Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its stated purpose is to support projects for youth and older adults that its trustees consider deserving of assistance.
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc gave $62K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,248
- +522.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,788
- -52.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,577,626
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1582 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 296-7218
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Pines of Sarasota ($10K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Florida. The foundation describes its charitable activity as providing grants and scholarships to local charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 141% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pines of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Inc Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Easter Seals Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Senior Friendship Centers Inc Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $6,000 |
| The Mark Wandell Foundation Bradenton, FL | Program Support | $6,000 |
| The Players Inc Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $4,500 |
| Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences Sarasota, FL | Program Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,577,626 | $22,460 | $71,041 | $62,248 | 13 | $62,248 | $9,635 | $73,472 |
| 2024 | $1,445,771 | $48,972 | $50,829 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $41,100 | — |
| 2023 | $1,261,068 | $45,160 | $57,206 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $38,905 | — |
| 2022 | $1,163,662 | $28,834 | $108,279 | $25,850 | 3 | — | $18,863 | — |
| 2021 | $1,413,872 | $342,803 | $64,510 | $15,000 | 2 | — | $338,152 | — |
| 2020 | $1,242,426 | $114,164 | $60,457 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $101,276 | — |
| 2019 | $1,191,870 | $49,615 | $55,887 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $27,698 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is “to support such worthy projects for youth and the elderly as in the opinion of the trustees shall be deserving of such assistance.” Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants and scholarships to local charities.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Meals on Wheels of Sarasota says it prepares and delivers nutritious meals to Sarasota County residents who are elderly, homebound, or unable to prepare a meal themselves. Senior Friendship Centers says it works to reduce isolation and loneliness and support health, dignity, and quality of life as people age. The Players Theatre describes its mission as entertaining, educating, and engaging the community through live theatre. Embracing Our Differences says it uses arts and education to inspire kindness and respect.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $62,248. Grant amounts ranged from $248 to $10,000, with a median grant of $6,000. Its largest listed grants included $10,000 to The Pines of Sarasota and $6,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast, Easter Seals, Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, Senior Friendship Centers, Take Stock in Children, and The Mark Wandell Foundation. Other listed grants included $4,500 to The Players, $4,000 each to Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County and Embracing Our Differences, $2,500 to Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center, and $1,000 to Mayors Feed the Hungry. Each listed grant was designated for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marla Doss as president, Terry McGannon as vice president, Stephanie Murphy as secretary, and Ryan Thompson as treasurer. Directors listed are Dana Keane, Jeff DeJongh, Mark Ward, Jeff Schmidt, and Fred Rood.
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc is led by Marla Doss, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marla Doss
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Keane
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Rood
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dejongh
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ward
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry McGannon
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Murphy
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: James Toale (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Abraham (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Douglas Grosso (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Stuart (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc
How much does Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc give each year?
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc gave $62K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $4,788, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc give grants?
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (12 grants).
Does Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (13 grants).
Who are Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Pines of Sarasota ($10,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Inc ($6,000) and Easter Seals ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc?
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is “to support such worthy projects for youth and the elderly as in the opinion of the trustees shall be deserving of such assistance.” Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants and scholarships to local charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6153329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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