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.
Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis has chosen Graci McGillicuddy to enter the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 2024.
McGillicuddy, the co-founder of the All Star Children's Foundation, a Sarasota-based...more
"It's like a mirror of the ecosystem," says Tracie Troxler.
"The more healthy the ecosystem is here, the more healthy the ecosystem is outdoors."
Troxler is the executive director of Sunshine...more
Sarasota, Florida, is home to one of the world's most popular radio stations.The Sarasota Morning News airs live from 7-11 a.m.ET.For more information, visit...more
Parents in Sarasota, Fla., have a new reason to get involved with their local nonprofits.
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded $58,000 in Parent Leadership Grant funding to...more
"When I was diagnosed in January, it was pretty much a shocker because it's not in my family at all.
I was, however, grateful for my practice and strength in faith, mind, and spirit which was...more
Roxie Jerde is President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.She says many generous donors begin their relationship with charitable giving through a Donor-Advised Fund.Jerde:...more
If you're over 50 and in Sarasota, Fla., on Saturday, you're in luck: The city is hosting a free event called Silver Pride to celebrate the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, the...more
Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Awarded a $50,000 Grant from The Community Foundation of SarasOTA County.The grant is in support of long-term reconstruction efforts at the Steven...more
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties recently received a grant of $50,000.That money will help reconstruction at North Porta and its the Steven and Marjolaine Townsend...more
"We offer a two-week learn to sail class and learn to race class every fall and so this is the culmination for those who just graduated from the class in the fall to participate on a big time...more
Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.