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About Pinellas Community Foundation
Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) is a charitable organization that provides philanthropic knowledge, community leadership, and investment expertise to address the needs of the people and nonprofit organizations of Pinellas County.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by bringing together philanthropy and solutions to local issues.
Why PCF?
Unlike many charitable organizations that concentrate on a single issue, PCF adopts a comprehensive approach, offering leadership and cultivating sustainable resources to address the significant challenges facing our community, now and in the future.
Proven Leadership
Over 55 years of successful leadership and community engagement.
Philanthropic Expertise
Extensive experience in managing and guiding charitable efforts.
Unrivaled Local Knowledge
Deep insights into the community’s needs and dynamics.
Customized Giving Strategies
Personalized plans to maximize philanthropic impact.
Exceptional Fiduciary Oversight
Rigorous management of funds to ensure accountability and fund growth.
Endowment for Lasting Impact
Long-term financial stability to support ongoing philanthropic efforts.
PHILANTHROPIC SOLUTIONS CUSTOMIZED FOR YOU
We pride ourselves on our ability to help you make the best charitable decisions with as much or as little help as you need. We have the convenience of an online donor portal for quick funding or offer investigating assistance to find the right charity to meet your charitable giving needs.

Support to Pinellas Charities
Pinellas Community Foundation provides financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations through grants that cover general operating needs, as well as programs that help our neighbors in need. Since its founding, PCF has distributed over $108 million in donor-funded grants to more than 553 charities, including social services, educational, and cultural nonprofits. PCF also collaborates with donors to establish scholarships, providing educational opportunities to deserving students. Additionally, PCF distributes emergency relief funds to charities, ensuring timely and effective support to communities in need during crises.
Financially Sound Investments
Donations to Pinellas Community Foundation are prudently invested, growing and earning interest over time. These earnings are a sustainable source of funding, and a portion of the earnings are released annually for charitable giving. PCF is governed by community leaders with expertise in charitable giving, nonprofit management, and investment strategies.

What types of funds are available at PCF?
Unrestricted Fund
At Pinellas Community Foundation, we’re dedicated to addressing the most urgent needs of our community, including those challenges that may arise in the future, unforeseen at the moment of your fund’s creation. By choosing not to restrict the focus of your fund, you empower our team of experts and our Board of Directors to excel at what we do best—evaluating the community’s needs and directing grants to the nonprofits doing the most vital work. This flexibility allows your fund to serve as an enduring pillar of support for our community, acting as a safeguard for the place you cherish.
Field of Interest Fund
Lets you channel your support towards the causes you care about most. Whether your passion lies in the arts, environment, education, or health, you have the freedom to choose the specific area your fund will assist. Our expert team and Board of Directors take care of the grant-making process for you, ensuring that your contributions are allocated effectively. If there’s a cause close to your heart, a Field of Interest Fund guarantees that your support will consistently benefit this cause, aligned with your personal values, interests, and objectives.
Donor-Advised Fund
You have the power to suggest which charitable organizations should benefit from your grants, while we handle the due diligence and paperwork for you. Utilize your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to contribute to the charities you’re passionate about, when new opportunities emerge. Our team of philanthropy experts are here to introduce you to new causes and opportunities that might capture your interest. Enjoy a tax deduction the moment you contribute to your fund, giving you the freedom to carefully select the causes you wish to support over time.
Designated Fund
You have the opportunity to designate support to specific organizations, ensuring your contribution makes an impact for generations. Your donation is placed into the PCF endowment, where it’s poised for growth over time. A portion from your fund is then distributed annually to the organizations of your choice. As both the principal amount and future earnings increase, so too will the size of the grants, establishing a lasting financial foundation for your chosen nonprofit(s). This creates a perpetual source of funding that endures indefinitely. Moreover, should an organization no longer operate or shift its focus, the Foundation has the flexibility to reallocate your fund in a way that continues to honor your philanthropic goals. We take care of these details for you, ensuring your legacy of giving thrives even in your absence.
Scholarship Fund
Offers you a unique opportunity to significantly influence an individual’s educational journey or their path to acquiring essential job skills. Through this fund, you directly shape someone’s future prospects. Additionally, you have the option to specify the focus of the scholarship, whether it be in areas like nursing, the arts, engineering, or any other field, and set criteria for eligibility that can include financial need, academic achievements, place of residence, or a commitment to community service.
Nonprofit Endowment Fund
Offers charitable organizations the opportunity to leverage the Foundation’s diversified investment portfolio and financial acumen, securing a steady stream of support. This arrangement enables these organizations to concentrate on their core mission, as PCF takes on the responsibilities of tax reporting, audits, and other financial management tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions
Trustee Banks
In 1969, various Pinellas County banks and trust companies joined forces to simplify philanthropic options for improving our community. They became the original trustee institutions of the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF). Through PCF, financial gifts of any amount can be combined, safeguarded and nurtured to maximize charitable impact.
These 11 bank and trust companies currently serve as signatories to the Pinellas Community Foundation Trust Agreement. Representatives of these financial institutions constitute the Trustees Committee, and each financial institution is authorized to receive and manage gifts in trust for PCF and the betterment of our community.