Field of Interest Fund

What is a Field of Interest Fund?

A Field of Interest Fund lets you dedicate your giving to a cause that matters deeply to you — whether that’s education, mental health, the environment, affordable housing, or support for older adults — without having to identify or manage specific nonprofits on your own.You define what you care about. PCF does the rest, using its deep knowledge of Pinellas County to direct your gift to the organizations and initiatives making the greatest difference in that area.

Is This the Right Fund for You?

This fund is a strong fit if you know the cause you want to support, but prefer to leave the grant-making decisions to someone who knows the local landscape well.

It’s designed for donors who:

  • Care deeply about a specific issue but aren’t sure which organizations are doing the most effective work
  • Want their giving to reach multiple nonprofits within a cause area, not just one
  • Don’t want to manage applications, review reports, or respond to funding requests
  • Want their philanthropy to stay relevant as community needs change over time
Meg Lokey
Meg Lokey

Vice President of Philanthropy

How Can I Help?

HOW A FIELD OF INTEREST FUND WORKS AT PCF

Step #1:

Define

Choose the cause area you want to support — education, mental health, housing, environmental sustainability, support for older adults, and more.

Step #2:

Trust

PCF uses its community relationships, local data, and due diligence processes to identify nonprofits and initiatives aligned with your intent. You don’t have to find them. We already know them.

Step #3:

Impact

PCF manages the full grant cycle — from issuing funding opportunities to evaluating applications and measuring outcomes — so your gift gets to work without any administrative burden on your end.

Why Donors Choose a Field of Interest Fund at PCF

  • Expertise you can rely on: PCF has spent more than 50 years building relationships with the nonprofit organizations serving Pinellas County. When you establish a Field of Interest Fund, that knowledge works on your behalf.
  • Broader reach within a cause you believe in: Rather than concentrating your gift with a single organization, your fund can support a range of nonprofits all working toward the same goal — deepening impact across the field, not just within one program.
  • A stronger nonprofit sector: 
    Through PCF’s structured grant process, funded organizations are held to high standards of accountability and impact. Your generosity strengthens not just individual programs, but the health of the entire sector you care about.
  • Giving without the administrative burden: 
    You won’t manage applications, track reports, or field solicitations. PCF handles all of it — and keeps you informed along the way.

  • Impact that lasts: 
    Because your fund is managed locally, by a team that understands how Pinellas County is changing, your giving stays effective over time — even as community needs evolve.

Your Personal Philanthropic Advisor

When you open a Field of Interest Fund at PCF, you gain more than a charitable account. You gain a personal philanthropic advisor who can connect you to the community, help you see where your giving is making a difference, and deepen your relationship to the causes you care about most.

With a Field of Interest Fund at PCF, you enjoy:

  • A personal philanthropic advisor
  • Invitations to exclusive events
  • Behind-the-scenes nonprofit tours
  • Invitation to PCF charity bus tours
  • Over 50 years of nonprofit expertise

Ready to Set Up Your Field of Interest Fund?

A Field of Interest Fund is one of the most meaningful ways to give — your values, expressed through expert local stewardship. Contact our team to start the conversation.

Pinellas Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered with the state of Florida. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Pinellas Community Foundation (CH3646) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or visiting www.FDACS.gov. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Your gift may be tax-deductible; please consult your tax professional to explore your benefits.