Become a Member Today
When you join The Lake Club Women’s Charitable Foundation (TLCWCF), you become part of a community of women who believe in the power of collective giving. Together, we fund meaningful grants that support women, children, and families throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
Membership Requirements
Initial Membership Contribution
- $1,000 one-time tax-deductible contribution to the TLCWCF Annual Grant Fund.
Annual Administrative Fee
- $25 annual administrative fee to support organizational operations
Minimum Annual Contribution (MAC)
- $500 annual contribution to the TLCWCF Annual Grant Fund beginning the following year.*
Your contributions, combined with those of fellow members, help fund impactful nonprofit programs in our community.
Membership Timing
The Minimum Annual Contribution (MAC) supports the grants awarded each year.
Members who join between October 1 and December 31 are not required to make the $500 MAC payment in the immediately following year because their initial contribution is made near year-end. Their first MAC payment will be due the year after that.
Examples
Join in March 2026
- Pay $1,000 contribution + $25 administrative fee when joining
- First $500 MAC due January 2027
Join in November 2026
- Pay $1,000 contribution + $25 administrative fee when joining
- First $500 MAC due January 2028
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Total Due at Enrollment
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- $1,000 Initial Contribution
- $25 Administrative Fee)
Payment Options
Pay by Check
For the Initial Contribution and Administrative Fee:
- Make Check Payable to: TLCWCF
- Amount: $1,025
For the Administrative Fee only:
- Make Check Payable to: TLCWCF
- Amount: $25
Mail payments to:
TLCWCF
8429 Lorraine Rd
Unit 224
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Pay Through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Members may satisfy all or part of their annual charitable commitment through a grant recommendation from their donor-advised fund.
To ensure proper credit:
- Request a grant to The Lake Club Women’s Charitable Foundation through your DAF sponsor.
- Include your name with the recommendation.
- Notify TLCWCF after submitting the request.
Please note: The $25 Administrative Fee cannot be paid through a DAF and must be paid separately by check or credit card.
Pay by Credit Card
Members choosing to pay by credit card will be directed to complete payment on the registration form.
Processing fees apply:
- Initial Contribution: $1,030 ($1,000 contribution + $30 processing fee)
- Administrative Fee: $26 ($25 fee + $1 processing fee)
Ready to Join?
Complete the New Member Registration Form below to begin your membership and help strengthen our community through collective giving