Nonprofits
Together, We Can Do More
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Invests in Nonprofits
Supporting local nonprofits on the front lines of making a difference is at the heart of what we do. The Community Foundation serves nonprofit organizations through grants, endowments, reserve funds, initiatives, and more. We create connections and inspire giving that invests in the powerful work you do for our community and helps ensure long-term success and sustainability. Let’s build a more vibrant future together.
Nonprofits
Together, We Can Do More
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Invests in Nonprofits
Supporting local nonprofits on the front lines of making a difference is at the heart of what we do. The Community Foundation serves nonprofit organizations through grants, endowments, reserve funds, initiatives, and more. We create connections and inspire giving that invests in the powerful work you do for our community and helps ensure long-term success and sustainability. Let’s build a more vibrant future together.
Grants Opportunities
While donors who hold a charitable fund can recommend grants to nonprofits of their choosing at any time, each year qualified nonprofits have the opportunity to apply for grants through Community Foundation Tampa Bay.
Annual Competitive Grants
Each year our competitive grants process funds nonprofit programs that align with Community Foundation Tampa Bay's five key focus areas through a multi-step review process.
Learn MoreCritical Needs List
We know that a single, unexpected event can dramatically impact your ability to provide crucial services. To address these unexpected needs, we have created the Critical Needs List for you to share those urgent needs with community philanthropists.
Learn MoreSmith & Associates
The Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation through Community Foundation Tampa Bay offers a competitive grant opportunity for Hillsborough and Pinellas County nonprofits working in the area of Housing, Community Vibrancy, and Positive Education/Mental Well-Being. This is an annual single step process.
Learn MoreNonprofit Endowments and Reserve Funds
Endowments
Nonprofits can establish endowments held at Community Foundation Tampa Bay—long-term funds invested to generate growth and income—to provide stability and a consistent source of support for your mission. Endowments held at Community Foundation Tampa Bay range from the minimum of $25,000 to more than $5 million, created by the nonprofit itself or by a donor wishing to support the organization by establishing an endowment. We manage, administer, and invest the endowed funds, and you may receive a specified amount distributed to you annually to support your operations.
Learn MoreReserve Funds
Community Foundation Tampa Bay offers nonprofits the opportunity to save reserved or emergency dollars in a professionally managed fund that remains fully accessible. We offer this service as a flexible, simple way to build reserves for a project, emergency, capital needs, or future operational needs. Reserve funds range from the minimum of $25,000 to more than $2 million and can be invested for short-term, intermediate, or long-term growth.
Learn MoreCreate Your Nonprofit Account
Stay connected with us to receive notifications about opportunities by creating and updating your profile.
Nonprofit Resources We Support
We invest in several community resources dedicated to helping nonprofits build capacity, access capital, develop leadership, and utilize data.
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Community Data Resources
To help nonprofits craft compelling and data-driven grant proposals, Community Foundation Tampa Bay offers a carefully curated list of local data resources.
Find ResourcesFAQs
What are the advantages of holding an endowment at Community Foundation Tampa Bay?
Our large investment portfolio increases the opportunity for a better return with lower administrative costs. An endowment also shows potential donors that your organization has prepared for long-term stability.
What is the return on endowment funds?
Endowment funds are intended for perpetual asset growth and are invested for the long-term. We target an average annual return of 7% and the administrative fee for service is 0.75%.
How do endowments work?
Community Foundation Tampa Bay manages your endowment as part of a high-performing investment pool. An annual distribution is made to your organization, consistent with the spending policy adopted by our board. Currently, our policy allows for a distribution rate of around 4-5% of the endowment’s average value depending on market projects for the year.
How can I get a grant from Community Foundation Tampa Bay?
Community Foundation Tampa Bay provides funding to nonprofit across the five-county service area (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus) through a variety of grant processes. Learn more here.
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