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$6 Million in Grant Awards

Our Board of Directors recently approved $6 million in grants to improve access to quality education, expand human services for vulnerable community members, strengthen local arts programs, and more.  “These grants reflect our belief that meaningful change begins with big ideas and trusted partners,” said President | CEO Teri A Hansen.  “We are committed to investing in organizations that are shaping a more hopeful future and fueling partnerships that can make our community stronger, smarter, and more compassionate.”
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An Uncommon Approach to the Common Good

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.

About Us

At a Glance

$160

Million
Awarded

270+

Nonprofit
Partners

6

Collaborative
Initiatives

100

TIME
Fellows

40

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 Initiatives

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Foundation Awards $6 Million in Grants

Our Board of Directors recently approved $6 million in grants to improve access to quality education, expand human services for vulnerable community members, strengthen local arts programs, and more. “These…
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Application Now Open for 2026 TIME Fellowship

With the end of the school year approaching, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation encourages Sarasota County Schools educators to make time this summer to plan a dream project that will…
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Leadership Transition for Grants and Initiatives Team

Poised for a new phase of growth and community impact, Barancik Foundation is broadening leadership responsibilities on our grants and initiatives team. Effective May 1, longtime Senior Vice President John…

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About Barancik Foundation

The Charles and Margery Barancik family has long believed in the power of philanthropy to shape our world and enrich the lives of all people. It was the expression of this belief that led them in 2014 to establish Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation—a private, family foundation located in Sarasota, Florida.

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The Barancik Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.

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