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Pinellas Community Foundation

EIN 23-7113194 · Clearwater, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY BRINGING TOGETHER PHILANTHROPY AND SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL ISSUES. FROM THE ISSUES OF CHILDHOOD HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, OR QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO ARTS EDUCATION OR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, PCF SUPPORTS A DIVERSE SET OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES THAT HAVE A DEEP AND BROAD-RANGING IMPACT REFLECTIVE OF BOTH THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS AND DONOR WISHES.

Income
$21.7 million
Spending
$17.8 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
23.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 38%
Employees
10
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$226,769, ceo / secret

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $17.1 million spent. PINELLAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (PCF) STRENGTHENS THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PINELLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS BY ADDRESSING CRITICAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGES IN HUMAN SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION-WHILE FOSTERING A VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR GENEROUS DONORS, PCF AWARDED 654 GRANTS TO 323 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN 2024, SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY'S RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING. FOLLOWING HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON, PCF WORKED WITH REGIONAL PARTNERS TO ACTIVATE THE TAMPA BAY RESILIENCY FUND AND THE WE ARE ST. PETE FUND, BOTH DEDICATED TO RAISING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF AND RECOVERY. THESE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS HELPED DIRECT RESOURCES QUICKLY TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO AFFECTED RESIDENTS, REINFORCING PCF'S ROLE IN SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CRISIS AND RECOVERY. OUR GRANTS FOCUS ON KEY ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD SECURITY, HOUSING STABILITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, ARTS EDUCATION, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER, PCF COLLABORATES WITH DONORS, NONPROFITS, LOCAL LEADERS, AND FUNDERS TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO EMERGING NEEDS. BY ALIGNING RESOURCES WITH EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS, PCF REMAINS A TRUSTED PARTNER IN ADVANCING LOCALLY FOCUSED PHILANTHROPY THAT DELIVERS MEANINGFUL RESULTS. PCF ALSO HELPS DONORS CREATE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. WORKING CLOSELY WITH DONORS, OUR TEAM DESIGNS SCHOLARSHIPS THAT REFLECT EACH DONOR'S GOALS, ENSURING EACH AWARD MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR STUDENTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IN 2024, DONORS PARTNERED WITH PCF TO RECOMMEND 220 GRANTS THROUGH DONOR- ADVISED FUNDS, SUPPORTING A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY PRIORITIES. PCF PROVIDES EXPERTISE AND GUIDANCE TO HELP DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS AND ENSURE EVERY GRANT MEETS REAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. BY SIMPLIFYING THE GIVING PROCESS AND FOSTERING THOUGHTFUL PHILANTHROPY, PCF EMPOWERS DONORS TO MAKE A LASTING, POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT MOST. PINELLAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (PCF) STRENGTHENS THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PINELLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS BY ADDRESSING CRITICAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGES IN HUMAN SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION-WHILE FOSTERING A VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR GENEROUS DONORS, PCF AWARDED 654 GRANTS TO 323 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN 2024, SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY'S RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING. FOLLOWING HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON, PCF WORKED WITH REGIONAL PARTNERS TO ACTIVATE THE TAMPA BAY RESILIENCY FUND AND THE WE ARE ST. PETE FUND, BOTH DEDICATED TO RAISING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF AND RECOVERY. THESE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS HELPED DIRECT RESOURCES QUICKLY TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO AFFECTED RESIDENTS, REINFORCING PCF'S ROLE IN SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CRISIS AND RECOVERY. OUR GRANTS FOCUS ON KEY ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD SECURITY, HOUSING STABILITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, ARTS EDUCATION, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER, PCF COLLABORATES WITH DONORS, NONPROFITS, LOCAL LEADERS, AND FUNDERS TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO EMERGING NEEDS. BY ALIGNING RESOURCES WITH EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS, PCF REMAINS A TRUSTED PARTNER IN ADVANCING LOCALLY FOCUSED PHILANTHROPY THAT DELIVERS MEANINGFUL RESULTS. PCF ALSO HELPS DONORS CREATE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. WORKING CLOSELY WITH DONORS, OUR TEAM DESIGNS SCHOLARSHIPS THAT REFLECT EACH DONOR'S GOALS, ENSURING EACH AWARD MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR STUDENTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IN 2024, DONORS PARTNERED WITH PCF TO RECOMMEND 220 GRANTS THROUGH DONOR- ADVISED FUNDS, SUPPORTING A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY PRIORITIES. PCF PROVIDES EXPERTISE AND GUIDANCE TO HELP DONORS ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GOALS AND ENSURE EVERY GRANT MEETS REAL COMMUNITY NEEDS. BY SIMPLIFYING THE GIVING PROCESS AND FOSTERING THOUGHTFUL PHILANTHROPY, PCF EMPOWERS DONORS TO MAKE A LASTING, POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT MOST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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