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Invest in Manatee County’s Future

Join us in empowering local students to achieve their dreams through education. Every dollar you give to Take Stock in Children of Manatee County directly funds scholarships for hardworking, deserving youth—and your impact doubles thanks to a 100% state match for every scholarship dollar raised. Together, we’re not just funding education; we’re building futures and transforming lives right here in our community.

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The Flanzer Trust

 

Proudly supporting programs and agencies that deliver help in the fields of social service, social welfare, K-12 education, and healthcare. Serving The Greater Suncoast area including: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto Counties.


Your personal donation of $5-$500 may be eligible for matching funds through the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, doubling your impact. Restrictions apply – please review the Trust’s terms and conditions to see if your contribution qualifies!

 

Named Scholarship

 

 TSIC can help you select a perfect candidate – and then keep you updated about your student’s journey toward higher education and all of the promise and possibility it will bring. We can also have you meet your student if you’d like!

Establish your Legacy & Donate Stock

Take Stock Manatee is always finding new and meaningful ways for you to give back. Check out this short video to learn how donating stock through DonateStock can benefit both our students and you—turning your investment into opportunity and impact!

It’s undeniable—Take Stock in Children of Manatee County thrives today because of the compassion and generosity of donors like you. Every part of our program—mentors, staff, and supporters—works together to create brighter futures for our students and break the cycle of poverty in our community.

Many of our valued supporters have expressed a desire to see Take Stock Manatee’s impact continue for generations to come. One meaningful way to ensure that legacy is by designating Take Stock Manatee as a beneficiary of an account of your choice. Simply click the button below to access and download our Planned Giving Intention Form. Once downloaded, you can easily complete the necessary fields.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our CEO, Anne LeBaron, at anne@takestockmanatee.org. Your continued generosity ensures that our mission not only endures—but thrives for years to come.