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The Big Mark Love Fund

Established in 2023

In memory of Mark O. Howerton

This fund will provide grants to support healthy communities and their institutions in Greater St. Petersburg. Created in memory of Mark O. Howerton, 63, who believed in the transformative impact of community on individuals’ lives, including his own. Mark died Oct. 4, 2023, after battling Stage 4 kidney cancer for nearly 5 years, a fight made palatable by the communities who supported him and his family.

Make your tax-deductible donation safely and securely online via credit card using the donation form. A small credit card processing fee will be deducted from all gifts made by credit card. The minimum online donation is $25.

Please note: ACH gifts are temporarily unavailable through this webpage as we transition to a new portal. To make a gift to this fund via ACH, please contact our team at portalhelp@cftampabay.org or call us at (727) 777-5858, and we will be happy to assist you.