The Don M. Stichter Endowment

In Loving Memory

Attorney Don M. Stichter is remembered as a kind-hearted and dedicated advocate who made a lasting impact on our hearts and on our community. He was a wonderful listener, who enjoyed learning about others and cultivating meaningful relationships with individuals from all walks of life.

Don worked relentlessly for legal equality and volunteered countless hours of pro bono service to support the underprivileged. He was a strong believer that everyone deserves access to the legal system.

Our Campaign

To honor Don’s philanthropic legacy, Bay Area Legal Services established its newest endowment — The Don M. Stichter Endowment, held at The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.

In November 2019, close family and friends of the late Don Stichter came together to help fund this endowment in Don’s memory. The Foundation generously matched their thoughtful gifts by contributing $25,000, helping Bay Area Legal Services exceed it’s $100,000 goal. This endowment supports the Don M. Stichter Fellow, a position that preserves homeownership for low-income seniors. These seniors face major legal issues, such as foreclosure, unclear home title, construction fraud, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Success Story

Approximately 3.5 million senior homeowners in the U.S. are underwater on their loans and have no home equity.

Donations to the Don M. Sticher Endowment will positively impact the lives of low-income seniors at risk of losing their homes, such as our former client Mary Oliver.

Don M. Stichter Endowment Donors

$50,000 and Greater

• Harley E. Riedel
• Ellen S. Stichter

$25,000 - $49,999

• Community Foundation of Tampa Bay

$15,000 - $24,999

• Children of Don M. Stichter
• The late Don M. Stichter (planned gift)
• Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.

$5,000 - $14,999

• J. Andrew Meyer

$1,000 - $4,999

• The Stichter Family
• Russell M. Blain
• Daniel R. Fogarty
• Elizabeth and David Kennedy
• J.P. LaCasse
• Meed Foundation, Inc.
• Honorable James S. Moody, Jr.
• Susan Heath Sharp
• Gwynne A. Young

Make a Donation

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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (1-800-435-7352) WITHIN FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION # CH1969.AS A CONDITION OF THE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC), BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES MAY NOT EXPEND ANY FUNDS FROM WHATEVER SOURCE FOR ANY ACTIVITY PROHIBITED BY THE LSC ACT OR BY PUBLIC LAW 105-119. BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES DOES NOT UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS AND THEREFORE RECEIVES 100% OF EACH CONTRIBUTION.