The Gentile Family Foundation

What The Gentile Family Foundation does

The Gentile Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization established in 2011 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Its stated mission is to impact the lives of Tampa Bay families through donations, volunteering, and special events, with a primary beneficiary focus on children and families in need within the Tampa Bay region. The foundation operates an event-driven fundraising model centered on the Gentile Foundation Classic, an annual 4-man scramble style charity golf tournament held at premium venues such as TPC Tampa Bay and Innisbrook Resort, hosted by former PGA Professional and NBC Golf Sportscaster Gary Koch.

The foundation's core "products" are its fundraising programs: the annual golf tournament ($250 per player entry fee with corporate sponsorships), a charitable donation program (funds routed to the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation or directly to families in need), and participation in third-party community events such as the 12 Bars of Charity Tampa Bay bar crawl. Donations are currently accepted only via check mailed to the foundation's office or by phone (727-725-9999), with online donation capability noted as "coming soon." Funds raised typically flow through to a narrow set of beneficiary charities, principally the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation and the Gift of Adoption Fund.

The foundation is privately controlled by the Gentile family, with Michael B. Gentile as President and Director, Michael L. Gentile as Chairman, and Jennifer Gentile Guadrdiani as Secretary. It has 11-50 employees per firmographic data and operates with a regional geographic focus on Tampa Bay, Florida. The organization has no disclosed technology platform, no proprietary digital infrastructure, and no AI or ML capabilities. Revenue, donation volume, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Gentile Family Foundation

Legal name

The Gentile Family Foundation

Website

https://gentilefamilyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Gentile Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2011 in Clearwater, Florida, that raises funds through an annual charity golf tournament and donations to support Tampa Bay families and children, primarily via the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation and Gift of Adoption Fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic and Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Offices & Philanthropic Advisors (Grantmaking) (BPAGAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking Advisory (FSAAADAG)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Community fundraising events
• Family philanthropy support
• Charity golf tournament
• Nonprofit donation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation accepts donations via check and phone (727-725-9999). Donations are utilized to support the foundation's mission, with funds either donated to the Shelton Quarles Impact Foundation or used to directly impact families in need.
2. Annual Charity Golf Tournament: The foundation hosts an annual 4-man scramble style charity golf tournament at premium courses (TPC Tampa Bay, Innisbrook Resort). The tournament generates revenue through player registration fees ($250 per player) and sponsorships from various companies.
3. Event Participation: The foundation participates in third-party charity events like 12 Bars of Tampa Bay, where ticket sales ($25 per ticket) result in $7 directly donated to the foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Gentile Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that raises money for worthy causes benefiting children and families in the Tampa Bay community. Its core offerings are a charitable donation program (accepted via check or phone and directed to the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation or directly to families in need) and signature fundraising events, most notably the annual Gentile Foundation Classic — a 4-man scramble charity golf tournament hosted by NBC Golf Sportscaster Gary Koch at premium courses such as TPC Tampa Bay and Innisbrook Resort.

