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John Brothers Named Barancik Foundation’s Next CEO

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

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Foundation honors five more educators with Ripple Effect Teacher Award

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

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Foundation awards over $8.1 million in grants

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

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Report: “Bold action” needed on Sarasota County’s affordable housing crisis

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

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Podcast: Teri Hansen on Philanthropic Leadership and Board Effectiveness

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

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Suncoast Searchlight seeks development director

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

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Five Outstanding Teachers Earn “Ripple Effect” Award

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

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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…

Greg LubereckiMay 12, 2025

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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…

Greg LubereckiApril 29, 2025

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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…

Greg LubereckiApril 23, 2025