Over $5.2 Million in New Grants
The Barancik Foundation Board of Directors recently approved over $5.2 million in grants. Much of the funding aims to bolster nonprofit organizations that help weave the social safety net for vulnerable families and individuals in our region.
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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
$155
Million
Awarded
260+
Nonprofit
Partners
8
Collaborative
Initiatives
75
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.
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