December 9, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Propels Reach With Staff Appointments, Promotions

Appointments strengthen the foundation’s position as a leader in innovative and thoughtful philanthropy SARASOTA, FL – As the Community Foundation of Sarasota County strives to sup…

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…

November 5, 2024

Mischa Kirby to present at national philanthropy conference

SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Mischa Kirby, vice president of strategy and communications, will be among the experts presenting at this year’s Phil…

October 28, 2024

Bishop-Parker Foundation contributes $100,000 to Season of Sharing to provide post-hurricane relief to Manatee County

The gift will help Manatee County residents rebound from financial crises propelled by Hurricanes Helene and Milton SARASOTA, FL – After the devastating impacts to Manatee County brought…

October 24, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County President/CEO Roxie Jerde presenting on national Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar October 31

The free online program addresses how climate change affects traditional disaster grantmaking and offers opportunities for innovation. SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota…

October 23, 2024

Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation Supports Hurricane Relief and Recovery with $1 Million in Gifts to Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Two matching gifts of $500,000 each support immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts from storm damage in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – After t…

October 16, 2024

Baltimore Orioles Support Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts

Orioles to donate up to $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Orioles fans encouraged to donate Baltimore, MD and Sarasota, FL – In response to the devastating impact…

October 8, 2024

The Patterson Foundation Contributing Up to $3 Million to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for Disaster Relief and Recovery

The new funding will support immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) – In response to Hurricane…