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
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.…
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,…
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…
In the Spotlight
February 9, 2026
The Understated Power of a Library Card
I joined the Community Foundation of Sarasota County as president and CEO three weeks ago, and while I served the Sarasota area in many ways as a nonprofit leader before that, this is the firs…