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
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…
Community Foundation and Selby Gardens Unite to Share the Magic of Lights in Bloom With Underserved Families
More than 1,000 local children, families, teachers, and school staff enjoyed complimentary access to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Lights in Bloom holiday light show this season thanks…
Foundation Gives $25K to 2026 Literary Luncheon
To support an annual literary luncheon, the Library Foundation for Sarasota County has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The grant will go to th…
In the Spotlight
January 5, 2026
Learning From the Past While Leaning Into the Future
The start of a new year always invites reflection, but the dawn of 2026 feels like more than a reset. It is a moment to pause, take stock, and move forward with clarity. Like many, my family i…