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Transform Together
Together with our donors, we transform our region through bold and proactive philanthropy. We are your community foundation serving Sarasota County, Charlotte County, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida.
Here for Good
Connected Through Purpose
Our region turns vision into action every day.
Fueled by you, Gulf Coast Community Foundation helps to connect people, ideas, and resources to enrich lives and strengthen communities in the special place we proudly call home.
Donors
We help guide donors' generosity and support their philanthropic interests today and for future generations.
Your Giving
Nonprofits
So much of what we are able to accomplish is possible only through the work of our nonprofit partners.
Nonprofit Resources
Students
Our scholarship program ensures that our region prepares the skilled workforce we need for the future through students of all ages.
Student Resources
Professional Advisors
We strive to be our Professional Advisors' resource and sounding board as they serve their philanthropic clients.
Advisor Tools & Resources
Areas of Impact
We identify emerging needs in our region and mobilize the right resources and passionate people to address them.
It’s all about the gulf coast
As a public charity dedicated to serving the needs of our region, everything we do here is about our local communities.
$650M
Community Impact
Invested in community impact since our creation in 1995
850+
Philanthropists
Individuals, families, agencies, and organizations calling Gulf Coast home
$48M
Yearly Granted (FY25)
Grants, scholarships, and initiative support in our latest fiscal year
What's happening
Updates & Insights
All the latest news and happenings from around our community.
Foundation News
Gulf Coast Announces Fall 2026 Board Institute Graduates
On Friday, October 23, 20 dynamic community leaders from across the region graduated from the Fall 2026 Gulf Coast Board Institute, the long-standing board development initiative of Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
Stories
Sarasota Scene Magazine: Building Stronger Nonprofits—and Stronger Communities
By Hallie Peilet Young. Photo by Maggie Martinez. The following article appeared in Sarasota Scene Magazine in November 2026.
Stories
Sarasota Magazine: The Art of Collaboration
The following article appeared in Sarasota Magazine on November 1, 2026.
Stories
SRQ Daily: Some Choices Outlast Election Day
The following guest column by Erin Minor appeared in the Saturday, October 31, 2026 edition of SRQ Daily.
Stories
Venice Gondolier COLUMN: Vote 'Yes' to ensure our future
The following article appeared in the Venice Gondolier on October 21, 2026.
Stories
SRQ Daily: Showing Up Ready
The following guest column by Phillip Lanham appeared in the Saturday, October 17, 2026 edition of SRQ Daily.
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