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 & Success
Empowerment & 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 & 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
An Artful Approach to Community Healing
What defines an artistic masterpiece? Some point to technique, others admiration. While the beauty of a piece will always remain in the eye of the beholder, a year of instability across all st…
Serving Food for the Spirit al Fresco with the Sarasota Orchestra
Guided by a belief in the arts’ vital importance to the community’s well-being, Sarasota Orchestra has sought to share delightful, uplifting, and joyous musical experiences in a co…
Personal Touch to Family-Based Philanthropy | Lee Wetherington Foundation
In this time when connection means everything, a personal touch is always appreciated. We’ve all experienced it, the glow of a smile when a handwritten thank you note arrives in the mail…
In the Spotlight
March 31, 2021
The Building Blocks of Nonprofit Capacity
Dear Friends: Childhood favorite toys like a box of LEGO® or Lincoln Logs gave many of us our first taste of complex thinking. Between sorting shapes, sizes, and colors, we also had to thi…
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Health Care Grants - Apply & Deadline
Grant Opportunities & Deadlines
Health Care Grants ($10,000 - $50,000) support organizations providing direct health care assistance to individuals. This program is exclusively for services in Sarasota County. Projects supported may include providing direct health care assistance, increasing access and use of health care services for vulnerable populations, and providing treatment for mental health needs.