Spirit of Manatee
Manatee Community Foundation begins a signature event, Spirit of Manatee, to honor the philanthropists and volunteer leaders who have made a significant difference in ... continue reading
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund
In 2000, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund was developed to serve the people and interests of the Lakewood Ranch community and to allow donor-allocated ... continue reading
MCF 10th Anniversary
In 2008 the Manatee Community Foundation celebrated its 10th Anniversary. Key to the anniversary year was the successful completion of the $1 million dollar ... continue reading
Knight Foundation Issues $300K Challenge Grant to Raise $1 Million MCF Endowment
In 2003, as part of an initiative to start, support and grow community foundations in its 26 newspaper communities, the Knight Foundation challenged the ... continue reading
MCF Concept Created
In 1993 Dorothy S. (Dot) Ridings, a former Publisher of The Bradenton Herald, proposed the concept of Manatee Community Foundation in connection with a ... continue reading
MCF gets incorporated
In June of 1998, the Manatee Community Foundation was incorporated and classified as a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, capitalizing ... continue reading
Today Manatee Community Foundation has assets of $37 million
In February 2016, we moved into our new building located at 2820 Manatee Avenue West. Approximately 5,000 square feet in area, the building allows ... continue reading