July 23, 2026
New Hires Expand the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Expertise in Charitable Giving and Engagement
Margaret Karakashian, Michelle Maslowski and Helena Von Otto have joined the foundation, where they will work with donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals, among other responsibi…
July 1, 2026
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Adds Three New Members to Its Board of Directors
Dane DeSantis, Greg DiDomenico and Greg Parris recently joined the foundation’s board. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s board of directors re…
June 24, 2026
Masala Giving Circle Awards More Than $50,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations
Masala Giving Circle, a group of more than 100 philanthropically minded African American women in the Sarasota area, recently awarded $52,200 to six nonprofits, strengthening efforts to reduce…
June 11, 2026
New Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grants Will Strengthen Nearly 50 Nonprofits
More than $500,000 was recently distributed to organizations working in areas such as hunger, literacy, mental health, affordable housing and more. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foun…
May 27, 2026
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards More Than $2.1 Million in Scholarships to 500-Plus Students
Recipients range from recent high school graduates heading off to college to mid-career professionals furthering their education. Sarasota, Florida — As the 2025-2026 school year comes t…
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…
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.…