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Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County was created in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council to encourage philanthropic individuals to leave a charitable legacy to the citizens of Sarasota County.
Since 1979, the Community Foundation has been making the important connection between individuals' personal memories, passions, dreams and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. We help create permanent charitable funds of everlasting impact. These funds ensure that people of vision will have an enduring influence on the life of their community and the charitable causes they hold dear, that is truly For Good.
Web Address
www.cfsarasota.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFSarasota
Since 1979, the Community Foundation has been making the important connection between individuals' personal memories, passions, dreams and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. We help create permanent charitable funds of everlasting impact. These funds ensure that people of vision will have an enduring influence on the life of their community and the charitable causes they hold dear, that is truly For Good.
Web Address
www.cfsarasota.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFSarasota
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Assets
2020 - 354,743,959
2019 - 351,898,126
2018 - 329,524,762
2017 - 272,943,653
2020 - 354,743,959
2019 - 351,898,126
2018 - 329,524,762
2017 - 272,943,653
Domestic Grants
2020 - 44,970,605
2019 - 19,184,254
2018 - 31,357,684
2020 - 44,970,605
2019 - 19,184,254
2018 - 31,357,684
Recent News from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Srq Daily Mar 1, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Children First, Inc.kicked off its second annual "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" book drive on February 1.The event offers practical resources and strategies to guide their children through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Children First, Inc.kicked off its second annual "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" book drive on February 1.The event offers practical resources and strategies to guide their children through...more
Srq Daily Feb 1, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Sarasota County Schools facilitates the kindergarten through 12th grade Controlled Open Enrollment/School Choice process.The K-12 School Choice enrollment window for the 2025-2026 school year opens...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Sarasota County Schools facilitates the kindergarten through 12th grade Controlled Open Enrollment/School Choice process.The K-12 School Choice enrollment window for the 2025-2026 school year opens...more
Srq Daily Jan 27, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Nearly 7,500 single-family homes were sold in Sarasota County in 2024, with almost exactly as many sold in Manatee County.The median home price dropped from $509,240 to $499,875.Architecture Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Nearly 7,500 single-family homes were sold in Sarasota County in 2024, with almost exactly as many sold in Manatee County.The median home price dropped from $509,240 to $499,875.Architecture Sarasota...more
Untold Stories: Housing Costs Affect Many Helped by Season of Sharing
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing provides emergency assistance with rent or mortgage, utility bills, child care, transportation, or other crucial expenses for residents in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing provides emergency assistance with rent or mortgage, utility bills, child care, transportation, or other crucial expenses for residents in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto...more
Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
More than 1,500 local children, families, teachers, and school staff enjoyed complimentary access to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Lights in Bloom holiday light show this season.Selby Gardens...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
More than 1,500 local children, families, teachers, and school staff enjoyed complimentary access to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Lights in Bloom holiday light show this season.Selby Gardens...more
It Doesn't Add Up: Sarasota County's Affordable Housing Crisis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Sarasota County has experienced an influx of new residents that has resulted in a 6% increase in the population overall.Only two of the top 10 most common occupations pay enough to afford a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Sarasota County has experienced an influx of new residents that has resulted in a 6% increase in the population overall.Only two of the top 10 most common occupations pay enough to afford a...more
Season of Sharing and Nonprofit Help Local Man Rebuild His Life
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing and nonprofit help Sarasota man rebuild his life.Charles Robinson had spent the better part of four decades wrestling addictions.With the help of his grandmother's wisdom and a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing and nonprofit help Sarasota man rebuild his life.Charles Robinson had spent the better part of four decades wrestling addictions.With the help of his grandmother's wisdom and a...more
Asolo Rep Receives $15,000 Capacity Building Grant From Community Foundation of ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Asolo Rep Receives $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County.Asolo Rep is taking a pragmatic, lean, and aspirational approach to the strategic planning process by...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Asolo Rep Receives $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County.Asolo Rep is taking a pragmatic, lean, and aspirational approach to the strategic planning process by...more
Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Present At National Philanthropy Conference
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Mischa Kirby, vice president of strategy and communications, will be among the experts presenting at this year's Philanthropy Southeast Annual Meeting.Kirby will join other leaders in philanthropy to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Mischa Kirby, vice president of strategy and communications, will be among the experts presenting at this year's Philanthropy Southeast Annual Meeting.Kirby will join other leaders in philanthropy to...more
Srq Daily Oct 30, 2024
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Parker Foundation
The Bishop-Parker Foundation has announced a $100,000 contribution to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.Donations to Season of Sharing can be made online at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Parker Foundation
The Bishop-Parker Foundation has announced a $100,000 contribution to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.Donations to Season of Sharing can be made online at...more
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