February 12, 2026

New Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grants Will Improve Nonprofits' Operations and Boost Self-Sufficiency

By Press Release, Blog, Homepage - Blog, Cooper Levey-Baker,

Recent Capacity Building grants are intended to help nonprofits set themselves up for long-term success. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded…

February 9, 2026

Season of Sharing Campaign Raises $4.2 Million to Assist Families in Need

By Press Release, Blog, Homepage - Blog, Cooper Levey-Baker,

Nearly 2,200 donors contributed and 100 percent of the donations will go to help individuals and families pay for basic living expenses. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of…

February 9, 2026

The Understated Power of a Library Card

By Blog, Homepage Spotlight Item, SRQ Media, Jessica Muroff,

I joined the Community Foundation of Sarasota County as president and CEO three weeks ago, and while I served the Sarasota area in many ways as a nonprofit leader before that, this is the firs…

February 2, 2026

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Receives $11,500 Grant

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Scene Magazine,

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is pleased to announce it has received an $11,500 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support one year of its cust…

January 29, 2026

Scott Swan Joins Community Foundation of Sarasota County as Philanthropic Advisor

By Press Release, Blog, Homepage - Blog, Cooper Levey-Baker,

In the role, the longtime banker will work with donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently hired Scot…

January 29, 2026

Pines of Sarasota Foundation Awarded $20,000 Grant

By Blog, Story of Impact - Featured, Scene Magazine,

Pines of Sarasota Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the Pines…

January 26, 2026

Bishop-Parker Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Season of Sharing

By Press Release, Blog, Homepage - Blog, Cooper Levey-Baker,

The funding bolsters the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s annual giving campaign and will be used to assist residents in Manatee County. Sarasota, Florida — As the Communi…

January 17, 2026

Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation Receives Grant

By Blog, Story of Impact - Featured, Scene Magazine,

As the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation enters a new phase of growth, the organization is sharpening its strategic direction and strengthening its internal structure. A $7,500 Capac…

January 14, 2026

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Is Accepting Scholarship Applications From Students Under the Age of 24 Through Feb. 1

By Blog, Homepage - Blog, Cooper Levey-Baker,

Students complete one common application to become eligible for more than 90 scholarship opportunities. The application period for the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s tradition…