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# Pinellas Community Foundation: The Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in Pinellas County, Florida. Since its founding in 1969, PCF has been a critical supporter of over 100 local nonprofit organizations, distributing more than $100 million in grants to address needs in social services, education, culture, and more.

PCF helps donors create personalized giving plans, making it easier for individuals, families, and businesses to contribute to causes they care about while benefiting from tax advantages. The foundation also manages donor-advised funds and collaborates with nonprofits to offer scholarships and emergency relief.

Its mission is rooted in building a stronger, more equitable community by addressing economic gaps and providing sustainable financial support to nonprofits. PCF serves as a trusted resource for philanthropic efforts, combining local expertise with a long-term commitment to community development.

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://pinellascf.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [QCD Giving in 2026: A Tax-Smart Way to Support Community](https://pinellascf.org/qcd-giving-in-2026/): If you're 70½ or older with a traditional IRA, there is. A qualified charitable distribution — more commonly called a QCD — is one of the most efficient and underused giving tools available to donors today. And yet most people only hear about it when a financial advisor or CPA brings it up. If no one has mentioned it to you yet, consider this your introduction.
- [Bridging the Gap: How Technology Upgrades Are Expanding Access to Dental Care in Pinellas County](https://pinellascf.org/bridging-the-gap-how-technology-upgrades-are-expanding-access-to-dental-care-in-pinellas-county/): Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Capital Project Fund administered by Pinellas Community Foundation, eligible nonprofit organizations across Pinellas County received funding to strengthen their capacity and expand services. While the program has now concluded, its impact continues to be felt through projects like this one from Gulf Coast Dental Outreach. 
- [What the 2026 Tax Changes Mean for Charitable Giving](https://pinellascf.org/what-the-2026-tax-changes-mean-for-charitable-giving/): New federal tax rules taking effect in 2026 will change how charitable deductions are calculated for both itemizers and non-itemizers. Donors and their professional advisors may need to look more carefully at the timing, structure, and type of charitable gifts, particularly when significant income, appreciated assets, business sales, or other liquidity events are involved. 
- [A Conversation That Changed a Life: How Daystar Life Helps Neighbors Find Stability](https://pinellascf.org/a-conversation-that-changed-a-life-how-daystar-life-helps-neighbors-find-stability/): Sometimes, meaningful change begins with something as simple as sitting down and listening.
- [How Donor-Advised Fund Investments Can Grow Charitable Impact](https://pinellascf.org/how-donor-advised-fund-investments-can-grow-charitable-impact/): More Than a Giving Account
- [Donor-Advised Funds: A Strategic Charitable Planning Tool for Advisors and Their Clients](https://pinellascf.org/donor-advised-funds-a-strategic-charitable-planning-tool-for-advisors-and-their-clients/): By Meg Lokey, Vice President of Philanthropy, Pinellas Community Foundation 
- [Myth: You Need a Lot of Money to Start a Donor-Advised Fund](https://pinellascf.org/myth-you-need-a-lot-of-money-to-start-a-donor-advised-fund/): By Meg Lokey, Vice President of Philanthropy, Pinellas Community Foundation 
- [Betting on Neighbors: How the SOW Fund Is Rewriting the Rules of Giving](https://pinellascf.org/betting-on-neighbors-how-the-sow-fund-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-giving/): In 2018, one donor asked a simple question: what if you invested in nonprofits the way venture capitalists invest in startups — with real money, real trust, and none of the fine print?
- [Empowering Women Through Technology: The EmpowHERment Community Center Story](https://pinellascf.org/empowering-women-through-technology/): Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Capital Project Fund administered by Pinellas Community Foundation, eligible nonprofit organizations across Pinellas County received funding to strengthen their capacity and expand services. While the program has now concluded, its impact continues to be felt through projects like this one from EmpowHERment Community Center.
- [Reshaping the Mold: Creative Clay’s Story of Resilience](https://pinellascf.org/reshaping-the-mold-creative-clays-story-of-resilience/): Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Capital Project Fund administered by Pinellas Community Foundation, eligible nonprofit organizations across Pinellas County received funding to strengthen their capacity and expand services. While the program has now concluded, its impact continues to be felt through projects like this one from Creative Clay.
- [Driving Engagement in Marine Science Education in Pinellas County with Tampa Bay Watch and Pinellas Community Foundation](https://pinellascf.org/driving-engagement-in-marine-science-education-in-pinellas-county/): Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Capital Project Fund administered by Pinellas Community Foundation, eligible nonprofit organizations across Pinellas County received funding to strengthen their capacity and expand services. While the program has now concluded, its impact continues to be felt through projects like this one from Tampa Bay Watch.
