Ryan Nece Foundation

The student service program positively impacts teens in the greater tampa bay area by teaching high school juniors and seniors the principles needed to become the next generation of servant leaders dedicated to lifelong volunteerism, philanthropy, and civic responsibility. In 2023, the Ryan Nece Foundation was able to work with over 410 high school students from across greater tampa bay, who donated more than 2,319 combined service hours to 43 nonprofit organizations. Sixty of these students also studied 18 hours of curricilum on leadership topics and embarked in a structured one-on-one mentorship program.

The power of thanksgiving celebrations in hillsborough and pinellas counties served more than 2,250 people in 2023. Partnering with a wide variety of direct service organizations across the greater tampa bay area, families in need were able to pre-register and walk-up to receive hot thanksgiving meals, a box of fresh food for the coming week, family photos, along with books and craft kits for kids. It is the Ryan Nece Foundation's goal to leverage its student leaders and network of partners to ensure everyone in the greater tampa bay community feels celebrated and cared for during the holiday season.