WE ACCELERATE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. WE BELIEVE IN EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC STATUS. WE CREATE DIVERSE PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, WHETHER THEY PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION OR ENTER THE WORKFORCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.1M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$303K
-61.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$152K
+15.8% YoY
About Pinellas Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pinellas Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LARGO, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $303K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,103,915 | $48,071,111 | $46,219,796 |
| Revenue | $9,774,915 | $9,197,386 | $10,365,473 |
| Expenses | $7,899,613 | $8,151,765 | $6,955,203 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,323,207 | $1,005,844 | $1,154,476 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pinellas County Schools ($288,343), Connect-it 360 Inc ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS LARGO, FL | CLASSROOM & SCHOOL GRANTS (SEE PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS) | $288,343 |
| CONNECT-IT 360 INC CLEARWATER, FL | PROGRAM SUPPORT (SEE PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS) | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASH ELWYN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BYELICK | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| PIERRE CARAMAZZA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN JOHNSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHARLES HARRIS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH BAKER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DOUGLAS BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JOSH BOMSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHNNY BOYKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD CRIPPEN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DAN DOHERTY | DIRECTOR (TERM START 1/25/24) | 0.25 | — |
| MARK FERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RENE FLOWERS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JENNIFER GALLEY | DIRECTOR (TERM START 9/5/23) | 0.25 | — |
| BILL GOEDE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL HARPOLE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KEVIN HENDRICK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LAURA HINE | DIRECTOR (TERM START 11/7/23) | 0.25 | — |
| MITCHELL LEE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ROBERT MCINTYRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE MCMULLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES MYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF NELSON | DIRECTOR (TERM START 9/5/23) | 0.25 | — |
| IRWIN NOVACK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| WILLIAM PINGLETON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| AMY RETTIG | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| WG SPOOR | DIRECTOR (TERM START 1/25/24) | 0.25 | — |
| ELLEN STAVROS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JEFFREY WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DANIELLE WEITLAUF | DIRECTOR (TERM START 5/20/24) | 0.25 | — |
| BEN WIEDER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LISA CANE | DIRECTOR (TERM END 11/7/23) | 0.25 | — |
| WILLIAM CARLSON | DIRECTOR (TERM END 5/20/24) | 0.25 | — |
| SEBASTIAN DORTCH | DIRECTOR (TERM END 12/31/23) | 1 | — |
| GARY REGOLI | DIRECTOR (TERM END 7/1/23) | 0.25 | — |
| CRAIG SHER | DIRECTOR (TERM END 5/20/24) | 1 | — |
| KIM JOWELL | CEO (AS OF 9/25/23) | 40 | $59,992 |
| TERRY BOEHM | INTERIM CEO (THRU 9/8/23) | 40 | $70,875 |
| ANITA SAMAROO | CONTROLLER (THRU 11/3/23) | 40 | $95,528 |
| JANE SOLTYS | CFO (11/27/23-1/8/24) | 40 | $8,846 |
| TAMMY MORROW HIMES | CONTROLLER (AS OF 4/1/24) | 40 | — |
| LISA FASTING | VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $107,831 |
| STACY BAIER | FORMER CEO (THRU 5/26/23) | 40 | $136,990 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Education Foundation?
Pinellas Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LARGO, FL. It holds $51.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pinellas Education Foundation?
As of 2024, Pinellas Education Foundation holds $51.1M in total assets with $9.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $303K in 2024.
Where does Pinellas Education Foundation operate?
Pinellas Education Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does Pinellas Education Foundation award?
In 2024, Pinellas Education Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $303K — an average of about $152K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pinellas Education Foundation's EIN?
Pinellas Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2688253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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