The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Sarasota

MISSION:

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IS A SMALL, PRIVATE COLLEGE OFFERING PROGRAMS LEADING TO DEGREES THAT PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE DISCERNING VISUAL THINKERS AND ETHICAL PRACTITIONERS IN THEIR CHOSEN AREA OF ART AND DESIGN. RINGLING'S CURRICULUM BALANCES THE TEACHING OF TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL, CONCEPTUAL, AND CREATIVE ABILITIES AND SUPPORTS COURSES THAT PROVIDE HISTORICAL, MULTICULTURAL, GLOBAL, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES. IN ADDITION TO ITS DEGREE PROGRAM, RINGLING COLLEGE OFFERS COURSES, LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS, AND OTHER ART-RELATED SERVICES TO THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS GALLERY, LIBRARY, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

MISSION:

STRATUM HEALTH SYSTEM HELPS PATIENTS MANAGE THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS WHEREVER THEY LIVE.

MISSION:

THE GLENRIDGE SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS AND CREATES AN ACTIVE, CARING COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF QUALITY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS, HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, AND OUTSTANDING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

MISSION:

OPERATION OF A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A POSITIVE AGING EXPERIENCE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF CAN COMMUNITY HEALTH IS TO INSPIRE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THOSE AFFECTED BY HIV, HEPATITIS C, AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES BY PROVIDING THE BEST CARE THROUGH OUTREACH, INTEGRATED CLINICAL PRACTICE, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.

MISSION:

SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, INC. IS AN INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WORKING TOGETHER WITH SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND OTHERS TO ENSURE WORLD CLASS HEALTHCARE THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

AS AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STUDENTS STRIVE TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST ACADEMIC GOALS AND TO BUILD CHARACTER THROUGH A BALANCED PROGRAM OF ACADEMICS, THE ARTS AND ATHLETICS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT TO SENIORS AGE 55 AND OVER.

MISSION:

ADVANCING THE SCIENCE OF THE SEA THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

MISSION:

ESTABLISHED ON CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA, INC. (BVSI) OFFERS A DYNAMIC, SECURE, AND COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENCY FOR OLDER ADULTS, PROVIDING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY LIFE WITH CONTINUING CARE. BVSI IS A CHURCH-RELATED CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF ALL FAITHS, WITH NURSING AND HEALTH CARE, RECREATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES. BVSI PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, HOME HEALTH, SKILLED NURSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES, WHILE CONTINUING TO HONOR EACH PERSON'S DIGNITY, RIGHTS, SELF-RESPECT AND INDEPENDENCE. BVSI IS COMMITTED TO A PROGRAM OF STEWARDSHIP WHICH RECOGNIZES ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO USE RESOURCES WELL. BVSI'S BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM ENSURES, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, THAT RESIDENTS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, CAN REMAIN AS RESIDENTS EVEN IF THEY BECOME UNABLE TO PAY.

MISSION:

FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE HOLDS THE FOLLOWING MISSION: TO MAKE THEATRE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE; TO PRESENT THEATRE THAT CHALLENGES WITH AS MUCH GUSTO AS IT ENTERTAINS; TO CREATE A PUBLIC FORUM FOR THE ISSUES OF OUR DAY THAT WILL FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND; TO OPERATE WITHIN AND FOR THE PUBLIC TRUST .

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE PRIORITIES OF NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA BY CULTIVATING AND STEWARDING DONORS AND MANAGING ASSETS.

MISSION:

TIDEWELL HOSPICE'S MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE LIVE WELL BY PROVIDING CARE, COMFORT AND COMPASSION. WHILE HONORING HUMAN DIGNITY AND PERSONAL CHOICE, TIDEWELL TREATS THE WHOLE PERSON THROUGH QUALITY END-OF-LIFE PROGRAMS THAT FULFILL PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. IS TO ENSURE THE RIGHT OF ALL INDIVIDUALS TO MANAGE THEIR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BY PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to operate inpatient facilities, also known as convalescent hospitals and nursing homes, that provide skilled nursing and personal care over an extended period of time for people who are no longer in an acute phase of their illness.

MISSION:

ENTERTAIN, ENGAGE AND INSPIRE THROUGH THE HIGHEST QUALITY PROFESSIONAL REPERTORY THEATRE AND SUPERIOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE AND IDENTITY IN OUR COMMUNITY, PROVIDE FOR JEWISH PEOPLE IN NEED AND PROMOTE SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE BAYFRONT SANCTUARIES CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH AIR PLANTS OF THE WORLD, NATIVE NATURE, AND OUR REGIONAL HISTORY.