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 Earns High Marks for Donor Satisfaction, Community Impact
Latest Center for Effective Philanthropy Donor Perception Report ranks the organization among the nation’s top foundations. A new report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy places t…
Season of Sharing Donation Campaign Kicks off for 26th Year
The giving initiative has raised nearly $50 million for families in crisis in the Sarasota area. Families in need in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties will once again find suppo…
2025 Year-End Giving Deadlines Are Approaching
The end of 2025 is right around the corner, as are deadlines for charitable giving. Here are dates to keep in mind as the year winds down: Cash Donations IRA rollover checks must be received…
In the Spotlight
December 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Announces Jessica Muroff as New President and CEO
Muroff will join the Community Foundation Jan. 20, 2026, as its third president and CEO in its more than 45-year history. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Board of Directors…