Donations

"Because of our family's love of the Myakka River, we wanted to help conserve this valuable resource.  By donating funds toward the purchase of the land, we were able to jumpstart conservation efforts along the river.  We feel confident that Sarasota County Parks will manage the Jelks Preserve wisely for future generations."
Howard Jelks
President Jelks Family Foundation

The Forever Green Endowment Fund:

The Forever Green Endowment Fund is a permanent fund where an investment of principal returns income to distribute for the purpose of preserving and growing Sarasota Counties Parks.

Donate Here:
You can donate securely using your credit card by clicking on the DONATE button.

Making Outright Gifts:

An outright gift is one that benefits the charity immediately and exclusively. With an outright gift you get an immediate income and gift tax deduction. This can include appreciated stock, property, automobiles, and other tangible items. Please contact us at FOSCP at 941-861-5483 for further information or if you would like to setup an appointment to donate.

Planned Giving:

This is most commonly used form of gifts from our donors. There are many ways to create your legacy  to Sarasota County Parks and the Friends of Sarasota Parks in your plans.

  1. The first would be Will, Trusts, and IRA beneficiary designations. These gifts are made by including a provision in your estate documents or beneficiary forms. The charity receives the gift at your death, at which time your estate can take the income and estate tax deductions.

  2. Life Insurance- Life Insurance allows you to make a much larger gift to charity than you might otherwise be able to afford. Although your premiums can be relatively small the insurance leverages these premiums and the amount the charity can receive will be quite substantial.

  3. Private Family Foundation-You create the foundation, which in turn makes grants to public charities. You and your descendants have complete control over which charities receive grants.

  4. Donor-advised fund- A donor advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a third party and created for the purpose of managing charitable donations on behalf of an organization, family, or individual. A donor-advised fund offers the opportunity to create an easy-to-establish, low cost, flexible vehicle for charitable giving as an alternative to direct giving or creating a private foundation. Donors enjoy administrative convenience, cost savings and tax advantages by conducting their grantmaking through the fund.

If you have any questions about these options please contact the FOSCP President.  He will take the time to setup an appointment and help guide you as a donor on the most efficient way on helping your Sarasota County Parks.


In accordance with the State of Florida Statutes,Chapter 496 of the Solicitation Contributions Act, donors are hereby notified that FOSCP does not retain professional solicitors or fundraising consultants and 100% of each contribution is received by FOSCP for use in your county parks. A copy of FOSCP official registration and financial information (state registration #N03000007975) may be obtained from the State of Florida, Division of Consumer Services, by calling toll free within the State of Florida, 1-800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State of Florida.

Contributions to the Friends Of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. (FOSCP) are tax deductible to the extent provided by law and within IRS guidelines. In accordance with the requirements of the federal Omnibus Reconciliations Act of 1993, donors are notified that no personal goods or services were provided in consideration for contributions to the FOSCP organization.