NOKOMIS — The Wilson-Wood Foundation recently announced its grant distribution for 2024.
The foundation was originally created by Hugh and Mary Wilson and John and Sadie Wood. The two families support nonprofits in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
This year, the Nokomis-based foundation funded 30 nonprofit organizations, according to a news release.
And the grants totaled $450,000.
Among them are:
Academy at Glengary, $25,000Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, $15,000Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee, $15,000Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota/Desoto Counties, $15,000Centerstone of Florida, $7,500Child Protection Center, $10,000Children First, $10,000Community Assisted and Supported Living, $30,000Community Coalition on Homelessness, $25,000Easter Seals Southwest Florida, $15,000Exchange Club Family Partnership Center of Manatee, $10,000Florida Center for Early Childhood, $7,500Forty Carrots of Sarasota, $7,500Foundation for Dreams, $10,000Girls Incorporated of Sarasota, $15,000Good Samaritan Pharmacy & Health Services, $25,000Jewish Family & Children’s Services, $20,000Literacy Council of Sarasota, $20,000Loveland Center, $15,000Manasota Lighthouse for the Blind $12,000Manatee Children Services, $20,000Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, $10,000Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, $25,000Neuro Challenge Foundation, $20,000Safe Children Coalition, $15,000Resilient Retreat, $7,500Senior Friendship Centers, $8,000Southeastern Guide Dogs, $10,000Tidewell Foundation, $15,000Women’s Resource Center of Manatee, $10,000