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- EIN 23-7113194
- (727) 531-0058
- 17755 Us Highway 19 N Ste 150 Clearwater FL 33764-6588 USA
- pinellasccf.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Foundations, Philanthropy
Mission: 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.
Programs: Pinellas community foundation (pcf) seeks effective solutions for pinellas county's most challenging social, environmental and educational issues, while supporting the advancement of arts and culture. Pcf is the only charitable foundation of its kind solely dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all pinellas county residents. In 2017, more than 100 charitable organizations received donor-funded grants to support their community programs. It is thanks to the generosity of donors that this work is possible. Grants from pcf improve the quality of life by bringing together philanthropy and solutions to local issues. Grants support solutions to a broad range of issues including childhood hunger, homelessness, access to healthcare, arts education, and college scholarships. Beyond grants, pcf provides community leadership through the one-year exploration of a particular community need or challenge. During the year 2017, pcf convened community partners to learn more about the pervasive issue of childhood hunger which affects more than 36,000 children in pinellas county. Through the foundation's commitment, a matching fund campaign was developed to help support tangible solutions to this community challenge.