girls Clubs.


Ray and Nancy Murray
The focus of the Murray's grant making is
the arts and women and families.

Members of the Bridge Club
The Bridge Club's grantmaking works to make the community a better place by creatively addressing areas of current need.


Heidi Hess Haas
Heidi Haas has memorialized her husband through this fund that helps young heart patients.



Jane and Jerry Williams
The Williams make grants to a variety of organizations that enrich our community.


Fred Fisher and Family
Fred Fisher and his family support organizations that help the homeless and substance abusers and strengthen recreational and arts facilities.


Jack and Laura Golly
The Golly's grant making helps nonprofits that are working to help the needy in our community.


Jim and Doris Siglin
It is a designated fund, in his and his wife’s name (to honor her memory), specifically intended to assist Meals On Wheels Tampa forever.


Dr. Gladys Shafran Kashdin
Dr. Gladys Shafran Kashdin wants to provide for the needs of active adults, be they able or disabled, and her focus is on the Adult/Senior Programs at MOSI and the Life Enrichment Center (LEC)

Jim and Jane Strenski
The Strenskis make a difference in the Tampa Bay area and leave a legacy of generosity.






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