Strengthen community by expanding opportunity.
Our mission brings education, entrepreneurship, leadership, service and partnership together around lasting social, cultural, educational and economic impact across Tampa Bay.
To strengthen the Tampa Bay community by expanding educational opportunities, empowering underserved and minority communities, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses, developing future leaders, encouraging community service and building partnerships that create lasting social, cultural, educational and economic impact.
Opportunity grows when people, knowledge and community come together.
Our mission brings together social, cultural, educational, civic, philanthropic and entrepreneurial advancement in service of a stronger Tampa Bay.
Expand access
Create pathways to education, mentorship, leadership and professional opportunity.
Back emerging leaders
Help students, young adults and entrepreneurs build confidence, skills and networks.
Serve together
Encourage individuals and organizations to contribute time, knowledge and resources.
Build with partners
Work across schools, universities, businesses, civic groups and community organizations for shared impact.
Connect. Empower. Serve. Transform.
Relationships, access, service and sustainable community value shape how the Foundation approaches its work.
Connect
Bring people, organizations and resources together.
Empower
Provide knowledge, mentorship, education and opportunity.
Serve
Encourage volunteerism and community engagement.
Transform
Create sustainable social, educational and economic impact.