Product overview

The Gentile Family Foundation is a charitable organization that operates primarily through fundraising events and donation programs. The foundation's main offerings include: the annual Gentile Foundation Classic charity golf tournament (a 4-man scramble style event), the 12 Bars of Tampa Bay charity event participation, and a direct donation program. All funds raised are channeled to local charities with similar mission statements, particularly the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation and the Gift of Adoption Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Gentile Foundation Classic (Annual Charity Golf Tournament) An annual 4-man scramble style charity golf tournament held at TPC Tampa Bay or Innisbrook Resort, hosted by former PGA Professional and NBC Golf Sportscaster Gary Koch, that raises funds for local charities such as the Gift of Adoption Fund and the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation. Players register at $250 per player and the event includes course access, golfer gifts, a polo shirt, beer coupons, raffle tickets, awards reception, and a silent auction.
• Charitable Donation Program A donation program through which individuals and supporters contribute funds to the foundation via check or by calling 727-725-9999; donations are used to support the foundation's mission, with funds channeled to the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation or used to directly impact families in need in the Tampa Bay community.
• 12 Bars of Tampa Bay Charity Event Participation Participation in the 12 Bars of Charity Tampa Bay bar crawl event, where attendees purchase tickets and a portion of proceeds (reported as $7 per $25 ticket) is donated directly to The Gentile Family Foundation for its benefitting charities.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Liberty Mutual InsuranceflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 October 2014Title sponsor of the 2014 Gentile Foundation Classic (A Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational). The partnership elevated the event to a national level with winning teams invited to the Liberty Mutual Invitational National Finals at TPC Sawgrass.
• Shelton Quarles IMPACT FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Primary strategic partner. The foundation has partnered with the Shelton Quarles IMPACT Foundation, with funds from annual golf tournaments benefiting this foundation to support Tampa Bay families.
• The Gentile Group, LLCcoreOthersParent company of The Gentile Family Foundation, providing organizational support and connection to the broader Gentile business operations in the Tampa Bay area.
• TPC Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the annual Gentile Foundation Classic golf tournament. TPC Tampa Bay is a premium golf course providing the setting for the foundation's primary fundraising event.
• Gary KochminorOthersFormer PGA Professional and NBC Golf Sportscaster who hosts the annual Gentile Foundation Classic, providing celebrity endorsement and event hosting.
• Gift of Adoption FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenefitting charity for the 2013 and 2014 annual golf tournaments. The foundation raises funds to support this adoption-focused nonprofit organization.
• 12 Bars of Charity Tampa BayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe foundation was selected as one of 4 local benefitting charities for the 12 Bars of Tampa Bay charity event in 2013 and 2015, helping raise funds through bar crawl participation tickets.
• TaylorMade-AdidasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the annual golf tournament, providing products and promotional support for the event.
• Sea Dog Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the annual golf tournament, providing beverages and promotional support for the event.
• Shipyard Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the annual golf tournament, providing beverages and promotional support for the event.
• Shelton QuarlescoreOthersFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneer Super Bowl Champion who participates in foundation events, lending celebrity support to the golf tournament and foundation activities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Junior League of Tampa: A Tampa-based nonprofit women's organization that funds local children's and family welfare programs through events and member contributions. Comparable in regional Tampa Bay footprint and event-driven fundraising, but operates as a membership association rather than a family foundation.
• Allegany Franciscan Ministries: A Florida-based foundation (Tampa, Palm Beach, Miami) that funds programs serving families, children, and underserved populations. Comparable in mission, regional Florida presence, and grantmaking model, though with broader geographic footprint and Catholic-affiliated origins.
• Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast: A regional community federation in the Tampa Bay/Gulf Coast area that raises and distributes funds to social-service and family-support programs. Comparable in regional grantmaking to local charities, but organized along communal/religious lines rather than family foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: The largest private philanthropic foundation in the world, supporting global health, education, and family welfare through grantmaking. Comparable as a family-led grantmaking foundation, but operating at vastly different scale, geographic reach, and programmatic complexity.
• The Hearst Foundations: National family-led philanthropic foundations funding health, education, and social service nonprofits. Comparable as a family foundation with grantmaking focus, but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• T. Rowe Price Foundation: A corporate-affiliated foundation that makes grants to community-based nonprofits, especially in regions where T. Rowe Price operates. Comparable in grantmaking-to-local-charities model, though attached to a large financial services firm with much larger resources.

Emerging players

• St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation: A Tampa-based hospital foundation that raises charitable funds to support pediatric care and family services. Comparable in Tampa Bay geography, children-and-family mission, and event-driven fundraising (gala, golf tournaments), though tied to a specific hospital system.
• 100+ Women Who Care Tampa Bay: A Tampa Bay giving circle where members pool quarterly donations to fund local nonprofits. Comparable in regional community giving focus and event-based donation model, but uses a collective-giving format rather than a family foundation structure.

Direct peers

• Children's Dream Fund: A Tampa-based 501(c)(3) that grants wishes and provides direct support to children with life-threatening illnesses in West Central Florida. Comparable as a small, regionally focused family/children-serving grantmaking charity that raises funds through community events.
• Community Foundation of Tampa Bay: A Tampa Bay-area community foundation that pools charitable funds and makes grants to local nonprofits. Directly comparable in geography, mission (supporting Tampa Bay families), and grantmaking model, though larger in scale and endowment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGentileFamilyFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gentile-family-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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