Manatee Community Foundation to Host 'What We Can Learn From Fred Rogers' Event
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
On Jan. 30, from 3-5 p.m., Manatee Community Foundation will present a free community event titled “What We Can Continue to Learn from...more

Local Farewells: Some Sarasota-Manatee Residents Who Died in 2019
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
Charles and Margery Barancik, two of Sarasota's most generous philanthropists, died after a car crash on Dec.18.Greg Hall, a Sarasota architect who was prominent for his historical preservation and...more

People in the News (12/22/2019): Appointments, Promotions, Obituaries
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
Philanthropy-related articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide. ... Subjects: nonprofits; philanthropy /...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
Charles Barancik was pronounced dead on the scene, while Margery, 83, on the passenger side, was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.The couple's foundation has awarded $50 million in grants...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