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
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Receives $11,500 Grant
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is pleased to announce it has received an $11,500 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support one year of its cust…
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…
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…
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…