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
Sarasota Nonprofit Receives $25,000 Grant for Mental Health
A Sarasota-based nonprofit received a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand its mental health services program. Harvest House, a nonprofit that provides hou…
Community Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to SPARCC's Emergency Shelter Program
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, supported by the Laszlo Jozsef Imre and…
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…
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…