Sanctuary foundation awards grants to nonprofits
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation’s board approved $530,000 in grant funding to island nonprofits that align with its mission to support organizations that improve the lives of those working or living on our islands.
The following recipients were selected for 2024-25:
– $200,000 to FISH of Sanibel-Captiva for its Helping Hands Rental Assistance Program and to support its Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope initiative
– $150,000 to Community Housing & Resources to assist with the remodeling and repair of three affordable housing apartments
– $75,000 to the Children’s Education Center of the Islands to support its 2025 summer camp programming and 2025-26 school year tuition assistance
– $50,000 to Trailways Camps to help it establish a new camp experience on Sanibel or Captiva for individuals with special needs
– $30,000 to The Sanibel School to support its STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — program
– $24,500 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank to fight food insecurity at The Sanibel School
“The Sanctuary foundation is proud to continue its partnership with these outstanding nonprofits, whose missions align with our values and commitment to community impact,” it said. “Together, we look forward to expanding opportunities, and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.”
The foundation reported that it also provides educational scholarships for its employees and their families, as well as an Employee Emergency Fund.
For information about the foundation, visit https://www.tsgcf.org/.