Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice builds strong communities through leadership, partnership, and endowed philanthropy.


Gulf Coast Community Foundation is the largest community foundation in Florida with assets of a quarter of a billion dollars. Founded in late 1995, the Foundation has awarded grants of more than $76 million in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, education, civic affairs, and the environment.

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The Foundation offers donors of all means the opportunity to have a lasting impact on their community while maximizing income, gift, and estate tax benefits.

For information about the Foundation's history, mission, Board, or staff, click on one of the buttons at the top of this page.
601 Tamiami Trail South • Venice, FL 34285 • Directions • Tel 941.486.4600 • Fax 941.486.4699 • E-mail