Nearly $6 Million in New Grants
The Barancik Foundation Board recently approved over $5.7 million in grants to support early education and youth development, affordable housing, mental health services, and more. “These grant awards exemplify Chuck and Margie’s belief that philanthropy has the power to positively shape our community and enrich the lives of all people,” said President and CEO Teri A Hansen.
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The issues facing our community are incredibly complex. That’s why Barancik Foundation takes a unique, multifaceted approach to our grants and initiatives. We strategically choose and collaborate with partners whose combined efforts strengthen the community from every angle.
At a Glance
$150
Million
Awarded
250+
Nonprofit
Partners
8
Collaborative
Initiatives
75
TIME
Fellows
35
Ripple Effect
Awards
Impact Areas
Community Interests We Support
Barancik Foundation works alongside a network of partners to address challenges that immediately affect people’s lives, and ultimately impact all of Sarasota. Our grants work in tandem, transcending single issues and improving our community holistically.
Our Impact Areas
Initiatives
Transforming the Community from Every Angle
We believe bold philanthropy is uniquely positioned to raise the flag on issues that threaten the future of our community. From creating a coordinated network of mental health providers to increasing access to care for mothers and babies, we are catalyzing efforts around systemic issues that require complex and long-term solutions.
Our InitiativesWhat’s Trending in Our World
New First 1,000 Days Family Navigator To Support DeSoto Moms and Babies
Tonya Wallace has joined DeSoto County-based nonprofit Links to Success in the new role of First 1,000 Days Family Navigator. Wallace will guide and connect DeSoto families to a range…
