$1,000 provides 150 meals to those in need through the Power of ThanksGiving
$500 provides one high school student with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to a communityin crisis to assist with local needs
$250 provides one high school student with year-long education on how to better serve their community through the Student Service Program
$100 provides one month of service education to a group of high school students enrolled in the Student Service Program
Ways To Support
Become a Friend of the Foundation
Ways To Support
Ryan Nece Foundation never charges students or their families for their participation in our Student Service Program. We rely on the generosity of people like you in order to fulfill our mission to create opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through volunteerism and inspirational leadership programs.
Here are different ways you can help support Ryan Nece Foundation and the students we serve. If you are interested in helping in any of the ways listed below, please contact Melissa Neeley at melissa@ryannecefoundation.org or 813-550-0410.
Make a tax-deductible donation to Ryan Nece Foundation using our secure online donation form.
Become a Legacy Donor and leave a planned gift for Ryan Nece Foundation in your will.
Fundraise for Ryan Nece Foundation by directing donations to the agency in lieu of gifts during major life milestones like birthdays, graduations, weddings, memorial gifts, etc.
Make Ryan Nece Foundation the beneficiary of third-party fundraising events like shopping parties, restaurant nights, golf tournaments, etc.
Follow Ryan Nece Foundation on social media to stay up-to-date on our work and help share information about our mission with your networks.
THE RYAN NECE FOUNDATION IS A 501C3 TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, FEIN #47-1289221. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REFER TO #CH44105.
Become a Friend of the Foundation
ONE GIFT. FULL ACCESS. POWERFUL IMPACT.
You can help the Ryan Nece Foundation grow in 2025 with an all-inclusive donation of $5,000. Your support not only sponsors one school club but allows you to attend all our signature events at the “Friend of the Foundation” level.
$5,000 INCLUDES:
Sponsorship of and eight (8) tickets to our annual luncheon hosted at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Centro Asturiano de Tampa.
Sponsorship of our Power of ThanksGiving program events which take place in November and serve more than 2,500 people in need in Hillsborough and Pinellas
Sponsorship of and eight (8) tickets to our 17th Annual Holiday Party featuring live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, casino games, and more!
Sponsorship of our 2026 Youth Service Leadership Summit program event which takes place in February and serves more than 200 students and 12 nonprofit organizations
Logo inclusion on website, event materials, Student Service Program and Student Service Club materials, and verbal recognition at all events through 2025
Our Student Service Program positively impacts teens in the Greater Tampa Bay Area by teaching them the principles needed to become the next generation of servant leaders in our community dedicated to lifelong volunteerism, philanthropy, and civic responsibility. This two-year program trains high school juniors to look beyond themselves, lead with empathy, and strategically serve their community and those in need.
For More Information
Thank you for empowering teens to become leaders and impact giving in their communities! For more information, please contact Melissa Neeley at 813-550-0410 or melissa@ryannecefoundation.org.
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