Private foundation · EIN 59-6169723 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Sarasota County Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (MAY 31) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $65K total, median $5,000. Stated restrictions: Preference given to organizations in sarasota county, fl. The foundation does not make grants to capital campaigns or multi year commitments

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$65K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
MAY 31
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations Contact: Apply Online to Conner Sawyer, 100 Main Street, Winston Salem, Nc, 8557392921 Deadlines: MAY 31 Restrictions: Preference given to organizations in sarasota county, fl. The foundation does not make grants to capital campaigns or multi year commitments

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Haven Adults Children DisabSarasota, FLGeneral operating$10K
Samaritan Counseling Services Gulf CoastSarasota, FLGeneral operating$10K
Forty Carrots of Sarasota IncSarasota, FLGeneral operating$10K
Pines of Sarasota Foundation IncSarasota, FLGeneral operating$7,500
Neuro Challenge Foundation IncSarasota, FLGeneral operating$5,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncPocatello, IDGeneral operating$5,000
Children FIRST IncSarasota, FLGeneral operating$5,000
Second Chance Last Opportunity IncSarasota, FLGeneral operating$5,000
Tidewell Foundation IncSarasota, FLGeneral operating$5,000
Conservation Found of the Gulf Coast IncOsprey, FLGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Florida 9 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Sarasota County Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sarasota County Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations Deadlines: MAY 31.

How much does Sarasota County Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Sarasota County Foundation give?

Florida (9 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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