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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
Operation Warrior Resolution
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Whenendra Simpkins came out of military service in 2010, she was "in a dark place," struggling with addition and feeling lost. That's when she founded Operation Warrior Resolution, a nonprofit in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Whenendra Simpkins came out of military service in 2010, she was "in a dark place," struggling with addition and feeling lost. That's when she founded Operation Warrior Resolution, a nonprofit in...more
Scholarships Give Glimpses of Tomorrows
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
If you're planning on attending college in the fall, now's the time to get your application in. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is now accepting applications for its 2023-2024...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
If you're planning on attending college in the fall, now's the time to get your application in. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is now accepting applications for its 2023-2024...more
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College Presents 'Listening to Women' Series
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
"Each week we'll meet women who had the passion and determination to break barriers and overcome obstacles to become movers and shakers in their own fields and beyond," says Holly Freedman, a member...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
"Each week we'll meet women who had the passion and determination to break barriers and overcome obstacles to become movers and shakers in their own fields and beyond," says Holly Freedman, a member...more
Choral Artists Receives Grant From Community Foundation Of Sarasota County ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Children's March is an oratorio by Andrew Bleckner and librettist Charlotte Blake Alston that tells the story of the 1963 march in Birmingham, Ala., during which a group of black students led by...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Children's March is an oratorio by Andrew Bleckner and librettist Charlotte Blake Alston that tells the story of the 1963 march in Birmingham, Ala., during which a group of black students led by...more
Returning home: Season of Sharing helps Bradenton couple with a dream of home
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers...more
Hermitage announces upcoming programs and artists for 2022-23 | Boca Beacon
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... and New Music New College; made possible with support from the Greenfield Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... and New Music New College; made possible with support from the Greenfield Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Dreams on hold: Season of Sharing impacts two generations hurt by Sarasota housing crisis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers...more
As Season of Sharing launches new campaign, need is high in Sarasota and Manatee counties
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Since 2000, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has partnered with the Herald-Tribune and area nonprofits to prevent homelessness...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Since 2000, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has partnered with the Herald-Tribune and area nonprofits to prevent homelessness...more
SRQ Daily Nov 2, 2022 - Wednesday Philanthropy Edition
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Florida Philanthropic Network College Access and Success Initiative (CASI 2.0) Challenge Match grant was made possible by Helios...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Florida Philanthropic Network College Access and Success Initiative (CASI 2.0) Challenge Match grant was made possible by Helios...more
Sarasota Orchestra, Van Wezel team up for benefit concert - WWSB
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Tickets are $10-$25 and all proceeds from the concert benefit the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Tickets are $10-$25 and all proceeds from the concert benefit the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
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