The Schoen Family Awards $1 Million Gift to Girls Inc. of Pinellas for Endowment Fund
St. Petersburg, FL — June 2025 – Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay proudly announces a transformative $1 million gift from the Schoen Family to support the organization’s newly established endowment fund. This generous contribution marks a significant milestone in Girls Inc.’s long-term vision to ensure sustainable, life-changing programming for girls across the Tampa Bay region for generations to come.
The Schoen Family’s philanthropic investment represents one of the largest single gifts in the organization’s history and underscores their deep commitment to empowering girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
“This extraordinary gift from the Schoen Family is not only a profound act of generosity but a resounding vote of confidence in the future of our girls,” said Darla Otey-Murphy, CEO of Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay. “An endowment is about more than financial sustainability—it’s about legacy. The Schoen Family’s belief in our mission ensures that girls today and tomorrow will continue to have access to the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they deserve. We are beyond grateful for their vision and trust.”
The endowment fund will provide long-term financial stability and help expand Girls Inc.’s capacity to serve more girls in under-resourced communities through educational, leadership, and wellness programs tailored to their unique needs.
Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay invites the community to celebrate this milestone and join in its mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
For more information about the endowment fund or how to support Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay, please contact us at (727) 544-6230 or info@girlsinc-pinellas.org
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About Girls Inc. Tampa Bay
Girls Inc. provides life-changing programming in partnership with local schools and organizations. Within a pro-girl environment, and research-based programs, we empower girls to lead fulfilling lives, break cycles of poverty, and become role models in their communities.
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