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  • St. Petersburg Foundation Welcomes Julie Mastry to its Board of Directors

    St. Petersburg Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Julie Mastry to its Board of Directors. Julie Mastry brings more than five decades of distinguished service to Pinellas County — a career built from the classroom up and defined by leadership across public education, philanthropy, and the arts. She began as a teacher and…

  • Looking at structural risks beneath property tax reform proposals

    Nonprofit leaders must look beyond the rhetoric of tax relief to understand longterm implications. Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details.  A recent statewide briefing on potential property tax…

  • St. Petersburg Foundation Receives $200,000 Gift from Levett Foundation to support the reimagined Science Center

    The St. Petersburg Foundation has received a $200,000 donation from the Francis and Gertrude Levett Foundation to support educational work at the St. Petersburg Science Center, the organizations announced. The gift reflects the Levett Foundation’s longstanding commitment to childhood education and community well-being. Francis and Gertrude Levett, who operated a school busing company on Long…

  • What High-Capacity Donors Are Teaching Tampa Bay’s Nonprofits

    A recent webinar hosted by the Pinellas Community Foundation, “Decoding the Motivations and Strategies of High-Capacity Philanthropists,” offered a revealing look at how affluent donors are shaping the charitable landscape. Two members of the Catalyst Impact Council—Pinellas Community Foundation CEO Duggan Cooley, who served as moderator, and Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco…

  • Building a Stronger Future Through STEAM and Community

    At the St. Pete Foundation, we believe building community starts with strong relationships, shared goals, and a deep investment in the future. That commitment was front and center at our third annual STEAM Day at the Lealman Exchange, where over 130 local youth engaged in hands-on exploration designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next…

  • Funding, plans are solidifying for the ‘new’ Science Center

    The resurrection and revitalization of St. Petersburg’s Science Center (1966-2019) came that much closer to reality Tuesday, as Florida legislators handed the education center’s prospective new proprietor a state-signed check for $2.5 million. It was one-tenth of the projected cost for the reimagined facility, nestled on 3.9 acres in western St. Pete’s Azalea neighborhood, but…

  • Housing Challenges: A Community Navigator’s Perspective

    As a community navigator, we are often tasked with assisting individuals and families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. These moments often bring to light the complexities of our community’s resources and the human dynamics that make navigating these systems both rewarding and, at times, deeply frustrating. Recently, I had the…

  • St. Petersburg Foundation launches spring session of free swim lessons

    The St. Petersburg Foundation is pleased to announce the Spring session of its Free Swim Lessons program for local youth in the Lealman community. The program, hosted in partnership with the Lealman Exchange and YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, will begin March 8, 2025, and run through April 26, 2025, offering an 8-week course for…

  • Navigating the Healthcare Maze: Insights from a St. Petersburg Navigator

    In the heart of St. Petersburg, a network of dedicated navigators works tirelessly to guide individuals through the complex landscape of healthcare resources. As part of a new series by the Capacity Catalyst, we’re shedding light on these often-unsung heroes who play a crucial role in connecting people with the care they need. Today, we…

  • Community Foundation Tampa Bay Awards $15,000 to St. Petersburg Foundation for Needs Navigator Program Expansion

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. December 17, 2024 — Community Foundation Tampa Bay has awarded $15,000 from its Critical Needs List to the St. Petersburg Foundation. The funding will support the expansion of the Needs Navigator program, which has played a vital role in assisting residents during and after recent storms. The Needs Navigator program, spearheaded by…