The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Sarasota

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

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CREDIT UNION PROGRAMS PROVIDING PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION

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PROVISION OF CREDIT UNION SERVICES TO STATE CHARTERED CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP

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TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A 72-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PRIMARILY FOR AGED AND FINANCIALLY NEEDY RESIDENTS OF SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES IN FLORIDA.

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THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS AND PROMOTES DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SENIOR ADULTS.

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TO HAVE, TO HOLD AND TO MANAGE AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FLORIDA WEST COAST SYMPHONY, INC. D/B/A SARASOTA ORCHESTRA, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.

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TO PRODUCE OUTSTANDING OPERA TRUE TO THE VISION OF THE COMPOSER, TO ENTERTAIN, ENRICH, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AS WELL AS PATRONS FROM ACROSS THE STATE AND AROUND THE WORLD.

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DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE AID IN THE FORM OF MONEY AND OTHER FORMS OF PROPERTY AND SERVICES TO NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

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The goal of this organization is to run schools independently of the traditional public school system but receiving public funding and operating by a charter.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a wide range of supervised activities and delinquency prevention services for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.

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THE TIDEWELL FOUNDATION SERVES TO ELEVATE THE COMMITMENT IN PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF HOSPICE, HOME HEALTH, GRIEF COUNSELING AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. FUNDS RAISED BY THE FOUNDATION ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF TIDEWELL HOSPICE. THE TIDEWELL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS FREE GRIEF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES TO PATIENTS, AND CHARITY CARE FOR PATIENTS. IN ADDITION, THE TIDEWELL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISES TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS. THESE EFFORTS HELP FILL CRITICAL POSITIONS, CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY, ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS, AND SUPPORT MUCH NEEDED AND VITAL PROGRAMS.

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LAUREL OAK COUNTRY CLUB OFFERS VARIOUS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ITS MEMBERS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE MADE UP OF TWO GOLF COURSES, TENNIS AND SWIMMING FACILITIES, A WIDE VARIETY OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND PRIVATE DINING.

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THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA, INC. (BAY VILLAGE), A NON-PROFIT, LIFECARE COMMUNITY WHICH CURRENTLY EXISTS AS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING FACILITY TO PROVIDE ALL AGING RELATED SERVICES AND SENIOR SERVICES AS MAY NOW EXIST OR DEVELOP IN THE FUTURE, TO INCLUDE MEMORY CARE SERVICES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE, THE ENDOWMENT FUND PROVIDES FUNDS, WHEN NECESSARY: TO ASSIST FINANCIALLY NEEDY BAY VILLAGE RESIDENTS WHO HAVE BECOME UNABLE TO PAY THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN; TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANY AND ALL OF THE OPERATIONS OF BAY VILLAGE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE; AND ANY ADDITIONAL PURPOSE TO HELP FULFILL BAY VILLAGES NON-PROFIT MISSION, MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 509 (A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. THIS FUND WAS STARTED IN 1980 TO ADDRESS BAY VILLAGE'S COMMITMENT TO THE LIFECARE CONCEPT.

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THE VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, ADVANCE EDUCATION, AND ENRICH COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING MINDS THROUGH THE POWER OF THE ARTS. THE FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL SINCE 1987 TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION THROUGHOUT OUR REGION, SERVING MORE THAN 50,000 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY WITH ENRICHING ARTS-BASED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MORE THAN 400 TEACHERS ACROSS FIVE COUNTIES. THE VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION IS LEADING THE VISION TO BUILD A NEW SARASOTA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BAY PARK CONSERVANCY AND VAN WEZEL HALL.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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AS THE AREA'S PREMIER NO-KILL SHELTER, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY ENGAGES THE HEARTS, HANDS, AND MINDS OF THE COMMUNITY TO HELP ANIMALS.

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MOTE MARINE FOUNDATION, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING AS A FUND-RAISING ARM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT MOTE MARINE LABORATORY, INC.

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TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE PROVIDE HEALTHY SOLUTIONS TO END HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations major group area.

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TO OPERATE, MANAGE, AND OWN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES FOR THE CARE OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ILLNESS AND DISABILITIES AND TO FURTHER THE INTEREST OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT.