March 15, 2024

Sarasota Couple Will Donate $100 to All 728 Giving Challenge Nonprofit Participants

Repeating their leadership in 2022, Joe and Mary Kay Henson have agreed to ignite the “100% Club” and inspire others to join FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Just as they did in 2022,…

March 15, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County “Parent Leadership Grant” Opened March 1

The grant encourages nonprofit organizations to incorporate parent voice in decision-making. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened a new grant o…

February 21, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Regional 2Gen Summit Underscores Importance of Supporting Families

The event convened practitioners, parents, and policymakers to continue existing enthusiasm and galvanize new support for empowering families and communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The…

February 17, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $160,000 Supporting Animal Welfare

Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties SARASOTA, FL – Nearly $160,000 will be awar…

February 15, 2024

“Season of Sharing” Surpasses $4.2 Million in Donations in 24th Annual Campaign

Seven matching gifts totaling $700,000 contributed by The Patterson Foundation enhance the millions provided by the community to support neighbors in need all year long. SARASOTA, FL – T…

February 12, 2024

Season of Sharing and the stories we write together

If you've ever experienced the joy of reading a book with a child or making up a story with them, then you know how the guidelines we rely on as adults - like every action has an equal and opp…

January 25, 2024

Application open for Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarship Opportunities

Applications for students under age 24 are due March 1, 2024. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened its Traditional Scholarship Application for st…

December 27, 2023

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $110,000 to 15 Area Nonprofits

Grants support capacity building in nonprofits serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded 15 local nonprofit organizatio…