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

Sarasota philanthropist Charles Barancik killed in Longboat Key crash
Foundation: Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
Beneficiaries have included the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Jewish Family Services, Planned Parenthood,...more

Joe and Barbara Najmy Receive John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
... State College of Florida, Jewish Family and Children's Services, Manatee Community Foundation, and the Lakewood Ranch Community...more

Soar in 4 Receives One Hundred Thousand Dollar Grant to Inspire Learning
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
A generous grant from Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) will help student achievement reach new heights in Manatee County. An investment...more

Manatee Community Foundation grant supports family engagement in learning
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
An investment of $100,000 from Manatee Community Foundation's Success Through Literacy Fund will provide ongoing funding to the Soar in...more

Operation Eco Vets farm allows veterans to heal
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
She relies on grants from the Manatee Community Foundation and Kiwanis Club, as well as fundraising. Most importantly, she runs the nonprofit...more

A funding drive begins for Animal Network, with help from Manatee Community Foundation
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
This month, Animal Network launched its fundraising campaign with a $100,000 challenge grant from the Manatee Community Foundation's Bill...more

Belle Canto Women's Vocal Ensemble shares the healing power of music
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
Belle Canto partnered with MCF to expand their philanthropic footprint and give prospective patrons the opportunity to meet the Belles. their...more

Easterseals Southwest Florida Receives Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Grant
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
Easterseals Southwest Florida has received a $6,500 grant from the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation...more

Nonprofits learn expansion techniques
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
Susan Bowie, the executive director of the Manatee Community Foundation, said nonprofits need to figure out their “why” — the reason behind...more