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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
Three Years Later: Shining A Light on Hurricane Ian's Unseen Damage
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Sarasota Orchestra Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
SRQ Daily Aug 27, 2025 - Wednesday Philanthropy Edition - SRQ Magazine
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
WGCU Public Media's Rising: Surviving the Surge tells the story of how Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida in 2022."Relief" refers to efforts to meet people's immediate needs after a...more
Hidden Gems in Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
Invest in Florida's Preschool Programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Invest in Florida's preschool programs.Florida benefits by investing in preschool programs, op-ed says."The foundation of a child's future success begins long before they enter a traditional...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Invest in Florida's preschool programs.Florida benefits by investing in preschool programs, op-ed says."The foundation of a child's future success begins long before they enter a traditional...more
Srq Daily Apr 5, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is dedicated to supporting and championing the arts.The organization invites you to join them in celebrating and supporting the incredible cultural...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is dedicated to supporting and championing the arts.The organization invites you to join them in celebrating and supporting the incredible cultural...more
Srq Daily Mar 1, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Children First, Inc.kicked off its second annual "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" book drive on February 1.The event offers practical resources and strategies to guide their children through...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Children First, Inc.kicked off its second annual "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" book drive on February 1.The event offers practical resources and strategies to guide their children through...more
Srq Daily Feb 1, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Sarasota County Schools facilitates the kindergarten through 12th grade Controlled Open Enrollment/School Choice process.The K-12 School Choice enrollment window for the 2025-2026 school year opens...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Sarasota County Schools facilitates the kindergarten through 12th grade Controlled Open Enrollment/School Choice process.The K-12 School Choice enrollment window for the 2025-2026 school year opens...more
Srq Daily Jan 27, 2025
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Nearly 7,500 single-family homes were sold in Sarasota County in 2024, with almost exactly as many sold in Manatee County.The median home price dropped from $509,240 to $499,875.Architecture Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Nearly 7,500 single-family homes were sold in Sarasota County in 2024, with almost exactly as many sold in Manatee County.The median home price dropped from $509,240 to $499,875.Architecture Sarasota...more
Untold Stories: Housing Costs Affect Many Helped by Season of Sharing
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing provides emergency assistance with rent or mortgage, utility bills, child care, transportation, or other crucial expenses for residents in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing provides emergency assistance with rent or mortgage, utility bills, child care, transportation, or other crucial expenses for residents in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto...more
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