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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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Tampa couple’s personal approach to philanthropy maximizes impact

Carl and Dr. Lyda Lindell have long been known as philanthropists. They’ve supported numerous nonprofits, initiatives, and causes locally and across the globe throughout their careers in Tampa Bay.

The Douglas Family

Your legacy gift through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay ensures that your values and passions live on. Your gift—no matter its form or size, helps build a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive and prosper.

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Proposed legislation: Is better deductibility back on the table?

Charitable deduction legislation ebbs and flows. Proposed reform efforts come and go, resulting in the occasional change to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code governing charitable giving.

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Inspired Corporate Giving with the SME Foundation

SME Foundation was established at the Community Foundation Tampa Bay in 2018.

Impact Story – 360 Eats and Addressing Food Insecurity

The Community Foundation Tampa Bay often makes early investments in nonprofits that are taking a creative or nontraditional approach to addressing a community need.

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Proposed legislation: What’s in it for charitable giving?

The nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation’s report issued just a few days ago is already creating a buzz among attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors who provide charitable planning advice to their clients.

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An eye on the law: Recent updates and rulings

The team at the community foundation stays on top of tax cases, IRS rulings, and legislation

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Giving guide: How to set your family’s philanthropy strategy

Giving together is a great way for families to share their interests and values while making a positive impact in the community.

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Customized Meetings for Your Family’s Philanthropic Journey

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay offers customized family meetings to assist families in planning their charitable giving to leave a lasting legacy.

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Smith & Associates Real Estate Launches Philanthropic Foundation

Since its inception over fifty years ago, Smith & Associates Real Estate has been committed to its mission of positively impacting the community.

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Choosing the right giving vehicle for your philanthropy

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and many people are making charitable contributions to their favorite charities.

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Contributing noncash assets to a charitable fund can be a beneficial philanthropic solution for your clients at the end of the year

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay can accept contributions of complex assets such as: stock, business interests, real estate, privately owned assets, or even cryptocurrency.

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Conversation, education decrease stigma around mental health

The family and friends of Lawrence Hundley Dimmitt IV wanted to take action after his death by suicide in 2017 at 32.