Sarasota County Foundation Grant

The Sarasota County Foundation, established in 1958, aims to facilitate charitable donations for various purposes within Sarasota County. It provides grants to organizations that support educational, cultural, health, and humanitarian initiatives. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt, while the foundation typically does not fund endowments, travel, or completed projects. The foundation emphasizes support for local services, ensuring that its contributions enhance the community's welfare.

Established in 1958 by Palmer First National Bank and Trust, the purpose of the foundation is to facilitate the administration of donations for charitable purposes in Sarasota County.
Grants may be awarded to corporations, associations, or institutions whose purpose is to advance charitable, religious, educational, literary, or scientific goals, or to those organizations whose purpose is to distribute and apply such funds to any one or more such goals, whether located in the city and county of Sarasota or elsewhere.
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment/animals Health Human services International/foreign affairs Public/society benefit Religion
Types of Support
Program support and capital projects.

Eligibility

Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The foundation generally does not fund:EndowmentsTravelResearchAnnual giving campaignsCompleted projectsDebt reductionDeficit financingOperating/program expensesMarketing materials and advertisingConferences, workshops, and seminarsOrganizations may not apply to both the Sarasota County Foundation and the Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation within the same year.The foundation does not make grants to capital campaigns or multi-year commitments.