Tax Collector’s Office Releases 2025-2026 Kids Tag Art Summary Report, Highlighting a Record 66 Participating Schools and Program Total of Over $181,000 Since Inception
View our 2025-2026 KTA Summary Report.
TAMPA, Fla., July 22, 2026 – The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office is proud to release its 2025-2026 Kids Tag Art Summary Report, announcing that this year’s program raised $38,632 for local schools – the largest single-year total in program history. A total of 66 Hillsborough County elementary schools participated this year, with each school receiving $585 to support its art programs.
Since Tax Collector Nancy Millan brought the Kids Tag Art Program to Hillsborough County in 2021, it has raised more than $181,813 for art education across the county. This year’s program also generated $5,043 in direct Kids Tag Art merchandise sales, with proceeds from every plate, key chain, and mug sold going straight back to participating schools.
“These numbers tell the story of a community that believes in investing in its young artists,” said Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan. “A total of 66 participating schools, more than $181,000 raised since we started this program, and thousands of students who got to see their own artwork come to life – that’s what Kids Tag Art is all about. We’re proud to share this year’s results and even prouder of what they mean for arts education in Hillsborough County.”
The Tax Collector’s Office formally presented the year’s fundraising results to the Hillsborough County School Board in May, recognizing the program’s continued growth and impact districtwide.
2025-2026 Program Year Highlights
- $38,632 raised in the 2025-2026 program year
- 66 participating schools
- $585 given to each participating school
- $5,043 in Kids Tag Art merchandise sales
- $181,813 raised for Hillsborough County schools since the program’s 2021 launch
This Year’s Top Honorees
- Tax Collector’s Choice Award: Melina Fenton, Apollo Beach K-8 School
- Title Sponsor Award (Suncoast Credit Union): Annabelle Webster, J.S. Robinson Elementary
- TECO Powerful Art Award: Samantha Garcia-Gomez, Lake Magdalene Elementary School
- Best Teacher Artwork Award: Melissa Santiago, Hunter’s Green Elementary School
Top winners from all 66 participating schools were individually recognized at the program’s Awards Ceremony this spring. A full list of this year’s winning students and schools is available in the 2025-2026 Kids Tag Art Summary Report.
Thank You to This Year’s Sponsors
The Kids Tag Art Program would not be possible without the generosity of this year’s sponsors: Suncoast Credit Union (title sponsor), Dealer Tag Agency, Derrick Brooks Charities, Lauren’s Kids, Florida West Coast Credit Union, J.P. Morgan Chase, Keith N. Fakhoury, Tampa Electric Company, and The Florida Aquarium. The program is also made possible through the Tax Collector’s Office’s continued partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools and the Hillsborough Education Foundation.
Community members can continue to support Hillsborough County’s young artists by purchasing a Kids Tag Art specialty license plate, key chain, or mug through the Tax Collector’s online store at HillsTaxFL.gov/shop. Schools interested in joining next year’s program can contact [email protected] or call 813-635-5264.