Metropolitan Ministries Foundation

The Metropolitan Ministries Foundation (a separate 501c3) ensures struggling families and children in our community find safety, relief, and hope today and into the future. By wisely investing and stewarding your gifts, the Foundation provides consistent resources to fulfill the mission of Metropolitan Ministries.

VISION

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation will ensure that hurting families always find hope and help in times of need.

MISSION

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation will honor the values and be worthy stewards of all who support our vision, during their lifetimes and beyond.

Deuteronomy 15:11:
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying,
You shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor, and to your needy, in your land.”

HIGHEST STANDARDS

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation has earned 4-stars, the highest national rating provided by Charity Navigator, which recognizes organizations that exceed industry standards as leaders in their field.

WHO WE ARE

Foundation Board of Directors

Gerry Coughlin, Chair
Managing Partner, Oakpoint Advisors
Vice Chair of Advancement, Metropolitan Ministries Board of Directors Executive Committee

Robert Basham
Co-founder of Outback Steakhouse, Glory Days Grill, and PDQ

Preston Farrior
Chief Operating Officer, Ferman Automotive Management
Foundation Liaison, Metropolitan Ministries Board of Directors Executive Committee

Elizabeth Fowler
Director of the Triad Foundation
Currently serving on Boards of the Academy Preparatory School,  Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Lowry Park Zoo Endowment, and The Phoenix in Tampa (sober active recovery). She is also on the national board of The Policy Circle.

David Redmond
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, MultiPlan, Inc.

Martin Silbiger, MD,
Founder of the University Diagnostic Institute
Senior Medical Scholar in Residence at the University of South Florida
Director of the Department of Radiology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Center, Imaging Consultant of Florida

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation Staff

If you have questions about how your charitable plans can support our mission, please reach out to one of us below:

Molly James, Chief Executive Officer
Direct: (813) 695-4682, molly.james@metromin.org

Janet Pantaleo, Donor Advisor
Direct: (813) 220-8480, janet.pantaleo@metromin.org

METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES FOUNDATION SUSTAINERS

This special group provides leadership gifts to support the Foundation:

Anonymous
Anonymous
Tom and Diana Cornett
Dorothy Thomas Foundation
David and Millie Redmond
Dr. Martin and Ruth Silbiger
David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation
Bob Thomas Family Fund
Vinik Family Foundation

Learn more about Legacy Giving

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the role of Metropolitan Ministries Foundation?

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation ensures the long-term sustainability of Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. and its lifesaving programs for vulnerable people in our community. By carefully investing its resources, the Foundation offers consistent and reliable support for the Ministries, and helps sustain the Ministries during any unforeseen crisis, such as an economic downturn, health pandemic or natural disaster.

Who oversees Metropolitan Ministries Foundation?

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation has an independent Board of Directors with financial and governance oversight. Rev. Morris Hintzman is President Emeritus of the Foundation and Molly James is Chief Executive Officer. Metropolitan Ministries Foundation will grant up to 5% of its resources to the Ministries every year.

How is the money in the Foundation protected and invested?

Foundation assets are currently invested for long-term growth with AGW, the fund manager selected to be the Foundation’s outsourced chief investment officer. AGW is a local firm with a personal heart for our mission; they meet quarterly with the investment committee on performance and are kindly providing their services at a discounted rate.

What are some of the ways I can support the Foundation?

Besides contributing cash or appreciated stock, the Foundation is uniquely equipped to accept all kinds of complex gifts. We can work with you to create gifts through real estate, privately held stock, cryptocurrency, oil and mineral rights, life insurance and retirement plans or other appreciated assets. You may also establish a charitable gift annuity to pay you income for life, and then support the Foundation beyond your lifetime.

Who makes investment decisions for the Foundation?

Metropolitan Ministries’ Investment Committee establishes the investment policy statement and guidelines for the Foundation. As the outsourced chief investment officer, Vanguard makes investments for the Foundation, and reports fund performance to the Investment Committee on a quarterly basis.

Why do gifts from wills and bequests benefit the Foundation?

When you are inspired to include Metropolitan Ministries in your will, you are creating a lasting legacy.  Legacy gifts memorialize your faith, your values and your care for families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in our community. The Foundation assures vulnerable families will always rely on the Ministries’ services and programs, and celebrates you as part of our most cherished group of givers known as the Legacy Society.