December 18, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Raises Nearly $9 Million for Disaster Response and Recovery After Historic Hurricane Season
Funds support both immediate needs and long-term assistance in the hard-hit region SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has so far raised nearly $9 million in eight…
December 9, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Propels Reach With Staff Appointments, Promotions
Appointments strengthen the foundation’s position as a leader in innovative and thoughtful philanthropy SARASOTA, FL – As the Community Foundation of Sarasota County strives to sup…
December 4, 2024
2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines
2024 year-end gifting deadlines for charitable contributions range from December 15 - December 31, depending on the type of assets outlined below. Cash donations: Credit card contributions…
November 5, 2024
Mischa Kirby to present at national philanthropy conference
SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Mischa Kirby, vice president of strategy and communications, will be among the experts presenting at this year’s Phil…
October 28, 2024
Bishop-Parker Foundation contributes $100,000 to Season of Sharing to provide post-hurricane relief to Manatee County
The gift will help Manatee County residents rebound from financial crises propelled by Hurricanes Helene and Milton SARASOTA, FL – After the devastating impacts to Manatee County brought…
October 24, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County President/CEO Roxie Jerde presenting on national Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar October 31
The free online program addresses how climate change affects traditional disaster grantmaking and offers opportunities for innovation. SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota…
October 23, 2024
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation Supports Hurricane Relief and Recovery with $1 Million in Gifts to Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Two matching gifts of $500,000 each support immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts from storm damage in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – After t…
October 16, 2024
Baltimore Orioles Support Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts
Orioles to donate up to $500,000 to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Orioles fans encouraged to donate Baltimore, MD and Sarasota, FL – In response to the devastating impact…