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Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County was created in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council to encourage philanthropic individuals to leave a charitable legacy to the citizens of Sarasota County.
Since 1979, the Community Foundation has been making the important connection between individuals' personal memories, passions, dreams and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. We help create permanent charitable funds of everlasting impact. These funds ensure that people of vision will have an enduring influence on the life of their community and the charitable causes they hold dear, that is truly For Good.
Since 1979, the Community Foundation has been making the important connection between individuals' personal memories, passions, dreams and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. We help create permanent charitable funds of everlasting impact. These funds ensure that people of vision will have an enduring influence on the life of their community and the charitable causes they hold dear, that is truly For Good.
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Recent News from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Teen Court, Community Foundation Team Up for School Services
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Teen Court of Sarasota has announced a collaboration with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, in the form of a $25,000 grant to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Teen Court of Sarasota has announced a collaboration with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, in the form of a $25,000 grant to...more
Building community along with homes
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
In 2002, Wetherington made an initial gift of $1 million to establish the Lee Wetherington Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
In 2002, Wetherington made an initial gift of $1 million to establish the Lee Wetherington Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation...more
Six Sarasota-Manatee programs that work on grade-level reading
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The initiative, funded in part through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, has grown from 62 students in 2012 to more than 1,100...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The initiative, funded in part through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, has grown from 62 students in 2012 to more than 1,100...more
Theatre Odyssey Presents its Seventh Annual Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... have been made possible through the generosity of the Dorothy B. Templeton Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... have been made possible through the generosity of the Dorothy B. Templeton Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Ringling College Library Association hosts Platinum Reception
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Henson then introduced Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, sponsors of the Platinum Reception,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Henson then introduced Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, sponsors of the Platinum Reception,...more
Focus on Manatee: The opportunity to make a difference does not end with the holidays
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Community Foundation recently received a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor to help fund the campaign in Manatee County. We...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Community Foundation recently received a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor to help fund the campaign in Manatee County. We...more
Aaron: A challenge to 'share'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County does something through Season of Sharing that I cannot do myself. The foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County does something through Season of Sharing that I cannot do myself. The foundation...more
'Part of my DNA:' Philanthropist challenges community to donate
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Gerri Aaron doesn't usually talk to her friends about her philanthropy, but Season of Sharing is different. Local philanthropist Gerri Aaron...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Gerri Aaron doesn't usually talk to her friends about her philanthropy, but Season of Sharing is different. Local philanthropist Gerri Aaron...more
How do we measure success in 2019?
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
That background is still incredibly important in our work at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Careful management of the funds...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
That background is still incredibly important in our work at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Careful management of the funds...more
Patterson matches another $100000 for Season of Sharing
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing, which was created by the Herald-Tribune Media Group and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, has helped more...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing, which was created by the Herald-Tribune Media Group and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, has helped more...more
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