- [Charitable Giving Strategies for Clients Selling a Business](https://pinellascf.org/charitable-giving-strategies-for-clients-selling-a-business/): When a client sells a business, most of the focus is on valuation, deal structure, and taxes.
- [Community Foundation DAF vs. National DAF: What’s Right for Your Client?](https://pinellascf.org/community-foundation-daf-vs-national-daf-whats-right-for-your-client/): When clients are interested in charitable giving, donor-advised funds are often one of the first tools advisors consider.
- [What Types of Assets Can Be Donated to a Donor-Advised Fund?](https://pinellascf.org/what-types-of-assets-can-be-donated-to-a-donor-advised-fund/): Many clients assume charitable giving means writing a check.
- [Why Use a Donor-Advised Fund for Long-Term Charitable Giving?](https://pinellascf.org/why-use-a-donor-advised-fund-for-long-term-charitable-giving/): Many clients want to give back, but charitable giving can become harder to manage over time. They may support several nonprofits, respond to year-end appeals, donate after major life events, or give when they see an urgent community need.
- [A Practical Guide to Community Foundations for Financial Advisors](https://pinellascf.org/a-practical-guide-to-community-foundations-for-financial-advisors/): Clients who are charitably inclined often need more than a place to make a donation.
- [Hurricane Season Starts Today. Is Our Community Ready?](https://pinellascf.org/tampa-bay-resiliency-fund-hurricane-preparedness/): When Hurricane Helene struck in September 2024, we activated immediately. One week later, Hurricane Milton hit — and we were still there.
- [How to Help Clients Choose Which Nonprofits to Support and How PCF Makes That Easier](https://pinellascf.org/how-to-help-clients-choose-which-nonprofits-to-support-and-how-pcf-makes-that-easier/): One of the most common places clients get stuck in their charitable giving is not the mechanics. It is the question of where to give. With thousands of nonprofit organizations operating in any given region, and no shortage of solicitations arriving by mail, email, and event invitation, clients often give reactively rather than intentionally.
- [How to Help Clients Use Charitable Giving to Reduce Income Tax](https://pinellascf.org/how-to-help-clients-use-charitable-giving-to-reduce-income-tax/): Charitable giving and income tax planning are not separate conversations. For advisors working with clients who give regularly, or who want to, understanding the tax levers available can meaningfully improve the efficiency of both the financial plan and the philanthropy.
- [What’s Involved in Setting Up a Charitable Remainder Trust](https://pinellascf.org/whats-involved-in-setting-up-a-charitable-remainder-trust/): A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is one of the most effective tools available when a client holds a highly appreciated asset and has both income needs and charitable intent. The structure is well established, but the setup process involves several moving parts, and getting them right requires coordination among your client, their attorney, their financial advisor, and the charitable beneficiary.
- [Who Administers Donor Advised Funds — and What PCF Does for Advisors](https://pinellascf.org/who-administers-donor-advised-funds-and-what-pcf-does-for-advisors/): Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the most frequently recommended charitable giving tools in wealth management. They are flexible, tax-efficient, and straightforward for clients to use. But not all DAF sponsors are the same. Understanding who administers a DAF, and what that administrator actually does, helps advisors choose the right partner for their clients.
- [Hurricane Season Starts June 1. Here’s How Pinellas County Is Already Preparing.](https://pinellascf.org/hurricane-season-preparedness-tampa-bay-resiliency-fund/): June 1 is not just a date on a calendar. For Pinellas County residents, it marks the return of a season that carries real weight — one that in 2024 brought two hurricanes in a single week and tested the resilience of our entire region.
- [Legacy Giving Strategies for Financial Advisors: Helping Clients Structure Their Charitable Impact](https://pinellascf.org/legacy-giving-strategies-for-financial-advisors-helping-clients-structure-their-charitable-impact/): Most financial plans are built around numbers - income, tax efficiency, asset allocation, and long-term projections. But many clients, particularly later in life, begin to focus on something less tangible and often more important: what they leave behind.
- [When Donor-Advised Funds Make Sense for Clients: A Guide for Financial Advisors](https://pinellascf.org/when-donor-advised-funds-make-sense-for-clients-a-guide-for-financial-advisors/): A donor advised fund (DAF) is one of the most practical tools available for managing charitable giving. Most financial advisors are familiar with how they work.
