February 12, 2026
New Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grants Will Improve Nonprofits' Operations and Boost Self-Sufficiency
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…