Community foundation · EIN 59-1956886
The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc
Sarasota, FL
The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc is a community foundation based in Sarasota, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $44.2M in grants paid across 995 grants, with $518M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (sparcc) and Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center Aka Caring Collective.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Certain grantees are required to submit written final reports in a specific format upon (i) completion of the grant (ii) request by the foundation, or (iii) 13 months from the time the grant is awarded, whichever comes first.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Community impact powered by philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations | $4,102,690 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (sparcc) | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $2,536,821 |
| Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center Aka Caring Collective | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $2,251,911 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc | Sarasota, FL | Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification | $1,370,368 |
| School Board of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Education | $1,227,203 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | San Francisco, CA | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations | $1,000,000 |
| Community Coalition on Homelessness DBA Turning Points | Bradenton, FL | Human Services | $954,650 |
| Step Up Suncoast | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $943,004 |
| United Way of Charlotte County | Port Charlotte, FL | Human Services | $824,000 |
| Longboat Island Chapel Inc | Longboat Key, FL | Religion Related, Spiritual Development | $756,713 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification | $561,204 |
| St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church | Sarasota, FL | Human Services | $508,925 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Reno, NV | Healthcare | $450,000 |
| Tidewell Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | Healthcare | $448,672 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | Education | $418,237 |
| United Way of South Sarasota County | Venice, FL | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations | $407,250 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties | Sarasota, FL | Youth Development | $387,468 |
| Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Housing, Shelter | $387,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $337,096 |
| Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County Inc | Sarasota, FL | Education | $333,123 |
| Equal Srq Inc | Sarasota, FL | Mental Health, Crisis Intervention | $331,800 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | Sarasota, FL | Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition | $331,522 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | Healthcare | $331,224 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Inc | Sarasota, FL | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $301,512 |
| Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $289,631 |
The 25 largest of 995 grants listed on the return. 455 grants to individuals ($1.87M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Florida$31.2M · 376 grants
- Massachusetts$4.4M · 18 grants
- California$1.34M · 14 grants
- New York$790K · 32 grants
- Nevada$600K · 2 grants
- District of Columbia$591K · 11 grants
- Colorado$304K · 4 grants
- North Carolina$274K · 10 grants
- Maryland$240K · 3 grants
- Texas$174K · 1 grant
- West Virginia$165K · 3 grants
- Illinois$151K · 8 grants
Quick answers
Does The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $44,178,439 in grants paid (995 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (MA), $4.1M, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (sparcc) (FL), $2.54M, Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center Aka Caring Collective (FL), $2.25M, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc (FL), $1.37M and School Board of Sarasota County (FL), $1.23M.