- [When to Use Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) in Financial Planning](https://pinellascf.org/when-to-use-charitable-remainder-trusts-crts-in-financial-planning/): There are moments in planning when multiple objectives collide.
- [How Financial Advisors and PCF Work Together on Charitable Giving](https://pinellascf.org/how-financial-advisors-and-pcf-work-together-on-charitable-giving/): If you work with a financial advisor, your financial plan already reflects your goals, your family, and your long-term priorities. Charitable giving should be part of that same plan, not a separate decision.
- [How Charitable Remainder Trusts Fit into Advanced Tax Planning Strategies](https://pinellascf.org/how-charitable-remainder-trusts-fit-into-advanced-tax-planning-strategies/): For CPAs, tax advisors, and financial planners working with high-net-worth clients, CRTs can play an important role in advanced tax and estate planning strategies when clients hold highly appreciated assets. When structured properly, Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) can allow appreciated assets contributed to the trust to be sold without immediate recognition of capital gains, with gains recognized over time through distributions, income tax deductions, income stream flexibility, and long-term philanthropic impact.
- [Common Charitable Remainder Trust Planning Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them](https://pinellascf.org/common-charitable-remainder-trust-planning-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them/): For experienced CPAs, financial planners, and wealth advisors, Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) are powerful tools in advanced tax, estate and charitable planning. Yet even seasoned professionals encounter recurring challenges. Understanding common CRT pitfalls,and how to avoid them, can protect client outcomes and reduce professional risk.
- [Why Financial Advisors Work with Community Foundations When Establishing CRTs](https://pinellascf.org/why-financial-advisors-work-with-community-foundations-when-establishing-crts/): Financial advisors, CPAs, and estate planning attorneys often collaborate when clients consider establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT). While the trust itself is typically drafted by legal counsel, questions about long-term administration, trustee responsibilities, and asset management often arise during the planning process. That’s why many professionals choose to partner with community foundations for CRT administration and trustee services rather than navigating trust management alone.
- [Charitable Remainder Trust vs. Donor-Advised Fund: Key Differences and When Advisors Should Use Each](https://pinellascf.org/charitable-remainder-trust-vs-donor-advised-fund-key-differences-and-when-advisors-should-use-each/): For advisors comparing a Charitable Remainder Trust vs Donor-Advised Fund, the decision often comes down to your client’s needs: income planning, tax timing, and/or grantmaking flexibility. Both offer meaningful tax advantages and philanthropic impact, but they serve different purposes. Knowing when each tool makes sense, and how a community foundation can support execution, strengthens both client outcomes and advisor relationships.
- [PCF Spring Bus Tour: Seeing Local Impact in Action Across Pinellas County](https://pinellascf.org/pcf-spring-bus-tour-seeing-local-impact-in-action-across-pinellas-county/): Pinellas Community Foundation began 2026 with our first nonprofit bus tour of the year, offering fundholders and community partners a closer look at three organizations shaping our region in meaningful ways: St. Pete Free Clinic, the Woodson African American Museum of Florida, and AWIARE at Weedon Island Preserve.
- [Opening Doors Through Communication: How Support Strengthens the Family Center on Deafness](https://pinellascf.org/opening-doors-through-communication-how-support-strengthens-the-family-center-on-deafness/): For children and families who are Deaf or hard of hearing, access to communication is more than a convenience. It is a fundamental human right. Family Center on Deafness (FCD) exists to ensure that this right is honored across Pinellas County by empowering the Deaf community with opportunities to enhance communication, education, and independence.
- [Restoring Health and Dignity Through Dental Care: How Support Fuels Gulf Coast Dental Outreach](https://pinellascf.org/restoring-health-and-dignity-through-dental-care-how-support-fuels-gulf-coast-dental-outreach/): For many individuals and families, access to dental care remains out of reach despite its essential role in overall health, confidence, and quality of life. Gulf Coast Dental Outreach (GCDO) exists to bridge that gap, providing low-cost dental care through education, prevention, and treatment for residents of Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties.
- [Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards: Sustainable Support for Tampa Bay Watch](https://pinellascf.org/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-environmental-stewards-sustainable-support-for-tampa-bay-watch/): Tampa Bay Watch (TBW) is dedicated to fostering a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through hands-on restoration projects, education programs, and community outreach. The organization provides essential learning opportunities for individuals of all ages, encouraging them to become stewards of the region’s unique ecosystems.
