April 16, 2026
2026 Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Local Nonprofits
Gifts made during the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s campaign bring the challenge’s cumulative impact to almost $110 million. Sarasota, Florida — More than 50,000…
April 13, 2026
Grant Expands Adult English Classes in Manatee County
A $24,755 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will help the Manatee Literacy Council continue providing in-person English classes for adults in Manatee County who are workin…
April 6, 2026
The Giving Challenge Is Back!
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s 10th Giving Challenge takes place from noon to noon, April 15 to 16, and you can already feel the excitement building across our community.…
April 3, 2026
Academy at Glengary Receives Community Foundation Grant
Academy at Glengary has received a generous $13,450 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for the development of their Launchpad to Success initiative for yo…
March 9, 2026
Moments of Joy, Moments of Connection
Last week, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County gathered to honor a long-held tradition: celebrating the individuals and families whose charitable legacies continue to shape lives here…
March 4, 2026
State College of Florida Supports 70 Students With Reading Disorders Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative
The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Disability Resource Center has provided support and services to 70 State College of Florida students facing reading challenges and learning disa…
February 24, 2026
Students Age 24 and Older Are Encouraged to Apply for Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarships Through April 15
Adult students can complete one common application to become eligible for more than 40 scholarship opportunities. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is accepting applications for its…
February 19, 2026
Animal Welfare Grants Will Help Pets and Wildlife With Urgent and Extraordinary Needs
A series of grants from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County strengthens nonprofits’ ability to care for animals with acute conditions, from dogs and cats to manatees and parrots.…
February 17, 2026
Foundation Leaders to Participate in Conference Discussions Focused on Philanthropy, Journalism, Education, and Economic Mobility
Mischa Kirby, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s vice president of strategy and communications, and Kirsten Russell, the foundation’s vice president of community impact,…