Celebrating a Year of Resiliency and Impact: 2025 PCF Achievements
Dear Friends,
This past year reminded us again how much resilience matters. In the months following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund was able to move resources quickly to people and communities most impacted. Because of the generosity of donors like you, we helped fill critical gaps in relief and recovery, supporting food, housing, transportation, and other essential needs. Your trust in Pinellas Community Foundation allowed us to act decisively when time mattered most.
Even beyond disaster response, the need for support in our community continues to grow. Our operating grant program received 235 applications this year, up from 180 two years ago, showing both the scope of our nonprofit sector and the mounting pressures these organizations face.
That is why sustainability matters. Endowments, permanent funds that generate annual support, give nonprofits stability they can count on no matter what the future holds. They help ensure that critical services remain in place, whether it is an ordinary year or one filled with unexpected challenges.
For many donors, a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is one of the most effective ways to give. A DAF works like a charitable investment account: you make a gift, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants over time to causes you care about. It is easy to open one with PCF or transfer an existing DAF here, and it can be a valuable tool for planning your philanthropy while maximizing your impact.
Every gift, every fund, and every partnership strengthen our ability to respond to urgent needs and invest in long-term solutions. On behalf of the board, staff, and the many organizations and individuals you have touched, thank you for your generosity and trust. You make a lasting difference in Pinellas County and beyond.
With gratitude,
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PCF BY THE NUMBERS
$140,901,160.05
Granted to nonprofits since PCF was founded in 1969
Pending final audit*
In Total Assets
183
Legacy Society Members
Pending final audit*
Granted in 2025
715
Grants Awarded in 2024
688
Nonprofits Supported Since 1969
Philanthropy in Motion for Pinellas
Pinellas County is a place where residents and visitors thrive, and where neighbors look out for one another. Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) was established in 1969 to turn that spirit into lasting change.
In 2024, through the collective generosity of our donors, PCF awarded (NEEDED: total dollar amount of grants) in grants to nonprofits; investments designed to strengthen Pinellas now and for the future. Since our inception, PCF has distributed (NEEDED: total dollar amount) in grants, empowering (NEEDED: # of organizations) organizations to deliver measurable impact across the community. This shared commitment continues to transform lives and reinforce the fabric of Pinellas County.
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Competitive Grant Rounds
309
Nonprofits Supported
334
Grants Directed by DAF Fundholders
715
Grants Awarded
Funding Pinellas Where It’s Needed Most
2025 Grants Area Of Impact
2025 Operating Grant Recipients
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360 Eats |
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96.7 FM RadioStPete Inc |
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Adult Lutherans Organized for Action – LIV-UP |
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African-American Heritage Association of St Petersburg FL Inc |
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AIDS Service Association of Pinellas Inc. dba EPIC |
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American Stage Theatre |
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Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Inc. (AAAPP) |
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Artz 4 Life Academy Inc |
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Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts |
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Citizens Alliance for Progress Inc. |
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Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation Inc. |
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Clothes To Kids Inc. |
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Community Dental Clinic Inc |
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Community Service Foundation |
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Community Tampa Bay |
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Coptic Orthodox Charities Inc. |
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Creative Pinellas |
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Crystal Beach Youth Center |
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Daystar Life Inc |
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Directions for Living |
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Disability Achievement Center |
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Dunedin Cares Inc. |
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Faith Youth Services |
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Family Enrichment Services |
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FEAST Inc. |
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Florida Dream Center |
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Florida Humanities Council, Inc. |
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Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Inc |
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Good Neighbors |
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Goodwill Industries – Suncoast Inc. |
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Grace Lutheran Church of Clearwater Inc |
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Grow My Giving Inc |
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Guided Path Foundation |
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Gulf Coast Dental Outreach |
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Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services Inc. |
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Gulfport Arts and Heritage |
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Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas Inc. |
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Hero to a Child Inc |
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Homeless Empowerment Program / HEP |
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Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas Inc. |
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Hope Villages of America Inc |
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House Of Mercy and Encouragement Foundation Inc. |
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In Touch with Communities around the World Inc. |