- [Building Recovery Through Work: Support the Transformative Work of Vincent House](https://pinellascf.org/building-recovery-through-work-support-the-transformative-work-of-vincent-house/): For more than two decades, Vincent House has stood as a place of purpose, dignity, and opportunity for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. Founded on the belief that recovery is real and achievable, Vincent House assists, promotes, and celebrates individuals as they rebuild their lives, strengthen vocational and social skills, and return to meaningful employment within the community.
- [Reconnecting Lives Through Language: The Impact of Support for Voices of Hope for Aphasia](https://pinellascf.org/reconnecting-lives-through-language-the-impact-of-support-for-voices-of-hope-for-aphasia/): Every day, Voices of Hope for Aphasia (VOH) helps people rediscover the power of connection—one conversation, one laugh, one shared moment at a time. Founded to fill a critical gap in post-stroke and brain injury care, VOH exists because recovery doesn’t end when insurance coverage does. Aphasia, a lifelong language disorder, often leaves people feeling isolated when traditional therapy stops. Their programs provide a bridge back to community, communication, and confidence.
- [Empowering Stability and Strength: How Support Fuels the Homeless Empowerment Program’s Mission](https://pinellascf.org/empowering-stability-and-strength-how-support-fuels-the-homeless-empowerment-programs-mission/): The Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) offers individuals and families experiencing homelessness more than a safe place to sleep—it offers a fresh start. Homelessness often brings layers of trauma, instability, and isolation. HEP’s mission is to ensure that people in Pinellas County have access to the housing, food, clothing, and supportive services they need to rebuild their lives with dignity.
- [Creating Opportunity Through Art: How Support Strengthens Creative Clay’s Mission](https://pinellascf.org/creating-opportunity-through-art-how-support-strengthens-creative-clays-mission/): At Creative Clay, the belief that art can transform lives isn’t just a philosophy, it’s a daily reality. Since 1995, the organization has worked to ensure that people with disabilities have access to expressive, educational, and vocational opportunities that help them live full and inclusive lives. Through a welcoming studio environment, professional instruction, and meaningful connections to the wider arts community, Creative Clay empowers its member artists to grow, create, and confidently share their talents with the world.
- [Aging in Place with Dignity and Connection in Pinellas County](https://pinellascf.org/aging-in-place-with-dignity-and-connection-in-pinellas-county/): Companionship That Changes Lives: How Support Strengthens Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay
- [Giving Tuesday: A Powerful Way to Support Our Community](https://pinellascf.org/giving-tuesday-a-powerful-way-to-support-our-community/): Giving Tuesday is more than a global day of generosity, it’s a chance to uplift your local community in ways that create immediate, measurable impact. Here in Pinellas County, one of the strongest ways to participate is by supporting the Helping Pinellas Now Fund, a flexible, community-focused fund managed by the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF).
- [Giving Tuesday, Make a Real Impact](https://pinellascf.org/giving-tuesday-make-a-real-impact/): Giving Tuesday is one of the most powerful global movements for generosity, encouraging people everywhere to give, serve, and support the causes that matter most. For residents, businesses, and community members in Pinellas County, Giving Tuesday is a perfect opportunity to uplift local nonprofits, strengthen community programs, and help neighbors in need.
- [QCD Giving in 2025: A Tax-Smart Way to Support Community](https://pinellascf.org/qcd-giving-in-2025-a-tax-smart-way-to-support-community/): A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of money from an individual retirement account (IRA) to a qualified charitable organization. Instead of withdrawing the funds and donating them yourself, your IRA sends the gift straight to the charity on your behalf.
- [Opening Flight Paths for Young Adults in Pinellas](https://pinellascf.org/opening-flight-paths-for-young-adults-in-pinellas/): Access to high quality STEM education can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. For many youth and young adults in underserved neighborhoods, that type of opportunity is still out of reach.
- [Pinellas Community Foundation Deploys $150,000 for Emergency Food Assistance in Pinellas County](https://pinellascf.org/pinellas-community-foundation-deploys-150000-for-emergency-food-assistance-in-pinellas-county/): Clearwater, Fla. — October 31, 2025 — Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) is deploying $150,000 in emergency funding to support local food banks and pantries responding to a surge in neighbors seeking help. The action follows reports from partner agencies of increased demand tied to ongoing economic pressures and federal funding disruptions.
