Be The One
Each one of us has the potential to impact a person, a cause, a community.
Community Impact
Community Care
Community Care
Caring for our community means being a resource during challenging times. We are proud to respond to Emergency Needs & Disaster Relief and initiatives around Providing Stability, that address Health & Hunger issues, provide care for Animals & the Environment, and assist with Placemaking through housing, transportation, and economic support.
Empowerment & Success
Empowerment & Success
A fulfilling life comes from support, encouragement, wisdom, and experience that guide us to our dreams. We invest in Literacy Support, Student Enrichment, Scholarships & Mentoring, Career Development & Advancement, and opportunities to create Lifelong Connections so that everyone can be empowered to realize their potential.
Belonging & Culture
Belonging & Culture
To have a place or group where you belong inspires passion and creativity. By supporting organizations whose work Bridge Generations and Unites the Community around Cultural Development & the Arts, we are here to help build the community we all want to live in.
Stories of Impact
Season of Sharing helps North Port family through tough time
Jason and Amanda Brown felt it was the perfect moment for a big change. Early in 2021, they were notified that the 2,200-square-foot, four-bedroom rental home in Missouri where they lived with…
Venice single father helped by Season of Sharing
Amid the many joys, there are plenty of challenges for Christopher Sayre when it comes to being a single dad. But very little has surpassed the hardships of this summer and fall when Sayre, 29…
The Ringling Receives Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is pleased to announce that they have received a Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The generous gift of $4…
In the Spotlight
November 1, 2021
A Commitment to Our Community, No Matter the Crisis
If 2020 was summed up by how we respond and recover in the face of crisis, then 2021 is defined by how we continue to reimagine the opportunities as we adapt following a very trying time. We&…
Announcements
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Animal Welfare Grants - Apply & Deadline
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Animal Welfare Grants ($10,000 - $50,000) support organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties. This competitive grant cycle primarily supports emergency medical needs for animals and volunteer program development or growth.
2022 Giving Challenge Kick-Off Webinar
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In this 2022 Giving Challenge Kick-Off Training, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the upcoming Giving Challenge, from registration to prizes to matching funds and deadlines, and the Community Foundation and GiveGab will answer your questions live. Giving Challenge Team Leaders, staff, volunteers, and board members are encouraged to attend.