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 Preventing Homelessness, that address Health & Hunger issues, provide care for Animals & the Environment, and assist with Placemaking through housing, transportation, and economic support.
Empowerment and Success
Empowerment and Success
A successful life is one filled with purpose. What that looks like for each of us differs, but the paths to reaching one’s greatest potential are common to all of us. We invest in Education, Academic Enrichment, Career Development, Scholarships & Mentoring, and opportunities to create Lifelong Connections so that everyone can be empowered to realize their dreams.
Belonging and Culture
Belonging and 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
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Community Impact Grant to JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation
A grant of $2,750 recently awarded by the Arthur T. Esslinger Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, allows JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation will be able to p…
Cornerstone of the Community
When visitors arrive at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, we often are asked about the generous people whose names are found throughout our building. Over the years, every room at t…
Kenyahta elevates her family out of public housing
Habitat Sarasota reached out to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and shared Kenyahta’s story. The need aligned with a donor fund, the Edward K. Roberts Fund, which was created…
In the Spotlight
May 19, 2019
Legacy Giving: The Ira and Patricia Strauss Fund For Children's Literacy
During 47 years of married life, Ira and Patti Strauss built three homes: a beach house in Fire Island, New York; a farm in Schooley’s Mountain, New Jersey; and another beach home on Boc…
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Giving Partner Information for Existing Profiles
Already have a profile in The Giving Partner? Then this training is for you! If you weren't able to watch our webinar on Nov. 14th for a sneak peek of the upgraded Giving Partner platform, or if perhaps you would like a review, we encourage you to attend this in-person orientation.