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


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
Domestic Grants

2020 - 44,970,605
2019 - 19,184,254
2018 - 31,357,684


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Sarasota County


Invest in Florida's Preschool Programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Invest in Florida's preschool programs.Florida benefits by investing in preschool programs, op-ed says."The foundation of a child's future success begins long before they enter a traditional...more

Srq Daily Apr 5, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is dedicated to supporting and championing the arts.The organization invites you to join them in celebrating and supporting the incredible cultural...more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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Social entrepreneur, Stefan Wolf , founded the Beyond the Four Walls, which builds cyber “resource centers” (aka Internet cafes) in rural areas for young women to run.




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