Prior Grant Requests
| Organization Name | Grant Year | Cycle | Request Amount | Grant Awarded | Awarded Amount | Matching Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s Guardian Fund | 2025 |
2025-1 |
$3,000.00 | No | ||
| Children’s Guardian Fund | 2026 |
2026-1 |
$3,000.00 | Yes | $1,800.00 |
Organization Name: Children’s Guardian Fund
Organization Website: https://www.childrensguardianfund.org/
Year Established: 1995Â
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture the social, emotional, and academic success of children and young adults impacted by the juvenile dependency care system in DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.
Contact Name: Svetlana Ivashchenko Years in Position: 13
Contact Email: admin@childrensguardianfund.org
Contact Phone: 9415049515
Address: 1750 17th Street
Building D
Sarasota, Florida 34234
Have you previously received a grant? No If yes, please indicate the year(s): Â
How did you hear about our organization?
At a community event.
What do you believe we can provide your organization?
Help us get the word out about the needs of local foster children and assist us in providing items and experiences for them.
What will the grant be used for?
Because state funding is limited, children receive only the basics, not the normal opportunities and enrichment that help them achieve their potential emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Grant funds will be used to provide basic needs, such as beds and bedding, and to support enrichment opportunities for children in foster and state care.
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Provide the grant amount you are seeking: $3,000.00
Do you provide services to Sarasota and/or Manatee County? Yes
What is the financial impact per individual/program this grant will provide?
This grant will meet a variety of needs. Some examples include:
$50 for a Walmart birthday gift card for a child spending his or her birthday in foster care
$45 for a one-on-one tutoring session for a foster child struggling in school
$250 for a camp or an after-school program
$350 for a bed and bedding
Please provide the estimated number of women, children and families impacted.
$3,000 will provide 15-20 foster children with an item or experience they would otherwise not have.
Is there a matching grant? No If yes, indicate donation source:
May we tour your facility? Yes
What reciprocal benefit can you provide our organization:
We would be happy to include your organization in a newsletter, list your name on our website, and post about your support on our Facebook page. We can also provide your organization with a speaker and help you organize a used technology drive to safely dispose of old computers and tablets while supporting community members in need.
Proof of Non-Profit Status https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/CGF_IRS_Determination_Letter.pdf
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Project/Program-specific budget: https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/2026-TLC-Womens-Giving-Circle_grant-budget.pdf
Guide Star Profile/Rating (if applicable): https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/Charity-Navigator-rating.pdf
Anything else you would like to share with us?
Thank you for the opportunity to apply! Please reach out if anything is unclear.