- [PCF Bus Tour: A Day Seeing Local Philanthropy in Motion](https://pinellascf.org/pcf-bus-tour-a-day-seeing-local-philanthropy-in-motion/): This fall, Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) hosted a countywide bus tour to see community investment at work. PCF staff, board members, community partners, and supporters spent the day visiting four PCF-supported organizations, listening to frontline leaders, walking through program spaces, and connecting the dots between charitable dollars and real-world outcomes for neighbors. The itinerary spanned North and Mid-Pinellas, offering a balanced look at essential services, arts education, and youth programming, each stop highlighting how steady support and strong relationships translate into results families can feel.
- [DAF Day in Pinellas: Turn Intent into Local Impact—Today](https://pinellascf.org/daf-day-in-pinellas/): Across Pinellas County, generosity is already in motion, neighbors showing up for neighbors, nonprofits turning small wins into steady progress, and partners aligning resources where they matter most. DAF Day (October 9, 2025) is our invitation to add momentum. If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), today is the day to recommend a grant. If you’ve been considering a DAF, today is the day to start the conversation.
- [Beyond the Numbers: Questions for How We Give in Pinellas](https://pinellascf.org/beyond-the-numbers/): A fresh wave of national data on affluent giving is out. The headlines are reassuring: generosity remains steady, many donors prefer to invest close to home, and people are finding their way back to volunteering. Good news, especially in a place like Pinellas where neighbors have always been part of the safety net.
- [Unlocking the Benefits of Establishing a Planned Legacy Fund for Your Family](https://pinellascf.org/benefits-of-establishing-a-planned-legacy-fund/): Planned Legacy funds are established through estate planning documents, such as wills or trusts, ensuring assets are transferred to the designated fund upon the donor's death. This process often involves discussions with financial advisors, estate attorneys, and community foundation officers to integrate the fund's instructions into the estate plan, which is crucial for the fund's activation and operation.
- [Donor Advised Funds vs. Traditional Charitable Giving: What You Need to Know](https://pinellascf.org/donor-advised-funds-vs-traditional-charitable-giving-what-you-need-to-know/): Charitable giving is vital for sustainable philanthropy and wealth management, especially for high-net-worth individuals seeking tax efficiency and long-term impact. In a complex fiscal environment, understanding donor advised funds (DAFs) versus traditional charitable giving is essential for strategic planning. This guide explains the characteristics, benefits, and considerations of both methods while outlining tax benefits, regulatory frameworks, and best practices to help donors and financial planners make informed decisions.
- [Sponsorship 101: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Fundraising Events](https://pinellascf.org/sponsorship-101-a-practical-guide-for-nonprofit-fundraising-events/): Sponsorships can bring essential funding and credibility to your nonprofit event, but they don’t happen just because you mail out a nice packet. Businesses want to be part of something meaningful, but you have to be intentional in how you reach out, whom you reach out to, and how you follow up. This guide covers the key things you need to know to approach sponsorships strategically and successfully.

## Pages
- [2025 Annual Report](https://pinellascf.org/2025-annual-report/): Dear Friends,
- [Chat Test](https://pinellascf.org/chat-test/)
- [Nonprofit Reserve Fund](https://pinellascf.org/reserve-fund/): Build long-term financial strength — without permanently restricting your assets.
- [Nonprofit Endowment Fund](https://pinellascf.org/nonprofit-endowment-fund/): What is a Nonprofit Endowment Fund?
- [Field of Interest Fund](https://pinellascf.org/field-of-interest-fund/): What is a Field of Interest Fund?
- [Client Tools & Resources](https://pinellascf.org/client-tools-resources/): Pinellas Community Foundation is your partner in philanthropy. We provide a variety of resources that make your clients’ charitable wishes a reality. From one-on-one consulting to an online donor-advised fund application, planned giving is easier with PCF.
- [Partner With Pinellas Community Foundation](https://pinellascf.org/advisors/): Financial advisors are increasingly asked to help clients incorporate charitable giving into their financial plans—but doing so can add complexity, administrative burden, and potential risk to the advisor-client relationship. Pinellas Community Foundation works alongside advisors to simplify charitable planning, providing the tools, local expertise, and administrative support needed to serve clients effectively.
- [Resource for Advisors](https://pinellascf.org/resource-for-advisors/): A majority of high-net-worth clients incorporate philanthropy into their financial strategies, and many look to their advisors to lead that conversation. This guide gives you a clear, practical framework for doing exactly that — from identifying the right moment to introducing charitable planning, to selecting the right vehicle and executing with confidence.
- [Join Our Newsletter](https://pinellascf.org/newsletter-signup/): Join Pinellas Community Foundation's mailing list to receive the newsletter built for you. We publish four, each shaped around what matters most to advisors, donors and fundholders, nonprofit partners, and the broader community — let us know your connection to PCF below, and we'll send the right one.
