William G And Marie Selby
The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation (selbyfdn.org) is a Sarasota, FL private foundation that provides renewable scholarships and capital grants to local nonprofits. The site publishes grant and scholarship programs, application guidance, contact details, staff listings, and downloadable financials (Form 990-PF).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Florida-based nonprofit (typically in Sarasota County or nearby counties) seeking scholarships, capital support, or organizational grants that match the foundation’s local program priorities and deadlines.
Good Fit
- • Located in Sarasota County or one of the contiguous counties served by the capital grants and scholarship programs.
- • Project or request is for scholarships, capital improvements, or local community services.
- • Able to meet published deadlines and the requirement to schedule a pre-grant meeting with the grants manager.
- • Request size matches the foundation’s typical range (many awards are small-to-mid sized; median grant in the latest year was around $8,000).
- • Willing to use the foundation’s online application system and follow the stated application steps.
Geography
Observed giving across the reported years is entirely to Florida organizations, with all recent grants concentrated in the foundation’s home state and local communities.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 170–180 distinct recipients per year in the observed years, showing a broad and diverse set of independent grantees rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (about 84 new recipients in the latest year) and the foundation publishes an online application process, deadlines, and a named grants manager who must be contacted to schedule a pre-grant meeting, all of which support realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
