St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation is proud to announce that the Chronicle of Philanthropy has named the Pagidipati family of Tampa to their coveted Philanthropy 50, an exclusive annual list of America’s biggest donors. This is the 25th anniversary of the Philanthropy 50, a testament to its value in the sector.

Last April, the Pagidipati family made a transformative $50 million gift to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital to support the future of pediatric health care in Tampa Bay. The Pagidipati’s generosity was one of the largest donations in Tampa Bay history and one of the largest gifts to health care in Florida. Their gift will support the hospital’s new, free-standing pediatric facility, which will be named the Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in recognition of the family’s generosity. The new hospital building is scheduled to open by 2030, further enhancing the pediatric services provided by BayCare, already the leading health care provider for children in West Central Florida.     

The Philanthropy 50 list and the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s related analysis and coverage was published today and will be viewed by more than 350,000 loyal readers who are working to advance the common good. For 25 years, the Chronicle has assembled and analyzed reams of data to learn who gives the most to charity in America. You can view the full list at philanthropy.com/topdonors.

Transforming Pediatric Health Care in Tampa Bay

Tampa business leader and philanthropist Sidd Pagidipati, along with his brother Rahul and sister Srujani, made their $50 million donation to honor their parents’ legacy as health care providers, their 50th wedding anniversary and their 50th anniversary of coming to the United States. Joined in honoring their parents were Sidd’s wife, Dr. Ami Pagidipati, their two children, both born at BayCare hospitals, and Rahul’s wife, Dr. Neha Pagidipati.

The donation from the Pagidipatis reflects their drive to make Tampa Bay the best place to raise a family and the healthiest city in America and is a celebration of the family’s dedication to healing others. Sidd’s father, Dr. Devaiah Pagidipati, a Harvard-trained pediatric anesthesiologist, and his mother, Dr. Rudrama Pagidipati, a pathologist, have shown a life-long commitment to practicing medicine and running businesses focused on improving health care in our local communities. 

Gifts such as the Pagidipatis’ are especially critical for community-owned health care systems such as BayCare. The family’s investment in the health of our community ensures St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital remains at the forefront of clinical expertise, increasing the region’s access to high-quality, state-of-the-art pediatric health care right here in our backyard.

“We are immensely grateful for the Pagidipati family’s generosity and congratulate them on being named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s prestigious Philanthropy 50,” said Kate Sawa, president of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Their remarkable generosity will bring life-changing hope and healing to children in Tampa Bay and beyond for years to come, and we are honored to celebrate their impact.”

To join St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation’s mission to improve the health of future generations, please visit Give2StJoesKids.org. 

About St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation inspires the community to engage in philanthropic opportunities to invest in the unique brand of care found at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Community support for St. Joseph’s reflects the trust and reliance generations of patients and their families have had with us, preserving our rich tradition of compassionate care while fueling innovation and medical excellence. To learn more, please visit give2stjoeskids.org.

About The Chronicle of Philanthropy

For more than 35 years, the Chronicle of Philanthropy has been the premier source of news, information, analysis, and opinion in the nonprofit world. Nearly 350,000 nonprofit professionals, foundation executives, board members, fundraisers, donors, and others working to advance the common good rely on the Chronicle to stay informed, learn, and broaden their perspective. As part of its bold plan to innovate and expand its coverage of the rapidly growing social sector, the Chronicle became an independent nonprofit organization in 2023.