- [Charitable Remainder Trusts Guide](https://pinellascf.org/crt-download/): This page provides an overview of Charitable Remainder Trusts.
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- [The Giving Hub](https://pinellascf.org/the-giving-hub/): Helping Pinellas NowView Fund
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We Are St. Pete FundView Fund
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- [Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)](https://pinellascf.org/give/donors/charitable-remainder-trusts/): A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a powerful planning tool that allows individuals to support charitable causes while also creating income, managing taxes on appreciated assets, and addressing long-term financial goals.
- [Helping Pinellas Now](https://pinellascf.org/helping-pinellas-now/): Not every urgent need is a disaster, but many can’t wait. The Helping Pinellas Now Fund provides timely, flexible funding to trusted local nonprofits so they can respond quickly to individuals and families facing immediate challenges across Pinellas County.
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- [OBC Hops for Humanity Donation Request Form](https://pinellascf.org/obc-hops-for-humanity-donation-request-form/): OBC Hops for Humanity Donation Request Form Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Are you 21 years of age or older?(Required) Yes No Name of Organization(Required)501(c)3 Number(Required)Name of Event(Required)Date of Event(Required)Location of the Event(Required) Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands, BritishVirgin Islands, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands Country Event WebsiteExpected Number of Attendees(Required)Event DetailsWhat kind of donation are you requesting? (Please be as specific as possible, ex: keg, gift card, glassware, etc...)(Required)How will a donation from Hops for Humanity be used at your event?(Required)When does the donation need to be collected by?(Required)Has your organization received a donation from OBC before?(Required) Yes No If yes, what was donated?Please explain the exposure Hops for Humanity will receive by donating to the event(Required)
- [Refer a Client](https://pinellascf.org/refer-a-client/): Use this form to introduce a client who may benefit from charitable planning support through Pinellas Community Foundation. We will coordinate with you and respect the advisor–client relationship at every step. PCF does not solicit referred clients outside the scope of this introduction.
- [Impact Investing at PCF](https://pinellascf.org/impact-investing-pcf/): Pinellas County needs more affordable places to live, and practical ways to get those homes built. Pinellas Community Foundation's Impact Investing initiative puts charitable dollars to work locally, helping create affordable housing while earning a reasonable financial return. It’s philanthropy in motion: your giving works twice, fueling real community outcomes today and recycling capital for tomorrow. With prudent oversight and clear metrics, we focus on producing attainable units and reinvesting repayments to expand impact across Pinellas County.
- [Planned Giving Legacy Fund Inquiry](https://pinellascf.org/planned-giving-legacy-fund-inquiry/): Your generosity helps create a legacy that will benefit our community for generations to come. You do not need to have every detail decided today—simply share what you can, and our team will be in touch to guide you through the process.
- [2024 Annual Report](https://pinellascf.org/2024-annual-report/): Dear Friends,
- [The Giving Current Podcast](https://pinellascf.org/the-giving-current-podcast/): The Giving Current is Pinellas Community Foundation’s video podcast, where local advisors, donors, and nonprofit leaders share real stories and practical insights about philanthropy and community impact in Pinellas County. Each episode offers grounded conversations about what is working, what is changing, and how generosity helps meet local needs.
- [Designated Fund](https://pinellascf.org/designated-fund/): A Designated Fund at PCF allows you to provide stable, ongoing support to the nonprofit(s) that matter most to you—whether it’s a local arts organization, church, food pantry, or school. This type of fund ensures that your giving continues, year after year, exactly as you intend. With PCF managing the details, you can create a lasting impact that supports your values and strengthens the organizations you care about most.
- [Scholarship Fund](https://pinellascf.org/scholarship-fund-pinellas/): A Scholarship Fund at PCF empowers you to open doors for local students, whether they’re pursuing college, vocational training, or advanced study in a specialized field. Your fund can help remove financial barriers, reward hard work, and give deserving students the chance to reach their full potential.
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- [Operating Grants ( Cloned )](https://pinellascf.org/nonprofits/grants/operating-grants-cloned/): PCF’s two-year operating grants are designed to meet nonprofits where they are—providing flexible funding that supports what organizations know they need most. These unrestricted grants help cover the core operating costs that keep programs running and communities supported—from staffing and rent to supplies, outreach, and infrastructure.
