Legacy of the Heart

The Foundation

Established nearly 70 years ago by businessman and philanthropist Fred K. Conn, the Conn Memorial Foundation seeks to continue the founder’s legacy of compassion and giving to those in need in our community. The Foundation focuses on children from families with limited economic resources. Mr. Conn believed in lifting people up and providing for basic needs and necessities, but he also believed in investing in the future of individuals through education and the community by building institutions that would serve those individuals. We are proud to continue this rich and caring legacy.

Our Commitment

Though it may sound strange, we believe that perhaps the most important thing that the Foundation does is not making grants but rather offering our knowledge and experience to the community, organizations, and individuals in an attempt to grow the capacity of the nonprofit sector. Our investments in training and educating partner agencies’ boards and staffs is central to meeting our mission of service. Together we can change the world.

Impact Reports

2022-23 Community Impact Reports

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Together, we will create a future where every child in Hillsborough County grows up to be a successful citizen with the skills and support to succeed as leaders who impact our community for good.

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Funded Orgs

Easterseals

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Easterseals has the nation’s largest network of child development centers for infants through preschool that meet the needs of students (with and without disabilities) in order to prepare preschoolers for school or to support current students to achieve at their highest level.

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Resources

Tech Soup

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TechSoup equips changemakers with transformative technology solutions and skills they need to improve lives globally and locally.

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