July 11, 2024
$500,000 in grants awarded to support vital programming
Grants support nonprofit organizations promoting access to educational, health, and human services in the region SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded mo…
July 1, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County publishes “State of the Nonprofit Sector Report”
Findings highlight strengths of nearly 750 nonprofit organizations serving in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties and the challenges the sector faces FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—T…
June 27, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Welcomes New Board Members
New members include Dan Denton, Erin Duggan, and Mitzie Henson. SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has elected officers and appointed new members to its Board o…
June 13, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $58,000 Eight Local Nonprofits to Stimulate Parent Leadership Strategies
Funding supports organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s first Parent Leadership Grant…
June 10, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Announces Retirement of President and CEO Roxie Jerde in June 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s president and chief executive officer will retire next year in June 2025 at the conclusion of the organization&…
May 30, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $110,000 in Capacity Building Grants to 15 Local Nonprofits
Funding supports organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded $110,000 to 15 nonprofits…
May 17, 2024
2024 Giving Challenge Competitive Campaign Prizes Awarded to 63 Nonprofits
Nearly $100,000 was awarded to organizations through contests of creativity and strategy. SARASOTA, FL – Prizes for the 2024 Giving Challenge have been announced, with an additional 63…
May 9, 2024
Hope in the face of opportunity
It is human nature to rush in to help in the aftermath of a crisis. We see it time and again after natural disasters or accidents, the immediate aid given to help restore normalcy. While this…