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Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability is one of Community Foundation Tampa Bay's five strategic focus areas.
Protecting Tampa Bay: Annual Competitive Grants Advancing Environmental Sustainability
Community Foundation Tampa Bay is proud to have awarded over $353,000 in funding to support Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability initiatives in our 2025 Competitive Grants cycle.
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Professional advisors can help their clients navigate Charitable Remainder Trusts.
Charitable remainder trusts: What, where, who, why, when, and how?
What is a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)? For many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, CRTs can be a powerful solution for the right client. Here's everything you need to know.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to H.R. 1, which passed the House by a narrow margin in May.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Insights for Philanthropy
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025. Here are the key takeaways that will impact philanthropy.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay Board of Trustees Welcomes New Chair, Three New Members
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Board of Trustees Welcomes New Chair, Three New Members
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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Rescue and relief efforts are under way in Texas, following severe flooding on July 4.
Support Texas Flood Relief
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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Hurricane season has begun in Florida.
Almost One Year Later: How Community Foundation Tampa Bay Is Preparing for Hurricane Response
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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Advancing Economic Opportunity: 2025 Annual Competitive Grants Recipients
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: Foundation awards $2.2 million to bay area nonprofits
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 Awards Over $2.2 Million Through Competitive Grants
Community Foundation Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the recipients of our FY2025 Competitive Grants.
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To help you evaluate a client’s options, here are three common myths about the differences between private foundations and donor-advised funds.
Weighing the Options: Private Foundation or Donor Advised Fund?
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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Community Foundation Tampa Bay President and CEO Marlene Spalten with Board chair Oscar Horton.
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Community Foundation Tampa Bay Surpasses $1 Billion in Philanthropic Commitments
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Community Foundation Tampa Bay Surpasses $1 Billion in Philanthropic Commitments
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A Landmark Achievement Worth Celebrating
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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Standing Out in a Competitive Field: What to Know Before You Apply for Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s Competitive Grants
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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Rising to the Challenge: How C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter and a Generous Fundholder Created a Transformative Opportunity
When generosity meets determination, incredible things happen.
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Wise giving: Advising clients on supporting disaster relief efforts
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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Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Business Women of the Year: Congratulating Marlene Spalten
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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The South Shore Women’s Club Luncheon: A Celebration of Community and Connection
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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PCAT Literacy Ministries: Supporting Students and Families Through Hurricane Recovery
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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Your Charitable Planning Cheat Sheet
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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QCDs: $105,000, $108,000, and more things to smile about
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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Charitable Giving in Times of Natural Disasters
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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Community Foundation Tampa Bay adds two new members to its Board of Trustees
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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Match Opportunities at Community Foundation Tampa Bay: 4 Ways to Amplify Your Impact
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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Hurricanes & Mental Health: Helping Nonprofits Make a Lasting Impact
When hurricanes strike, the physical toll is obvious—damaged homes, disrupted lives, and communities left to rebuild.
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Supporting Tampa Bay’s Universities and Colleges in Hurricane Relief Efforts
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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