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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
Season of Sharing revived for coronavirus crisis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing — a partnership between the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Herald-Tribune Media Group and other...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing — a partnership between the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Herald-Tribune Media Group and other...more
Snapshots of Our Community’s Emerging Needs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
At the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, we view grant opportunities in very much the same light. Each grant opportunity represents a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
At the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, we view grant opportunities in very much the same light. Each grant opportunity represents a...more
“Season of Sharing†Closes 20th Annual Campaign with More than $2.5 Million in Donations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
For 20 years, “Season of Sharing” – conducted in partnership with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Herald-Tribune Media...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
For 20 years, “Season of Sharing” – conducted in partnership with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Herald-Tribune Media...more
SRQ DAILY Mar 4, 2020
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Local Real Estate Brokerage, Catalist Realty, has created a business model balancing concierge-level service with philanthropy — donating 15%...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Local Real Estate Brokerage, Catalist Realty, has created a business model balancing concierge-level service with philanthropy — donating 15%...more
Local students meet John Kelly through town hall lecture series
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Each year, more than 120 high school seniors are sponsored by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and donors, with...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Each year, more than 120 high school seniors are sponsored by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and donors, with...more
THE EDGE: Thank you to area foundations, remembering our blessings, and a big Happy ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
We lost two big names in philanthropy during 2019, though it also is a reason ... In the philanthropic world, 2019 finished with a painful reminder of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
We lost two big names in philanthropy during 2019, though it also is a reason ... In the philanthropic world, 2019 finished with a painful reminder of...more
Season of Sharing: Keeping a home, and finding a new career, in Venice
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Now in its 20th year, Season of Sharing was created as a partnership between the Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Now in its 20th year, Season of Sharing was created as a partnership between the Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Good Deeds, Jan. 20
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded a $5,000 grant to St....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded a $5,000 grant to St....more
Barancik Foundation challenges Asolo endowment donors
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
“From Ulla to Bill, to Muriel and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, our present-day champions, like the Barancik Foundation and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
“From Ulla to Bill, to Muriel and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, our present-day champions, like the Barancik Foundation and...more
OUR VIEW: A new Giving Partner when we need it most
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
A week ago we noted how seismic shifts in the philanthropic terrain are ... personal philanthropy will continue to fall as foundations gain sway in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
A week ago we noted how seismic shifts in the philanthropic terrain are ... personal philanthropy will continue to fall as foundations gain sway in...more
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