- [Move Your Donor Advised Fund to PCF](https://pinellascf.org/move-your-daf-to-pcf/): At Pinellas Community Foundation, you’re more than an account, you’re a partner in impact. We offer a donor advised fund (DAF) experience that’s:
- [Endowment Calculator](https://pinellascf.org/endowment-calculator/): `;
- [Planned Legacy Fund](https://pinellascf.org/planned-legacy-fund/): A Planned Legacy Fund lets your charitable vision live on, funding impact now and forever. A Future Fund at Pinellas Community Foundation allows you to:
- [Donor Advised Fund](https://pinellascf.org/donor-advised-fund/): A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a flexible, tax-efficient way to manage your charitable giving. It works like a charitable investment account, you contribute cash, stocks, or other assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to the nonprofits you care about. Your contributions grow tax-free, allowing you to give more over time.
- [Simplified Private Foundation Fund](https://pinellascf.org/simplified-private-foundation-fund/): If you answered “no” to any of these questions, a Simplified Private Foundation Fund may be a better fit for your philanthropic needs.
- [PCF Impact](https://pinellascf.org/pcf-impact/): When Hurricanes Helene and Milton left devastation across our community, the impact reached far beyond homes and belongings—it disrupted the sense of stability and support that young people rely on. For participants in Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay, the program became more than just after-school activities; it became a critical space for healing, connection, and resilience-building.
- [Delquanda Turner Smith](https://pinellascf.org/about/meet-our-team/delquanda-turner-smith/): “What excites me most is contributing to systems change—building long-term solutions that support resilience, inclusion, and prosperity for everyone in our community.”
- [Nonprofit Resources](https://pinellascf.org/nonprofits/nonprofit-resources/): Looking for nonprofit resources in Pinellas County? Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) is here to support your mission. From discovering new grant opportunities and building long-term financial sustainability to increasing donor visibility through our Giving Hub, PCF offers the tools, connections, and guidance to help your organization grow.
- [Jacqueline Roche](https://pinellascf.org/about/meet-our-team/jacqueline-roche/): Jacqueline Roche joined Pinellas Community Foundation with a passion for connection, creativity, and community-centered impact. As the parent of a child with autism, she brings a personal commitment to ensuring every child—regardless of ability—feels seen, supported, and empowered. She is especially drawn to causes that address childhood hunger, expand access to the arts, and build more inclusive spaces for families navigating disability. Jacqueline sees storytelling as a powerful tool for change, and she’s proud to support PCF’s mission by helping donors, nonprofits, and community members feel seen, heard, and united around shared values.
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- [Lari White Cannon Scholarship  Application](https://pinellascf.org/nonprofits/scholarships/lari-white-cannon-scholarship-fund/lwcs-application/): The Kathleen Monahan Foundation Fund looks to award two (2) $1,000 scholarships to Tarpon Springs High School seniors or students who live in Tarpon Springs and attend a Pinellas County arts magnet program with a strong performance in the performing arts. Preference is given to those living in Tarpon Springs.
- [Kmffs Application](https://pinellascf.org/nonprofits/scholarships/the-kathleen-monahan-foundation-fund-scholarship/kmffs-application/): The Kathleen Monahan Foundation Fund looks to award two (2) $1,000 scholarships to Tarpon Springs High School seniors or students who live in Tarpon Springs and attend a Pinellas County arts magnet program with a strong performance in the performing arts. Preference is given to those living in Tarpon Springs.
- [Isay Gulley](https://pinellascf.org/about/meet-our-team/isay-gulley/): A dedicated leader in community development, Isay M. Gulley has spent over 40 years advocating for affordable housing and economic empowerment. As CEO of Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, she led the construction of over 270 affordable homes in Pinellas County and helped secure over $40 million in reinvestment for underserved communities. She also served 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, retiring in 1999.
- [Kit Van Pelt](https://pinellascf.org/about/meet-our-team/kit-van-pelt/): Kit Van Pelt, a Pinellas County native, is a partner at Griffin and Van Pelt, P.A., in Clearwater, Florida. Her firm focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration.
- [We Are St. Pete](https://pinellascf.org/wearestpete/): The City of St. Petersburg has partnered with the Pinellas Community Foundation to launch the We Are St. Pete Fund, the first of its kind for the City. The fund will assist in fundraising for disaster relief for residents, small businesses, and City of St. Petersburg employees recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Donors may designate their gifts. 100% of the donations received will directly support those impacted. The We Are St. Pete Fund exemplifies the compassion, unity, and spirit of our community.
