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Flanzer Contribution Matching Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is proud to be a participating organization of the Flanzer Philanthropic Trust Matching Program.
Contributions between $5 and $500 may be matched 1:1 for qualifying agencies across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties in the areas of social services, social welfare, K–12 education, and healthcare organizations*. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is proud to participate as a partner agency in this program.
The maximum monthly contribution is $500 per agency for each household, with a $3,000 maximum per year. Donors may authorize recurring monthly contributions up to 6 months in advance. Participating agencies will receive 100% of the donations, while all processing fees will be covered by the Flanzer Trust.
Contributions can be made directly at FlanzerTrust.org (Click the button below and then select "Big Brothers & Big Sisters" when you “Choose your Charity”) or by check payable to “The Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust” and mail to: 1266 First Street, Suite 4, Sarasota, FL 34236 Note: In the memo line please write "Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast". All checks, including those from IRA, brokerage, or similar accounts, should include the donor’s name and address.
For more information, visit FlanzerTrust.org or call 941-780-5427.
Restrictions apply; please review the Trust’s terms and conditions to see if your contribution qualifies.
LEAVE A LEGACY
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Legacy Society
Planned gifts ensure the continuation of our landmark mentoring program. Planned giving is a great way to enhance your philanthropic goals while enabling you to address other financial and estate planning needs. A bequest or beneficiary designation will impact a child's life for generations to come.
More ways to give
The Joy Mahler Scholarship for Littles Fund
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast encourages Littles to graduate high school and pursue a post-secondary certification and/or education. In celebration of 50 years of mentoring children, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Board of Directors began a scholarship program to honor their CEO Joy Mahler’s long term tenure. The Joy Mahler Scholarship Fund will provide financial scholarships for graduating Littles in the program pursuing certification and/or post-secondary education.
Scholarship for Littles
The Jeanne Beth Mahler-Minnear Memorial Scholarship Fund
5731 Rosin Way, Sarasota, FL 34233