Welcome to the Plantation Community Foundation
Our Mission
The Plantation Community Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of South Sarasota County residents by supporting organizations involved in social services, healthcare, educational, environmental and cultural activities.
Making a Difference!
Since inception, the formula of caring and sharing - "Making a Difference" - and having fun doing it, is still going strong. In 2021, the Foundation achieved the milestone of $3.2 million in aggregate giving thanks to our generous members and friends!
Spreading the Seeds of Community Giving
by Supporting These Endeavors
Donna Castellano, our Membership Chair, has an invitation for you to join us and become a member of the Plantation Community Foundation.
Join in the fun...Join in the Caring
We're doing it again!! Here are the Fundraising Events that we have planned for the 2021-2022 season:
November 17th
Fall "Fun" Raiser Hold onto your Hats!
December 15th
Holiday Giving Drive
February 6th
The Red White & Blue Open
March 30th
Broadway Under the Stars
April 6th
The Lucky Ducks are coming again!
Through events like these we have awarded more than $3 million dollars in grants to non-profit organizations since our inception in 1988!
We funded 38 Grants in 2020-2021 and distributed $136,300 to South Sarasota County concerns!
We did all of this because of you, our members. Thank you for being part of the team that is "Making A Difference" in our community.
If you are not a member, consider joining us for the next season. We welcome you to our organization.
Please accept the challenge to make South Sarasota County a better place.
Join Today! You can register here, you can stop by our office,
or you can call 941-497-4826.
Watch Epiphany Cathedral School - 2019 STREAM Camp Video
Click on video and download to watch the winning video made by a scholarship recipient and her sister. Both girls would not have been able to attend without the help of the registration fee from the Plantation Foundation!
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MP4 video/audio file [7.7 MB]
Watch STEMsmart Classroom Video
Disclosure Statement
Sponsored by the Plantation Community Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. 100% of all contributions are retained by The Plantation Community Foundation, Florida Registration #SC-01039.
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the State. Registration does not imply endorsements, approval, or recommendation by the State.
Impact Grant
2019
The PCF was able to award 2 Community Impact Grants in 2019.
$26,000 was awarded to InStride Therapy to start a new therapeutic program for veterans suffering from PTSD and related conditions.
$48,000 was awarded to the Senior Friendship Center in Venice to fully upgrade two of their client lavatories.
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