Five More Educators Honored with Ripple Effect Award
These Sarasota County teachers were nominated by their principals for the positive impact they have on their students — in the classroom and later in their lives. Barancik Foundation has recognized 30 educators with the Ripple Effect Teacher Award since 2021.
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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
$127
Million
Awarded
225
Nonprofit
Partners
175
Barancik
Scholars
50
TIME
Fellowships
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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.
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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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Barancik Foundation Awards $5 Million in Grants
Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved over $5 million in grants. The funding includes 11 grants to regional nonprofit organizations working in education, mental health, humanitarian…
