When the Masala Giving Circle was founded through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in 2013, it joined a growing group of black philanthropic organizations across the globe. We had one mission: promote economic and personal empowerment through financial support for programs and initiatives that benefit African American communities in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Our vision was to continue a legacy of giving back by establishing a more formal way for us, as African American women, to make a difference in our community and beyond. However, our support goes beyond a financial transaction. A key component of Masala’s philosophy is sharing the long history of black philanthropy, bringing awareness to and creating conversation around our philanthropic causes. We proudly invite all people of African ancestry and allied friends of ours to continue to promote the power of giving to transform lives.

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