Community foundation · Sarasota, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $48,504
- Typical grant
- $8,712 to $39,792 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $24,252, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 538 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $42.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.3M | $49K | 2 |
| 2023 | $50.9M | $50K | 2 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Daniel DeleoDirector
- Daniel DentonDirector
- Erin DugganDirector
- Dr Karen HamadDirector
- Mitzie HensonDirector
- David JoynerDirector
- Patricia MathewsDirector
- Dr Laura MattiaDirector
- Mercedes SolerDirector
- Dr Janet E TaylorDirector
- Jeffrey TroianoDirector
- Terri VitaleDirector
- Mary Lou WinnickDirector
- Marilyn ThompsonChair
- Paul HudsonVice chair
- Charles E WilliamsSecretary
- T Andrew StultzTreasurer
- Elizabeth PennewillGeneral counsel
- Mischa KirbyVp, strategic comm. & mark
- Kirsten RussellVp, community impact
- Jay YoungVp, philanthropy
- Roxanne JerdeCeo/president
- Erin JonesCfo
- Nicole CoudalVp, human resources
- Rina AlvarezDirector, philanthropy
- Julie AvinsController
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Healthcare
- Education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Healthcare | $40K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $8,712 |
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