Your generosity can shape our community for generations to come.
The Legacy Society recognizes individuals and families who have chosen to include the
Community Foundation of Sarasota County in their estate plans, creating a lasting connection
between the causes they care about today and the community they envision for tomorrow.
“Our legacy fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County gives us peace of mind knowing our philanthropic support will continue to impact our community long after we're gone.”
—Patricia and Roger Courtois
What It Means to Join the Legacy Society
As a Legacy Society member, you will receive:
- Full access to a dedicated philanthropic advisor and a team of charitable giving professionals
- Assistance in documenting your charitable intentions according to your preferred timeline
- Invitations to special events like our annual Legacy Luncheon and, if you wish, recognition at events*
- Confidence that your philanthropic intent will be carried out exactly as you intend
*Prefer to be anonymous? We will honor your privacy.
How to Join
All that is required to join is to indicate that you have included, or plan to include, a gift to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in your estate plan. This can be done through the simple online form below or with the assistance of one of our philanthropic advisors. When you are ready, our team can also help document your charitable wishes or establish a future fund.
Want to Learn More?
Call us at (941) 955-3000 to speak with one of our philanthropic advisors about joining the Legacy Society or about your charitable estate plans. You can also email donorservices@cfsarasota.org at any time and one of our philanthropic advisors will follow up with you.
