Prior Grant Requests
| Organization Name | Grant Year | Cycle | Request Amount | Grant Awarded | Awarded Amount | Matching Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, Inc. | 2019 |
2019-1 |
Yes | $1,700.00 | ||
| Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, Inc. | 2021 |
2021-1 |
Yes | $2,500.00 | $500.00 | |
| Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, Inc. | 2022 |
2022-1 |
Yes | $100.00 | $100.00 | |
| Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, Inc. | 2025 |
2025-1 |
$3,700.00 | |||
| Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, Inc. | 2025 |
2025-2 |
$3,700.00 | Yes | $3,000.00 | |
| Take Stock in Children of Manatee County, Inc. | 2026 |
2026-1 |
$4,250.00 | Yes | $2,975.00 |
Organization Name: Take Stock In Children of Manatee County, Inc.
Organization Website: https://manateetakestock.org/
Year Established: 1996Â
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to empower Manatee County students in grades 6–12 to achieve academic and personal success through mentorship and college and career readiness. By equipping students with the tools and confidence to thrive in post-secondary education and beyond, we aim to break the cycle of poverty and inspire lasting change in our community.
Contact Name: Take County Years in Position: 3
Contact Email: michael@takestockmanatee.org
Contact Phone: 9318015920
Address: PO BOX 325
Palmetto, Florida 34220
Have you previously received a grant? Yes If yes, please indicate the year(s): 2025Â
How did you hear about our organization?
We are a local organization serving students in Manatee County, including those from the Lakewood Ranch community. In previous grant cycles, we had the opportunity to connect with your organization and were inspired by your generous support for educational initiatives. We have seen firsthand the positive impact your contributions have made in our community, and we greatly value the possibility of partnering with you again to advance our students’ academic and personal success this year.
What do you believe we can provide your organization?
Through this partnership, we believe your organization can provide Take Stock in Children of Manatee County with critical support for our dorm and housing scholarship initiative. Your grant will help reduce the financial barriers that economically disadvantaged students face, ensuring they have safe and stable housing while pursuing post-secondary education. Combined with the Florida Prepaid System’s matching funds, your support will lower out-of-pocket costs for students and increase their likelihood of completing college successfully. By working together, we can help these students overcome economic challenges, break the cycle of poverty, and achieve their academic and career aspirations.
What will the grant be used for?
The grant will be used to fund dorm scholarships for low-income, high-achieving students enrolled in the Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program. These scholarships will cover the costs of on-campus housing, ensuring that students can focus on their studies without the additional stress of securing safe and affordable housing. The funds will be matched by the Florida Prepaid System, effectively doubling the impact of the grant and allowing us to support even more students as they pursue higher education. This initiative is critical in providing the stability and resources our students need to thrive academically and ultimately graduate.
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Provide the grant amount you are seeking: $4,250.00
Do you provide services to Sarasota and/or Manatee County? Yes
What is the financial impact per individual/program this grant will provide?
The financial impact of this grant on each student will be $2,125, which covers half of the two-year dorm or housing scholarship cost. When combined with matching funds from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, each student effectively receives $4,250 in scholarship support. This investment directly reduces the cost of college housing, allowing students to focus on their studies without financial strain and increasing their likelihood of successfully completing post-secondary education. By funding four students in total, this grant, together with the match, maximizes the impact of philanthropic dollars and helps break down economic barriers for families in our community.
Please provide the estimated number of women, children and families impacted.
This project will directly serve two students in our program, all of whom are economically disadvantaged youth from Manatee County. Each student will receive a two-year dorm or housing scholarship, providing safe, stable accommodations while pursuing post-secondary education. In addition to the students themselves, their families benefit indirectly, as the financial relief allows households to allocate resources to other essential needs, reducing overall economic stress and supporting long-term family stability.
Is there a matching grant? Yes If yes, indicate donation source: FL Prepaid Program
May we tour your facility? Yes
What reciprocal benefit can you provide our organization:
In recognition of your support, we would be pleased to offer several reciprocal benefits to your organization, including:
Logo Placement: Your logo will be prominently displayed on our partners page on our website, showcasing your commitment to supporting local education.
Newsletter Feature: We can feature your organization in our monthly newsletter, highlighting our partnership and the impact of your support on our students. This will reach our network of supporters, stakeholders, and community members.
Social Media Recognition: We will acknowledge your organization on our social media platforms, sharing posts that promote our partnership and the positive outcomes achieved through your support.
Impact Report: We will provide an impact report following the grant award, detailing how the grant is being utilized and the difference it is making in the lives of our students. This will ensure you can see the tangible results of your investment.
We believe these benefits will enhance your organization’s visibility and demonstrate your commitment to education in our community.
Proof of Non-Profit Status https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/IRS-501c3-Designation-Letter.pdf
Organization’s Logo https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/TSIC-Logo-3-2-150×150.png [110 show_image=1]
Project/Program-specific budget: https://tlcwcf.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/15/26-Spring-TLCWGC-Grant-Dorm-Scholarship-Budget.pdf
Guide Star Profile/Rating (if applicable):
Anything else you would like to share with us?
Take Stock in Children of Manatee County is committed to empowering underserved students in grades 6–12 through mentorship, college and career readiness, and scholarships. Over the past several years, we have provided students with the guidance, tools, and financial support needed to break the cycle of poverty and pursue post-secondary education.
This grant would allow us to provide two-year dorm scholarships for students facing significant financial barriers, ensuring safe and stable housing while attending college. With Florida Prepaid matching funds, your support will maximize impact, helping students succeed academically and strengthening their ability to contribute positively to their families and communities. Students like Janeth exemplify the full-circle impact of our program: she progressed from our student program to college, graduated, and has now returned to give back as a mentor, board member, and professional in the Lakewood Ranch business community.
We also partner with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Replay Outreach, Boys and Girls Club, and Healthy Teens, enhancing the comprehensive support available to students and their families. Your investment will support both individual student success and broader community development.