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Suncoast Searchlight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom (EIN: 93-4147531). We make our reporting available to everyone because residents deserve access to the facts, but the work itself takes time, skill and resources.

Your support helps make independent local reporting possible for Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

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Other ways to give

There are many ways to support Suncoast Searchlight beyond making an online donation:

Give by check or through your IRA

If you are sending a check directly or arranging a charitable distribution through your IRA custodian, please use the following information:

Legal name: Community News Collaborative, Inc., dba Suncoast Searchlight
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 93-4147531
Mailing address:
Suncoast Searchlight
PO Box 99
Sarasota, FL 34230

Donor-advised funds

Suncoast Searchlight accepts gifts through donor-advised funds. Use the legal name and EIN above when recommending a grant through your fund.

Gifts of stock

We also accept gifts of securities. Please contact us before initiating a stock transfer so we can provide the information you need and properly acknowledge your gift.

Estate gifts

You can include Suncoast Searchlight in your will or estate plan. Our Gift Acceptance Policy includes suggested language and additional information for planned gifts.

Questions about giving?

We’re happy to help. Contact Emily Le Coz at emily@suncoastsearchlight.org with questions about making a gift.

For complete information about the types of gifts we accept, donor recognition, gift restrictions and our commitment to editorial independence, please read our Gift Acceptance Policy.