Our Board of Directors recently approved more than $4 million in grant awards to nonprofit organizations in the region. The grants support several new initiatives designed to stabilize community members…
Greg LubereckiNovember 19, 2025
We are excited to announce that John Brothers will become Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s next President and CEO, effective December 1. John brings decades of diverse experience in philanthropic…
Greg LubereckiOctober 13, 2025
Five Sarasota County Schools educators received our Ripple Effect Teacher Award this month. On September 18, Barancik Foundation staff were joined by district and school-level leaders, including Superintendent Terry Connor,…
Greg LubereckiSeptember 23, 2025
Our Board of Directors last week approved $8,154,945 in grants to fund the vital work of nonprofits in Sarasota and the surrounding region. These grant awards include big investments in…
Greg LubereckiJuly 30, 2025
Amid a rapidly growing population and rising housing costs, Sarasota County faces a deep shortage of affordable housing. This shortage negatively affects community health, educational performance, employee recruitment and retention,…
Greg LubereckiJune 5, 2025
Barancik Foundation President | CEO Teri A Hansen joined nonprofit leadership consultant Michael Corley to talk leadership, governance, and philanthropy on “I 501(c) You – The Podcast for Nonprofit Board…
Greg LubereckiJune 4, 2025
Suncoast Searchlight, the nonprofit newsroom dedicated to in-depth journalism in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties, seeks a dynamic and experienced Development Director to lead and expand its fundraising efforts. This…
Greg LubereckiMay 20, 2025
Leaders of the Sarasota County School District and Board and staff members of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation visited schools from Sarasota to North Port on May 14 to honor…
Greg LubereckiMay 20, 2025
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…
Greg LubereckiMay 12, 2025