Innovative Philanthropy

The St. Petersburg Foundation is the nonprofit philanthropic arm of the St. Petersburg Group.

The St. Petersburg Foundation was created by local entrepreneurs to build capacity through innovative public/private projects and partnerships that improve the quality of life for community residents.

As a new type of philanthropic endeavor, the St. Petersburg Foundation consults, operates and builds to inject the most optimal and relevant private sector thinking into socially impactful endeavors. 

SPF partners with government, nonprofits, donors and corporations that are seeking fresh approaches, targeted community strategies and expert execution.

With our for-profit partner, the St. Petersburg Group and Cityverse, a forthcoming civic media platform, SPF is building capacity that benefits the entire community. 



Why we're here

WE BELIEVE OUR COMMUNITY’S PASSION AND VISION IS STRONG AND THAT WE CAN HELP UNLEASH THAT STRENGTH. 

Economic vitality, workforce development, placemaking, innovation, infrastructure, civic quality of life.

Time and again, data show that these are the critical challenges facing not only St. Petersburg but communities across the nation. Immeasurable resources are spent analyzing the trends and inputs that drive these issues. And the recommendations to address these challenges are remarkably similar: convene community conversations. Identify national best practices. Seek opportunities to collaborate.

Yet too often these actions do not yield the solutions we need.

We believe that it takes real work to create the conditions that ensure that all citizens can thrive. Here’s how the St. Petersburg Foundation connects the dots to help solve our community’s biggest problems:

  • Access and apply the hands-on business acumen of an expert network of entrepreneurs and business leaders
  • Form neutral collaborations to drive real solutions to our community’s issues,
  • Implement measurable tactics and transparently report on results 
  • Deliver a level of operational impact that advances missions and enhances effectiveness.

We work with, within, and between nonprofits and civic entities to tackle head on the gaps between community needs and concrete solutions


What we're doing

WE ‘RE READY TO DO THE WORK

We’ve gathered a core team of professionals and partners with the know-how to help our community tackle critical issues. This talented stable of leaders is ready to partner with social sector innovators to drive change.

  • We will tailor-make a roadmap for measurable success and connect each nonprofit with our network of advisor-activists.
  • We will foster collaborations across complementary nonprofits and lead these collaborations to results.
  • We will coordinate a catalog of shared professional services for nonprofits, keeping leaders focused on their mission.
  • We will consult with organizations as businesses and then do the business work to reach measurable goals. 
  • We will develop programs that activate theory for tangible output and results.