Pinellas Community Foundation

What Pinellas Community Foundation does

Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation founded in 1969 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. It operates as a regional philanthropic intermediary serving Pinellas County and the broader Tampa Bay area, connecting individual donors, financial advisors, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and corporate partners to community causes. Its core products are Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) with a $5,000 minimum opening balance, Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRATs and CRUTs), and a suite of program-specific funds including the Helping Pinellas Now Fund, the Social Opportunity Works Fund, and the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund.

PCF's revenue model combines recurring administrative fees on 400+ charitable funds under management with managed-services fees for administering government grants — most notably $28.6M in ARPA federal relief funds distributed across Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater under the "5 Years Faster" initiative. Distribution runs through a hybrid channel mix: an online donor portal (pcf.fcsuite.com) and grant portal (grantinterface.com) for self-service, supplemented by direct engagement with professional advisors (wealth managers, CPAs, estate attorneys) and in-person philanthropy advisory. Technology infrastructure is conventional: Stripe handles payment processing, Google Analytics tracks site engagement, and no proprietary AI/ML systems are deployed.

The foundation invests approximately 10–12 staff against a portfolio spanning individual donor services, nonprofit grantmaking (665+ nonprofits supported historically), scholarship administration, corporate philanthropy partnerships (e.g., Crabby Bill's Family Brands), and government fund administration. Strategic partners include JPMorgan Chase ($500K across two grants), United Way Suncoast, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Allegany Franciscan Ministries, and Adelphi Trust Company. The organization holds a 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and is led by CEO Duggan Cooley and newly appointed COO David Bender.

Name

Pinellas Community Foundation

Legal name

Pinellas Community Foundation

Website

https://pinellascf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pinellas Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation founded in 1969 in Clearwater, Florida, administering donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and government grant programs for individual donors, financial advisors, nonprofits, and local governments across Pinellas County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD), Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Donor-advised funds
• Charitable remainder trusts
• Nonprofit grant administration
• Philanthropic fund management

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor-Advised Fund Administration: PCF generates revenue through administrative fees charged on donor-advised funds. These fees fund operational costs and community investment activities. Fee structure is straightforward with no hidden costs.
2. Charitable Giving Tools and Services: PCF offers charitable remainder trusts, charitable remainder annuity/unitrust structures, and various fund types that generate administrative revenue.
3. Government Grants Administration: PCF administers ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds on behalf of Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater municipalities. This includes the $28.6M 5 Years Faster initiative.
4. Corporate Philanthropic Partnerships: PCF partners with businesses like Crabby Bill's Family Brands to manage their philanthropic efforts, providing administrative support and expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pinellas Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community foundation that administers charitable giving vehicles, primarily Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) with a $5,000 minimum and Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRATs and CRUTs). The foundation distributes grants to local nonprofits, manages 400+ charitable funds, and administers large-scale public funding initiatives (such as $28.6M in ARPA federal funds through the 5 Years Faster program) for governments and partner foundations in Pinellas County.

Product overview

Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) operates as a community foundation offering a portfolio of philanthropic products and services centered around charitable giving facilitation and nonprofit support. The core products include Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) as primary giving vehicles, alongside specialized funds like the Helping Pinellas Now Fund, Social Opportunity Works Fund, and Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund. Additional offerings include grants for nonprofits, scholarships for students, PCF Membership, the 5 Years Faster ARPA initiative, and The Giving Current Podcast. The organization serves donors, financial advisors, and nonprofit organizations through its platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) A flexible, tax-efficient charitable giving tool functioning like a charitable investment account. Donors contribute cash, stocks, or other assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to nonprofits over time. Minimum opening balance is $5,000.
• Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) An irrevocable trust allowing clients to contribute appreciated assets, receive an income stream for a term of years or for life, and transfer remaining assets to a named charity at trust end. Two structures available: Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT) and Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT).
• Helping Pinellas Now Fund A flexible pooled fund that responds quickly to pressing needs in the Pinellas County community, supporting trusted nonprofits across housing stability, food access, mental health, arts and culture, environmental education, and more. Grants are made with transparency and data-informed guidance.
• Social Opportunity Works Fund A fund created to strengthen small, local nonprofits addressing barriers in housing, education, economic opportunity, and health equity. Focuses on organizations deeply embedded in their communities and working on transformational community-led change.
• Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund A multi-funder collaboration led by Pinellas Community Foundation with United Way Suncoast, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, and Allegany Franciscan Ministries to prepare for and respond to hurricane emergencies. Activated during the 2024 hurricane season with $998,332 granted to 34 nonprofits.
• PCF Membership A donor membership program offering invitations to PCF-hosted events, behind-the-scenes nonprofit tours, and impact visits. Membership levels provide connection to a community of donors engaged in Pinellas County philanthropy.
• Grants for Nonprofits Flexible grants and operating support for nonprofits responding to real community needs, including capacity-building and disaster recovery grants. Includes access to the Grant Portal for application management.
• Scholarships Charitable scholarship programs for students, including partnerships with local universities and donor-established scholarship funds.

Quantifiable outcome

• $140M+ invested in community since 1969
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Raymond JamesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Wealth management firm mentioned in context of PCF's educational content. Emmanuel Lelekis, Private Wealth Advisor at Raymond James, featured on The Giving Current podcast discussing Donor Advised Funds.
• United Way SuncoastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Collaboration on Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund leading to $998,332 in grants to 34 nonprofits following 2024 hurricanes. Partnership focuses on disaster response and long-term community resilience.
• Foundation for a Healthy St. PetersburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Collaboration on Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund for hurricane disaster response. Partnership deployed emergency grants and longer-term nonprofit infrastructure support.
• Allegany Franciscan MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Collaboration on Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund for hurricane disaster response and community resilience initiatives.
• Stetson University College of LawminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2024Scholarship partnership providing scholarships to law students through PCF-administered scholarship funds.
• Reach St. PeteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 December 2023ARPA-funded nonprofit receiving transit van through 5 Years Faster initiative to expand mobile food distribution to food-insecure neighborhoods.
• Adelphi Trust CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2023Professional advisor partnership with Florida's only women-founded, managed, and majority-owned trust company. Co-founder Gentry Byrnes refers clients to PCF for charitable giving solutions and speaks to the accessibility of PCF's DAF services.
• Crabby Bill's Family BrandsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 August 2023Partnership to manage 'Crabby for a Cause' corporate philanthropy program. PCF provides administrative support, fiscal oversight, and reporting for the restaurant family's charitable initiatives.
• The Well for LifecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 July 2023Lead nonprofit partner for St. Petersburg Community Support Hubs ($8.58M ARPA initiative). Provides trauma-informed therapy, case management, and community outreach services.
• Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 July 2023Partner in St. Petersburg Community Support Hubs initiative providing social services and community support alongside The Well for Life.
• People Empowering and Restoring CommunitiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 July 2023Partner in Community Support Hubs initiative providing community services and support for trauma survivors.
• The Well for LifecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 July 2023Mental health nonprofit led by Dr. LaDonna Butler, serving as lead organization for ARPA-funded Community Support Hubs providing trauma-informed therapy and community outreach.
• Pinellas County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership to administer $28.6M in ARPA funds through the 5 Years Faster initiative. PCF serves as administrator for countywide capital projects and social services.
• City of St. PetersburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for $8.58M ARPA-funded Community Support Hubs initiative providing mental health services, trauma support, and social services. Led by The Well for Life nonprofit.
• City of ClearwatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for ARPA-funded Clearwater Social Services including emergency housing and relocation support for Capri Mobile Home Park residents.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pinellascf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pinellascf
• Instagraminstagram.com/pinellascf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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