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Community foundation · EIN 59-3001853

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc

Tampa, FL

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc is a community foundation based in Tampa, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $55.2M in grants paid across 954 grants, with $1.01B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Conservation Florida Inc, Florida Achievement Support Trust and Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Schedule i, part i, line 2: the foundation reviews the nonprofit's 501(c)(3) status before disbursing the grant. for grants involving selection by the grant's committee, the foundation adds the requirement that the organization complete a progress report, including an accounting for the use of funds, and staff or grant committee members make a site visit to a sample of the organizations. for grants from donor advised funds, each grant recommendation is reviewed and approved by foundation staff prior to payment being made. the board of trustees reviews all grants that were completed.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

Our mission is to build a vibrant, prosperous community through transformative vision, leadership, and philanthropy.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Conservation Florida IncOrlando, FLSupport of Mission$2,525,000
Florida Achievement Support TrustCoral Gables, FLSupport of Mission$2,005,000
Tampa General Hospital Foundation IncTampa, FLSupport of Mission$1,447,216
The Fund for Charitable GivingPittsburgh, PASupport of Mission$1,331,110
St Petersburg College Foundation IncSt Petersburg, FLSupport of Mission$1,224,750
Hillsborough Community College FoundationTampa, FLSupport of Mission$1,160,130
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCSupport of Mission$1,112,000
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute FoundationTampa, FLSupport of Mission$1,041,051
Clearwater Free ClinicClearwater, FLSupport of Mission$1,040,348
Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley IncColumbus, GASupport of Mission$1,000,000
Metropolitan Ministries IncTampa, FLSupport of Mission$719,585
University of South Florida Foundation IncTampa, FLSupport of Mission$708,730
Tampa Museum of Art Foundation IncTampa, FLSupport of Mission$669,548
Florida Wildlife CorridorSt Petersburg, FLSupport of Mission$664,414
Spca Tampa BayLargo, FLSupport of Mission$576,978
Elevate Jacksonville IncJacksonville, FLSupport of Mission$550,000
Archdiocese of MiamiMiami Shores, FLSupport of Mission$519,625
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MASupport of Mission$500,000
Community Foundation for Northeast FloridaJacksonville, FLSupport of Mission$500,000
Friends of 4 Tampa IncTampa, FLSupport of Mission$500,000
The Florida Orchestra IncSt Petersburg, FLSupport of Mission$470,066
Hillsborough Education FoundationTampa, FLSupport of Mission$463,087
University of Tampa - Development & Univ RelationsTampa, FLSupport of Mission$452,144
David a Straz Jr Center for the Performing ArtsTampa, FLSupport of Mission$444,013
Bayfront Medical Center Medical Staff DBA Pel FundSt Petersburg, FLSupport of Mission$437,755

The 25 largest of 954 grants listed on the return. 256 grants to individuals ($924K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $55,213,165 in grants paid (954 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Conservation Florida Inc (FL), $2.53M, Florida Achievement Support Trust (FL), $2.01M, Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc (FL), $1.45M, The Fund for Charitable Giving (PA), $1.33M and St Petersburg College Foundation Inc (FL), $1.22M.