About Community Foundation Tampa Bay
A public grant making organization, Community Foundation Tampa Bay is dedicated to improving the community through philanthropy. By partnering with our fundholders to invest charitable assets into nonprofits and initiatives that address community issues and expand on regional opportunities, we spark positive, lasting change in the Tampa Bay region. We amplify philanthropic investment by joining with partners to strategically connect resources and creative problem-solving to address the complex challenges that will impact generations to come.
About Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Community Foundation Tampa Bay is a public grantmaking organization dedicated to improving the community through philanthropy. By partnering with our fundholders to invest charitable assets into nonprofits and initiatives that address community issues and expand on regional opportunities, we spark positive, lasting change in the Tampa Bay region. We amplify philanthropic investment by joining with partners to strategically connect resources and creative problem-solving to address the complex challenges that will impact generations to come.
Mission
Our mission is to build a vibrant, prosperous community through transformative vision, leadership, and philanthropy.
Vision
We envision a thriving Tampa Bay community where every person has equitable access to opportunity and prosperity.
Core Commitments to the Community
Community Foundation Tampa Bay understands our area’s most critical needs through regional data and engagement throughout the Tampa Bay community. Three core commitments guide the way that we work:
- Stimulate Strategic Philanthropy
- Build Community Connectedness and Trust
- Ensure a Dynamic and Resilient Future for Tampa Bay
View our impact to see how we’re delivering on these core commitments.
Board of Trustees
Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s Board of Trustees is comprised of business and community leaders who have comprehensive knowledge of the region’s opportunities and needs. Their leadership provides strategic guidance and oversight for the Community Foundation’s work.
Marlene Spalten
President & CEO
Linda O. Simmons
Chair
R.R. Simmons Construction Corporation
Oscar J. Horton
Immediate Past Chair
Sun State International
Susan Touchton
Treasurer
Philanthopist
Andy Hafer
Secretary, Tampa Metro Area Council Co-Chair
Community Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Barry Alpert
Pinellas Council Co-Chair
Alpert Financial Group
G. Robert (Bob) Blanchard Jr.
WRB Enterprises, Inc.
Joshua Bomstein
Pinellas Council Co-Chair
Creative Contractors, Inc
Karen B. Lanese
South Shore Council Chair
Lanese & Associates, Inc.
Christopher C. Lykes
Sareet Majumdar
Nature Coast Council Co-Chair
ICTC
Andres S. Prida
Investment Committee Chair
Prida Guida & Perez, P.A.
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Greg Rosica
Ernst & Young
Kevin Sneed
USF Health
Janice Ferman Straske
Willie Tims Jr.
Retired Executive
Kay Annis Wilson
Retired Executive
Gregory C. Yadley
Council of Professional Advisors Chair
Shumaker
Meet Our Team
With backgrounds in finance, estate planning, community outreach, and philanthropy, our staff at Community Foundation Tampa Bay are dedicated to delivering on our mission by serving our fundholders, partners, and community network.
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Jerrica Peets, Ph.D.
Program Manager, LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network
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Councils & Committees
Meet the community leaders who serve on our councils and committees, helping us shape the future of Tampa Bay.
Our Financials
We are committed to meeting the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility, stewardship, and transparency.
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