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Board names John Annis President/CEO

The Barancik Foundation Board of Directors has named John Annis President/CEO, making permanent the leadership role he has held on an interim basis since March. “John has provided steady, thoughtful…

Greg LubereckiAugust 18, 2026

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Foundation Welcomes Booker Grad for Summer Internship

Meet Milordjie! This summer, Barancik Foundation has opened its doors to welcome a talented local student for a hands-on internship to gain professional experience, learn about the community, and help…

Greg LubereckiJune 18, 2026

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Foundation Elects Board Members, Appoints Officers

Our Board of Directors recently elected Marlon Brown and Jeffrey McCurdy to three-year terms on the Board. The Board also elected members Rebecca Harris Barancik as Chair and Steve Barancik…

Greg LubereckiFebruary 10, 2026

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Barancik Foundation Commits to Multiyear, General Operating Support

Listen first. That’s a principle we strive to practice in our philanthropy at Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. Through ongoing conversations and facilitated feedback, our nonprofit partners have told us…

Greg LubereckiFebruary 3, 2026

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Barancik Foundation’s 2025 Grantee Perception Report

In September and October of 2025, the Center for Effective Philanthropy conducted a Grantee Perception Survey for Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. Through confidential, anonymous feedback from our grantees, we…

Greg LubereckiJanuary 28, 2026

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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 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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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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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

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Barancik Foundation welcomes Jeff McCurdy to Board of Directors

Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected Jeffrey McCurdy to join the Board as a director. McCurdy has served on Barancik Foundation’s Investment Committee since 2020. McCurdy…

Greg LubereckiApril 14, 2025