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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.
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.
Last week, Community Foundation Tampa Bay hosted the South Shore Women’s Club Luncheon, bringing together dedicated women from across the South Shore community.
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.
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?”
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.
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.
To amplify and inspire giving during these challenging times, donations to the Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000.*
Local, state and federal resources – both government and nonprofit – have mobilized to help with the immediate, emergency needs of those who affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
In Tampa Bay, our sunsets are nothing short of spectacular. But there’s another kind of sunset approaching that affects estate planning decisions. Key estate tax provisions are potentially sunsetting at the end of 2025.
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.
Nicolette Rea, J.D., Associate Counsel and Director of Donor Relations at Community Foundation Tampa Bay, has been elected Grant Chair of the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (PFAWL) for the 2024-2025 year.
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has received a $300,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which is committed to improving health and health equity in the United States.
Barry Alpert, as the founder of Alpert Financial Group, Inc., has extensive experience in the banking and insurance industries, having served as Chairman, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of numerous financial services companies.