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,…
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…
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 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…
December 17, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $445,000 in New Grants, Providing Broad Support to Nearly 30 Organizations
The funds will help local nonprofits increase programming and outreach and build internal fundraising and planning capacity. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $445,0…