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


GUEST EDITORIAL: Sarasota County foundations join a force for good
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

... the Baranciks showed our nonprofit and philanthropic community were truly ... that this wonderful couple started with the impact of their...more

Local farewells: Some Sarasota-Manatee residents who died in 2019
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation

John Annis, lured from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County two years ago to become the Baranciks' Senior Vice President for...more

Season of Sharing: From prison to a new life of hope and helping others
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

For 19 years, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has partnered with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune to raise money for Season of...more

Season of Sharing: Unpaid internship nearly triggers foreclosure for aspiring child care worker
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

For 19 years, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has partnered with the Sarasota Herald Tribune to raise money for Season of...more

Philanthropy community mourns loss of Charles Barancik; wife in critical condition
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation

LONGBOAT KEY — The Sarasota area's philanthropy community spent much of Thursday grieving the sudden loss of Charles Barancik, one of...more

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Launches Upgraded Platform for The Giving Partner
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has launched an upgraded platform for The Giving Partner, an online resource and...more

Patterson Foundation gives $100000 match to Season of Sharing
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Since 2010, the Patterson Foundation has donated $4.4 million to Season of Sharing, which the Herald Tribune and Community Foundation...more

Season of Sharing: $1.2 million raised, but still no lack of need
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

“Season of Sharing is baked into the culture of our community,” said Mischa Kirby, a vice president with the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more

Building the Community We All Want To Live In
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Recognizing the importance of listening to diverse voices within our community, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has enhanced...more

SRQ DAILY Dec 18, 2019
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County

[Philanthropy] Suncoast Connector will Encourage Economic Growth & Development, Revitalize Rural Communities. Ahead of the third...more



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