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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
SRQ Daily Jan 3, 2024 - Wednesday Philanthropy Edition
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
We are delighted to feature each of the twelve honorees in our Wednesday Philanthropic edition of SRQ Daily. Today we are recognizing Christi...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
We are delighted to feature each of the twelve honorees in our Wednesday Philanthropic edition of SRQ Daily. Today we are recognizing Christi...more
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Puts Focus on Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
Amy Kwakya-Amoah is a 17-year-old senior at Out-of-Door Academy in Florida. She's also the Youth Humanitarian of the Year for her volunteer work with Healthy Teens, a community education program...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
Amy Kwakya-Amoah is a 17-year-old senior at Out-of-Door Academy in Florida. She's also the Youth Humanitarian of the Year for her volunteer work with Healthy Teens, a community education program...more
Barancik Foundation Awards $5 Million in Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation, Parker Foundation
The Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation has awarded more than $5 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations working in education, mental health, humanitarian causes, and the arts and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation, Parker Foundation
The Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation has awarded more than $5 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations working in education, mental health, humanitarian causes, and the arts and...more
Businesses, Community Groups Seek Solutions to Affordable Housing Crisis | Sarasota Magazine
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Russell says businesses have a big stake in creating solutions. “It's important to all of us, no...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Russell says businesses have a big stake in creating solutions. “It's important to all of us, no...more
Season of Sharing Helps Bradenton Father in Life of Grief and Growth
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Steven Bender was living on the streets of Philadelphia in the early 1980s when he met his future wife, Aurea. She was just a year older than him, and they grew up together. "Our love just got...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Steven Bender was living on the streets of Philadelphia in the early 1980s when he met his future wife, Aurea. She was just a year older than him, and they grew up together. "Our love just got...more
Season of Sharing: A vital community asset - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Roxie Jerde (left), president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Our community's assets are measured in many ways: home...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Roxie Jerde (left), president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Our community's assets are measured in many ways: home...more
Srq Daily Oct 18, 2023
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Kathy Covington and her partner, Jeannie Abreu, are both BRCA positive, meaning they carry a rare genetic mutation linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. "Being BRCA positive having a strong...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Kathy Covington and her partner, Jeannie Abreu, are both BRCA positive, meaning they carry a rare genetic mutation linked to a higher risk of breast cancer. "Being BRCA positive having a strong...more
Face Autism Awarded $14400 from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
"When I started dancing, I was nervous about my skills, how I looked, and what people thought of me. But dancing couldn't care about your insecurities, because what it focuses on is your unique...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
"When I started dancing, I was nervous about my skills, how I looked, and what people thought of me. But dancing couldn't care about your insecurities, because what it focuses on is your unique...more
SRQ Daily Oct 4, 2023
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
If you're looking for a furry friend to add to your family, October is the month. That's because Sarasota, Fla., Subaru is teaming up with Satchel's Last Resort for a month-long pet adoption...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
If you're looking for a furry friend to add to your family, October is the month. That's because Sarasota, Fla., Subaru is teaming up with Satchel's Last Resort for a month-long pet adoption...more
Daniel J. DeLeo Appointed to Sarasota Planning Board - SRQ Daily Jul 31, 2023
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Dan has a long-standing commitment to Sarasota and has served as Board Chair of the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Dan has a long-standing commitment to Sarasota and has served as Board Chair of the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
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