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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
The Understated Power of A Library Card
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Jessica Muroff is the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.The foundation supports libraries, literacy initiatives and scholarships for students.The Foundation also helps...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Jessica Muroff is the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.The foundation supports libraries, literacy initiatives and scholarships for students.The Foundation also helps...more
Srq Daily Dec 24, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Parker Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $445,000 in Community Impact grants to 28 nonprofits.January's book is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (to be streamed as a film...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Parker Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $445,000 in Community Impact grants to 28 nonprofits.January's book is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (to be streamed as a film...more
Community Foundation of Sarasota County earns high marks | News - yoursun.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $445,000 in Community Impact grants to 28 nonprofits.January's book is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (to be streamed as a film...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $445,000 in Community Impact grants to 28 nonprofits.January's book is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (to be streamed as a film...more
Three Years Later: Shining A Light on Hurricane Ian's Unseen Damage
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
SRQ Daily Aug 27, 2025 - Wednesday Philanthropy Edition - SRQ Magazine
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Hidden Gems in Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
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