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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.
Web Address
www.cfsarasota.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFSarasota
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.
Web Address
www.cfsarasota.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFSarasota
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Assets
2020 - 354,743,959
2019 - 351,898,126
2018 - 329,524,762
2017 - 272,943,653
2020 - 354,743,959
2019 - 351,898,126
2018 - 329,524,762
2017 - 272,943,653
Domestic Grants
2020 - 44,970,605
2019 - 19,184,254
2018 - 31,357,684
2020 - 44,970,605
2019 - 19,184,254
2018 - 31,357,684
Recent News from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Dreams on hold: Season of Sharing impacts two generations hurt by Sarasota housing crisis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
This story comes from a partnership between the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Saundra Amrhein covers...more
As Season of Sharing launches new campaign, need is high in Sarasota and Manatee counties
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Since 2000, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has partnered with the Herald-Tribune and area nonprofits to prevent homelessness...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Since 2000, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has partnered with the Herald-Tribune and area nonprofits to prevent homelessness...more
SRQ Daily Nov 2, 2022 - Wednesday Philanthropy Edition
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Florida Philanthropic Network College Access and Success Initiative (CASI 2.0) Challenge Match grant was made possible by Helios...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Florida Philanthropic Network College Access and Success Initiative (CASI 2.0) Challenge Match grant was made possible by Helios...more
Sarasota Orchestra, Van Wezel team up for benefit concert - WWSB
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Tickets are $10-$25 and all proceeds from the concert benefit the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Tickets are $10-$25 and all proceeds from the concert benefit the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
6 ways to help Hurricane Ian recovery in the Suncoast region - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The Patterson Foundation has given a gift of $500,000 to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The Patterson Foundation has given a gift of $500,000 to...more
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund offers way to help after Ian - SRQ Daily Oct 1, 2022
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Philanthropy is one piece of it, but we can help jumpstart so much through ... tastes, culture, boutiques and philanthropic hearts of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Philanthropy is one piece of it, but we can help jumpstart so much through ... tastes, culture, boutiques and philanthropic hearts of...more
Giving Circles Bring Together Like-Minded Philanthropists to Help Those in Need
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Members of Manatee Matches, which manages its finances through the Manatee Community Foundation, see themselves as investing in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Members of Manatee Matches, which manages its finances through the Manatee Community Foundation, see themselves as investing in...more
Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives Over $220,000 In Regional And National Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Hermitage was recently awarded a $50,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County (CFSC) to support...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Hermitage was recently awarded a $50,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County (CFSC) to support...more
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Cements Strategic Partnership with WBTT
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation-supported events take place on the following dates this year: Groovin' on the Soul Train, November 11, 2022; Dr....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation-supported events take place on the following dates this year: Groovin' on the Soul Train, November 11, 2022; Dr....more
SRQ Daily Sep 14, 2022 - Wednesday Philanthropy Edition
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Published 10x a year, SRQ Magazine captures the people, tastes, culture, boutiques and philanthropic hearts of Sarasota, Bradenton Area and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Published 10x a year, SRQ Magazine captures the people, tastes, culture, boutiques and philanthropic hearts of Sarasota, Bradenton Area and...more
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3 Social Enterprises Earn Honors at Social Enterprise Award
Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.