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Infinite Potential Learning Academy Inc |
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Inspira Tampa Bay, Inc. |
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Keshawn’s Korner |
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Lealman & Asian Neighborhood Family Center |
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Learning Independence For Tomorrow Inc. |
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Lighthouse of Pinellas |
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MacDonald Training Center |
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Madi’s Movement |
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Metropolitan Ministries |
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Morean Arts Center |
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My Kids Club |
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Neighborly Care Network Inc |
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NOMADstudio Inc. |
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NorthBay Christian Academy |
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Oldsmar Cares Inc |
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Palm Harbor Historical Society Inc. |
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PARC Inc |
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Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project Inc |
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Pinellas Ex Offender Re Entry Coalition Inc. (PERC) |
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Pinellas Opportunity Council |
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Powerful Young Adults Inc |
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Ready for Life, Inc. |
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Rebuilding Together Greater Florida |
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Rise Development Corporation |
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay Inc |
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Ruth Eckerd Hall |
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Ruth’s Promise |
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Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center Inc. |
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Saving Our Seniors Inc |
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Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay Inc. |
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Our Lady of Lourdes Conference |
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas Inc. |
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St. Petersburg Arts Alliance |
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St. Petersburg Free Clinic |
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St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen & Resource Center |
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Starting Right, Now |
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Story 727 Inc |
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Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation Inc |
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Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Inc |
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Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund |
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Tampa Bay Watch Inc. |
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Tarpon Springs Shepherd Center |
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The ARC Tampa Bay Inc. |
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The Florida Holocaust Museum |
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The Florida Orchestra Inc. |
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The Gathering of Women Inc. |
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The Kind Mouse Productions Inc. |
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The Kirk of Dunedin |
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The Packs of Love Foundation, Inc |
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The Salvation Army of Manatee County |
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Light of Christ Conference |
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The Spring of Tampa Bay |
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The Studio@620 |
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Warehouse Arts District Association |
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WestCare GulfCoast-Florida Inc. |
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Willa Carson Health and Wellness Center Inc |
PCF 2025 Expenses and Revenues
Total Operating Expenses: $18,999,912
Total Revenues: $30,854,987
Strategic Asset Allocation
Asset Allocation Summary
The substantial size of the investment pool at Pinellas Community Foundation enables us to maintain a highly diversified portfolio, with access to a broad range of asset classes and top-tier investment managers. This diversity enhances our ability to meet and exceed performance objectives across different economic and market conditions.
Our investments are rigorously reviewed by both an investment committee and a third-party firm to ensure we are maximizing returns. We are proud to have received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion on our most recent audited financial statements, which are available at pinellascf.org or upon request.
Total Assets
Annual Grants
Endowment Returns
Transfer Your Existing DAF to PCF
Move your donor-advised fund with ease—and make your giving feel personal and local. PCF pairs you with a dedicated philanthropic advisor, connects you to effective Pinellas nonprofits, and handles the paperwork so the switch is simple: outline goals, sign your new DAF agreement, and recommend a transfer from your current sponsor. We’ll take it from there.
YOUR CHARITABLE FUND
How to Create a Fund
Creating a fund is as easy as 1-2-3:
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Define Your Charitable Objectives: Decide which organizations you want to support and how often you’d like to contribute. This step allows you to align your giving with the causes that matter most to you.
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Name Your Fund: Choose a meaningful name for your fund. Many people opt to honor their family name or commemorate a loved one. (Examples: Bob Rivers Foundation or Sally Fields Memorial Fund)
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Seed Your Fund: Start your fund by contributing cash, real estate, securities, or other appropriate assets. This initial investment sets the foundation for your charitable legacy.
Making Your Vision a Reality
Once your assets are transferred, your charitable vision comes to life. Your fund will be invested, and you can begin making charitable contributions immediately.
