Strong Families Tax Credit
Put Florida tax dollars to work for Sarasota students and families.
Your company may be able to redirect qualifying Florida taxes it already owes to provide direct services for Sarasota students and families.
An approved partner for your contribution
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County is an approved Eligible Charitable Organization under Florida’s Strong Families Tax Credit. A contribution through the program allows your company to invest those dollars in young people who will become Sarasota’s future workforce, customers, and community leaders.
Direct services for Sarasota students and families
The Foundation works directly with students and families to help young people stay on track for graduation and prepare for life after high school.
Trusted relationships
School-based coaching from caring adults who build trust, understand each student’s barriers and goals, and provide consistent support through graduation.
Practical support
Hands-on help with graduation, FAFSA, scholarships, education and training options, career pathways, and family needs that affect student success.
Personal agency
Support that helps students make informed choices, build confidence, advocate for themselves, and graduate with purpose and a plan.
How the credit works
Eligible contributions may receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against certain Florida taxes, subject to applicable limits and the company’s tax circumstances.
Confirm
Your tax team identifies an eligible Florida tax liability and a potential contribution amount.
Apply
Your company requests a tax credit allocation through the Florida Department of Revenue.
Direct
After approval, your company contributes to the Foundation and receives a Certificate of Contribution for claiming the credit.
Why prepare now
The 2027 application window opens January 4.
Available tax credits may be allocated quickly. Companies that complete their tax review and application preparation in advance will be ready to act as soon as the window opens.
Official program information
Review program details and the law behind the credit, directly from the State of Florida.
Florida Department of Revenue
Program details and how to request a tax credit allocation.
Visit floridarevenue.com ↗
Florida Statutes § 402.62
The law establishing the Strong Families Tax Credit program and its eligible charitable organizations.
Read the statute ↗
Florida Department of Children and Families
Program overview and information about Eligible Charitable Organizations.
Visit myflfamilies.com ↗
Let’s determine whether this opportunity fits your company.
Mark Cole
Chief Development Officer
mcole@edfoundationsrq.org
2000 Webber St, Ste 130
Sarasota, FL 34239