Beyond the donor: Engaging advisors in stewardship
Many nonprofits have noticed a subtle shift in donor behavior over the last several years: more donors are giving with advice. Some donors consult a financial advisor or CPA for year-end planning. Some work with an estate planning attorney
Opening the Stage to All: How Inclusive Theater Is Transforming Lives at New Tampa Players
At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we believe the arts have the power to bring people together, build confidence, and create a sense of belonging. Through a 2025 competitive grant, we were proud to support New Tampa Players
At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, endowments are one of the most powerful ways we support nonprofits today while strengthening our community for the future.
Documentation is no joke and coffee is not milk: Two important tax rulings
At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we value the role you play in helping individuals and families make the most of their charitable giving. That is why we provide regular updates on legal and policy developments that may affect your clients.
When nonprofits talk about endowments, the conversation often centers on financial sustainability. Endowments can provide steady support through distributions, strengthen long-term stability, and help organizations navigate unpredictable fundraising cycles.
Celebrating a Community Hero: Honoring Vevie Dimmitt
Community Foundation Tampa Bay is proud to celebrate fundholder Genevieve Lykes Dimmitt, or Vevie as we know her, for being named a Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation Community Hero. This honor recognizes individuals whose service has made a meaningful and lasting difference, and few embody that spirit more fully than Vevie.
You and your team no doubt understand how transformational bequests and legacy gifts can be for your organization. In 2024, total charitable giving in the United States reached $592.5 billion, according to the Giving USA 2025 report.
Resilient Roots: A Competitive Grant Investment in Environmental Resilience
Community Foundation Tampa Bay is proud to support Keep Pinellas Beautiful as they work to restore natural habitats and strengthen storm resilience across our region. Their project, Resilient Roots, was selected to receive funding through our Competitive Grants cycle because it addresses a clear and timely community need: rebuilding the tree canopy lost during the 2024 hurricane season.