SARASOTA Be The One
Each one of us has the potential to impact a person, a cause, a community.
Community Impact
Community Care
Community Care
Caring for our community means being a resource during challenging times. We are proud to respond to Emergency Needs & Disaster Relief and initiatives around Providing Stability, that address Health & Hunger issues, provide care for Animals & the Environment, and assist with Placemaking through housing, transportation, and economic support.
Empowerment & Success
Empowerment & Success
A fulfilling life comes from support, encouragement, wisdom, and experience that guide us to our dreams. We invest in Literacy Support, Student Enrichment, Scholarships & Mentoring, Career Development & Advancement, and opportunities to create Lifelong Connections so that everyone can be empowered to realize their potential.
Belonging & Culture
Belonging & Culture
To have a place or group where you belong inspires passion and creativity. By supporting organizations whose work Bridge Generations and Unites the Community around Cultural Development & the Arts, we are here to help build the community we all want to live in.
Stories of Impact
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…
Panther Prep College Bridge Program Renewed for Summer 2026
The Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund, through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, has granted South Florida State College (SFSC) Foundation $26,000 for Panther Prep, a six-we…
Building Bridges Through the Arts: CreArte Latino Awarded $20,000 Community Impact Grant
On any given day at CreArte Latino Cultural Center, a child might be learning a new dance step while a parent joins a bilingual book club nearby. A teenager rehearses for a performance as gra…
In the Spotlight
July 6, 2026
America at 250: Let's Build the Future We Want, Together
This past Saturday, America celebrated its 250th birthday. Two and a half centuries ago, our founders gave us a framework for freedom, and every generation since has had the responsibility to…