October 14, 2026
2026 Year-End Giving Dates to Remember
The end of 2026 is right around the corner, as are deadlines for charitable giving. Here are dates to keep in mind as the year winds down: Non-cash year-end gifts must be discussed with Gener…
August 6, 2026
Athena Giving Circle Contributes $20,000 to All Faiths Food Bank for Hygiene Products in Newtown
For many families struggling to make ends meet, everyday hygiene products have become unaffordable. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Athena Giving Circle of the Community Foundation of Sar…
December 1, 2025
How the Eluned and Edward Russell Charitable Foundation Came to Be
When Edward Russell and Eluned Breckenridge met on a cruise ship in 1974, romance struck immediately, and theirs was much more than a fleeting encounter. Eluned, who went by “Lynne,&rdqu…
October 30, 2025
2025 Year-End Giving Deadlines Are Approaching
The end of 2025 is right around the corner, as are deadlines for charitable giving. Here are dates to keep in mind as the year winds down: Cash Donations IRA rollover checks must be received…
May 8, 2025
A Tale of Two Sisters
For nearly a decade, our community foundation has invited individuals and families we work with to behind-the-scenes tours of local nonprofit organizations to gain a more in-depth understandin…
April 29, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $322,000 to 29 Nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $322,450 through its programmatic and capacity building grant cycles to 29 nonprofits serving Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, and Charlo…
December 18, 2024
Guardian Angel: The Many Pursuits of Kathleen F. Cellura
Photo credit: Maggie Martinez At 87 years, Kathi Cellura has energy that belies her age. She moves around her villa with apparent ease, presenting meticulously arranged collections of angels,…
December 4, 2024
2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines
2024 year-end gifting deadlines for charitable contributions range from December 15 - December 31, depending on the type of assets outlined below. Cash donations: Credit card contributions…
December 4, 2024
Popular Year-End Strategies for Impact-Focused Philanthropists
As you discuss your year-end giving plan with your tax advisor, here are five popular strategies that are gaining traction with philanthropists across the country for your consideration: 1.…