- [2023 Annual Report](https://pinellascf.org/2023-annual-report/): In 2023, Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) continued its mission to support and uplift the local community, granting over $10 million across various sectors. These efforts touched countless lives, from providing essentials to seniors through Reach St. Pete’s Mobile Grocery Store to fostering creativity in students via the Morean Arts Center’s Word & Image program. Our strategic grants supported 257 nonprofits, ensuring that essential services such as education, health, and the arts remain robust.
- [DAF Application](https://pinellascf.org/give/donors/create-a-donor-advised-fund/daf-application/): 1 – Your FundName your Fund as you like. You can include your name or remain anonymous.
Examples: James Family Foundation, Pay It Forward FundName of FundArea(s) of Impact2 – Donor(s)Donors are the people making the contribution to establish the donor-advised fund.Donor InformationPlease provide information for each donor. Name Date of Birth Phone Email Actions         Edit Delete There are no Donors. Add Donor Maximum number of donors reached. 3 – Fund Advisor(s)Fund Advisors make recommendations for all Fund-related matters, including grants and investments. Fund Advisors have online access to view fund statements and recommend grants. Donor Is Fund Advisor The Donor(s) listed in section 2 will serve as the Fund Advsior(s). Please indicate how you would like the Fund Advisor(s) to act when making recommendations for the fund.(Required) Independently By Majority By Unanimous Consent Please indicate how you would like the Fund Advisor(s) to receive quarterly fund statements.(Required) By Email By Mail Fund Advisor InformationIf the Fund Advisor(s) is different from the Donor(s) named in section 2, please provide their information below. Name Date of Birth Phone Email Actions         Edit Delete There are no Fund Advisors. Add Fund Advisor Maximum number of fund advisors reached. Additional Fund Advisor(s)To list fund advisors in addition to the Donor(s) above, please provide their information below. Name Date of Birth Phone Email Actions         Edit Delete There are no Additional Fund Advisors. Add Fund Advisor Maximum number of additional fund advisors reached. 4 – Successor Advisor(s)Successor Advisors make grant and investment recommendations for the Fund after the Fund Advisors are no longer able or willing to do so. You may list as many or as few Successor Advisors as you like.No Successor Advisor Check here if you DO NOT want to name a Successor Advisor. We will contact you regarding your charitable intent for the Fund. Please indicate how you would like Successor Advisor(s) to act when making recommendations for the Fund. Select One:(Required) Independently By Majority By Unanimous Consent Successor Advisor InformationSuccessor Advisors make grant and investment recommendations for the Fund after the Fund Advisors are no longer able or willing to do so. You may list as many or as few Successor Advisors as you like. Name Date of Birth Phone Email Actions         Edit Delete There are no Successor Advisors. Add Successor Advisor Maximum number of successor advisors reached. 5 – Contribution InformationIf you know how you plan to contribute, please provide details. If there are additional assets you plan to contribute to the Fund, please list in Section 9. If you plan to contribute intereset in a private business or real estate, please contact us to discuss the donation process. The minimal contribution to activate a fund is $5,000.Estimated Initial Contribution(Required)Contribution Type Check Payable to: Pinellas Community Foundation Wire Securities or Mutual Funds Financial Institution Providing WireSecurities/Mutual Funds – Number of Shares and Symbol(s)6 – Investment RecommendationPlease select one of the following options for your Fund’s investments.Investment(Required) Option 1: The assets in the Fund will be invested in Pinellas Community Foundation’s Investment Pools.This option is available for funds of any size. Select from the options listed in the table below. Please note, allocations are approximate targets and subject to change atin the sole discretion of the Foundation. Option 2: Donor(s) plans to contribute at least $1 million to establish this donor-advised fund and would like to discuss options with the Foundation for a customized asset allocation. Investment Pools(Required)Examine the table below and choose the corresponding desired option. Moderately Aggressive Conservative Risk Averse Investment Option 1 Allocation  
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0.55% 7 – Professional Advisor(s)Please list additional professional advisors (accountants, attorneys, financial advisors) with whom the Foundation may share information about your fund upon inquiry.Professional Advisors Name Firm Name Email Actions       Edit Delete There are no Professional Advisors. Add Professional Advisor Maximum number of professional advisors reached. 8 – ReferralPlease list additional professional advisors (accounts, attorneys, financial advisors) with whom the Foundation may share information about your Fund upon inquiry.Name First Last Organization NamePhoneEmail Address If you did not receive a personal referral, please share how you heard about us:9 – Additional InformationPlease include any additional information you would like us to know.Additional Information
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