“Our community continues to be enriched by the Barancik Foundation’s dogged commitment to upholding the remarkable legacy of its founders, Charles and Margery Barancik.”
– Herald-Tribune Media Group
Our Work
Our Focus Areas
Barancik Foundation works alongside a network of partners to address challenges that immediately affect people’s lives and ultimately impact all of Sarasota and the wider region. Our grants work in tandem, transcending single issues and improving our community holistically.
Education
Education is the cornerstone of individual well-being and community prosperity. We seek to help students reach their full potential, from early learning through postsecondary education. We also champion educators, investing in their professional growth, celebrating their impact, and seeking to attract and retain talented teachers. Finally, we fund partnerships that connect and strengthen every step of the educational journey, ensuring students are supported from classroom to career.
Humanitarian Causes
We are committed to improving lives and breaking cycles of hardship. We invest in efforts to help people overcome challenges, meet basic needs, and build pathways to a more stable future. Our work supports those facing poverty, housing insecurity, hunger, mental health struggles, and physical disabilities. We also stand with veterans, children, and families, providing opportunities for healing, growth, and self-sufficiency.
Arts and Culture
We appreciate the power of the arts to enrich lives, foster creativity, and strengthen communities. That's why we support initiatives and organizations that engage people in meaningful cultural experiences, promote social cohesion, and provide young people with opportunities to explore the arts. Our priorities include making the arts accessible to people of all backgrounds and abilities, and helping emerging artists develop their craft and elevate their voices.
Environment
Everyone deserves to live in a healthy environment that promotes well-being. That includes clean air and water and sustainable ecosystems. We support efforts to protect and preserve local natural resources, promote responsible access to public green space, and foster climate adaptation and resilience in our communities. Our work also encourages people to connect with nature through education and supports policies and initiatives that safeguard the environment for future generations.
Medical Research
Barancik Foundation supports efforts to innovate medical research designed to impact the potential pathway for treatment and cure of issues that have affected the Barancik family.
