Community Foundation Tampa Bay

“Music speaks to everybody and can bring people together.” — Jeanne Coleman

For Jeanne Coleman, a lifelong commitment to philanthropy and a passion for music go hand in hand. Through her donor advised fund at Community Foundation Tampa Bay and her support of The Florida Orchestra, Jeanne is helping create a lasting legacy that strengthens our community through the arts.

Read Jeanne's story at the link: https://loom.ly/VnuEUc8

The Business Observer recently covered President & CEO Marlene Spalten's announcement that she plans to retire in June 2027.

Marlene will continue leading Community Foundation Tampa Bay until her retirement, ensuring continued focus on our mission and the opportunities ahead for our region.

Read the full story: https://loom.ly/WXGqPU8

Community Foundation Tampa Bay leader announces retirement | Business Observer Marlene Spalten will continue to lead the organization through June 2027.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest Outstanding Speaker Series featuring Gerry W. Beyer. His presentation on artificial intelligence and estate planning was timely, thought-provoking, and packed with practical insights for today's advisors.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay is proud to serve our local attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and wealth management professionals across our community. As trusted advisors, you play a critical role in connecting individuals and families with opportunities to make a lasting impact. We are grateful for your partnership and honored to support your continued learning and professional growth.

Learn more about resources to support your clients at: https://loom.ly/gX3jVag

In a recent Tampa Bay Business Journal spotlight, Community Foundation Tampa Bay President & CEO Marlene Spalten reflects on the Community Foundation's growth, the evolving role of philanthropy in our region, and plans for her upcoming retirement in 2027.

Thank you to the Business Journal for highlighting Marlene’s impact and the work being done to support Tampa Bay’s future.

Read the full story: https://loom.ly/Gf9JXqY

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) allows you to make a charitable contribution and recommend grants to nonprofits over time. At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, opening a DAF is a straightforward process, and our team is here to help you explore your options, align your giving with your goals, and maximize your impact across the community.

Ready to learn more? Contact us today to start the conversation about opening a Donor-Advised Fund.
Call (813) 282-1975 or email us at [email protected].

Community Foundation Tampa Bay was recently featured in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Editor’s Picks.

The article highlights Community Foundation Tampa Bay’s record-breaking 2026 competitive grants cycle, which awarded $2.5 million to nonprofits across our five-county region.

Read more in the Tampa Bay Business Journal: https://loom.ly/hHxt4O8

Today, we share an important announcement from our President & CEO, Marlene Spalten.

After nearly 14 years of visionary leadership, Marlene has announced her upcoming plans to retire in June of 2027.

Over the next year, Marlene will continue leading Community Foundation Tampa Bay alongside our dedicated staff and Board of Trustees as we advance our mission, serve our fundholders and nonprofit partners, and support the people and causes that make Tampa Bay stronger.

We are deeply grateful for Marlene’s leadership and look forward to making the most of this next year together.

Read her full message: www.cftampabay.org/news/a-message-from-the-ceo

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We're pleased to offer Frank for Advisors, an AI-powered research assistant designed for attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and planned giving professionals. Built on authoritative tax and estate planning resources, including the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, and IRS rulings, Frank operates within a secure, closed environment designed to support for complex charitable and estate planning scenarios.

As always, our team of charitable giving specialists is also available to provide personalized expertise as you serve your clients. Call us with any charitable giving questions at: 813-282-1975.

Learn more or Ask Frank at: cftampabay.org/ask-frank

Community Foundation Tampa Bay announced it has awarded a record-breaking $2,520,473 through its 2026 Annual Competitive Grants cycle, which also saw a record number of nonprofit applications across Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.

📖 Read more at 🔗https://loom.ly/NkFBfO4

With so many worthy organizations and urgent community needs, charitable giving can sometimes feel overwhelming. Giving is personal, and there is no single “right” way to do it. So how do you know where your philanthropy can make the greatest difference?

In this article, Denyve Boyle shares how thoughtful guidance, local insight, and due diligence can help donors make informed decisions and create meaningful community impact.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/gdx6Dko

How to Give with Confidence and Community Insight Learn how Community Foundation Tampa Bay helps donors approach charitable giving with confidence through due diligence, local insight, and strategic guidance.