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Group of Community Foundation Tampa Bay members at the Annual Meeting

About Community Foundation Tampa Bay

A public grant making organization, Community Foundation Tampa Bay is dedicated to improving the community through philanthropy. By partnering with our fundholders to invest charitable assets into nonprofits and initiatives that address community issues and expand on regional opportunities, we spark positive, lasting change in the Tampa Bay region. We amplify philanthropic investment by joining with partners to strategically connect resources and creative problem-solving to address the complex challenges that will impact generations to come.

About Community Foundation Tampa Bay

Community Foundation Tampa Bay is a public grantmaking organization dedicated to improving the community through philanthropy. By partnering with our fundholders to invest charitable assets into nonprofits and initiatives that address community issues and expand on regional opportunities, we spark positive, lasting change in the Tampa Bay region. We amplify philanthropic investment by joining with partners to strategically connect resources and creative problem-solving to address the complex challenges that will impact generations to come.

Mission

Our mission is to build a vibrant, prosperous community through transformative vision, leadership, and philanthropy.

Vision

We envision a thriving Tampa Bay community where every person has equitable access to opportunity and prosperity.

Core Commitments to the Community

Community Foundation Tampa Bay understands our area’s most critical needs through regional data and engagement throughout the Tampa Bay community. Three core commitments guide the way that we work:
  1. Stimulate Strategic Philanthropy
  2. Build Community Connectedness and Trust
  3. Ensure a Dynamic and Resilient Future for Tampa Bay
View our impact to see how we’re delivering on these core commitments.

Board of Trustees

Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s Board of Trustees is comprised of business and community leaders who have comprehensive knowledge of the region’s opportunities and needs. Their leadership provides strategic guidance and oversight for the Community Foundation’s work.
Marlene Spalten
President & CEO
Oscar J. Horton
Chair
Sun State International
Linda O. Simmons
Chair Elect
R.R. Simmons Construction Corporation
Susan Touchton
Treasurer
Philanthopist
Andy Hafer
Secretary
Community Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Barry Alpert
Pinellas Council Co-Chair
Albert Financial Group
Joshua Bomstein
Tampa Metro Area Council Chair
Creative Contractors, Inc
Ron Ciganek
Council of Professional Advisors
Cornerstone Finance Solutions, LLC
Patricia L. Douglas
Tampa Metro Area Council Chair
Patricia Douglas Consulting, LLC
Tom Kennedy
Pinellas Council Chair
Westport CRE, LLC
Karen B. Lanese
South Shore Council Chair
Lanese & Associates, Inc.
Christopher C. Lykes
Sareet Majumdar
Nature Coast Council Co-Chair
ICTC
Andres S. Prida
Investment Committee Chair
Prida Guida & Perez, P.A.
Kevin Sneed
USF Health
Willie Tims Jr.
Retired Executive
Kay Annis Wilson
Retired Executive
Gregory C. Yadley
Shumaker

Meet Our Team

With backgrounds in finance, estate planning, community outreach, and philanthropy, our staff at Community Foundation Tampa Bay are dedicated to delivering on our mission by serving our fundholders, partners, and community network.
Marlene Spalten
President & CEO
Kory Burkley
Vice President & CFO
Jesse Coraggio, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Community Impact
Sheila Kinman, CAP®
Senior Vice President, Philanthropy
Wilma Norton
Vice President, Community Connections
Katie Shultz, Ed.D.
Vice President, Communications
Nejma Bahmani
Reception & Facilities Host
Denyve Boyle, CFRE, CAP®
Associate Vice President, Philanthropy
Kevin Clarke
Director, Philanthropy
Laurie Dames
Manager, Donor Services & Events
Creah Demps
Completion Coach, Complete Tampa Bay
Jay Josephs
Director, Executive Office
Henry Kurusz
Information Systems Manager
Jennifer Libby
Director, LEAP Tampa Bay
Jerrica Peets, Ph.D.
Program Manager, LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network; Project Manager, FAAME
Nicolette Rea, JD
Director, Donor Relations & Associate Counsel
Jessica Scites
Director, Systems Alignment
Brandi Sanchez
Senior Director, Community Investment
Diana Santangelo, Ph.D.
Director, Thrive By Five
Gia Silver
Pinellas Office, Facility & Event Host
Patti Strippoli
Donor Relations Coordinator
Chuck Tiernan
Senior Director, Community Connections
Lindsey Tindall, MA
Director, Scholarships
Laurie Valentine, JD
Counsel, Philanthropic Giving
Laura Schultz
Manager, Marketing & Communications

Councils & Committees

Meet the community leaders who serve on our councils and committees, helping us shape the future of Tampa Bay.

Our Financials

We are committed to meeting the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility, stewardship, and transparency.
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