The Selby Foundation's "Small and Mighty" (SAM) grants were created to help organizations with annual expenses of $300,000 or less access capital dollars more easily. There is no...
News & Updates
2023 Selby Scholars Class Includes 24 First Gen Students
The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation is awarding 45 graduating high school students with scholarships to support their four undergraduate years of college. This year’s...
DeSoto County Nonprofit Organization Conversation Highlights Connection
On May 18, 2023, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation was honored to convene nonprofit organizations serving DeSoto County for a lunch conversation exploring challenges,...
2023 Selby Scholars Reception Celebrates Students
On Wednesday, May 10, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation hosted a lively and meaningful reception celebrating the 2023 Selby Scholars together with their families, Selby...
Build a world that values humanity: Talk to students
What we learn from students can position us to be better citizens and community members ourselves. Each year, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation awards nearly $1 million...
Laura Breeze Reflects On Her Fundraising Career & Selby Scholarship
At age 16, Laura Breeze was awarded a scholarship through the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation that changed her life -- and the lives of others in the years to come. “I was...
$1,042,735 in Spring 2023 Grants Support Human Services, Arts, Civic/Community Engagement
Photo: Alison Albee and Abbey Tyrna of Suncoast Waterkeeper sample for harmful bacteria at Longboat Key Town Boat dock. The organization is receiving a $25,000 grant for a...
A Peek Inside Our Scholarship Selection Process
Photo: A group of 2023 Selby Scholarship Selection Committee Members. From left: Megan Wenger, Kiarra Womack (Selby Foundation's Scholarships and Special Projects Manager), Susan...
Spring 2023 “Small and Mighty” Grant Awards Announced
Photo: Sarasota Succulent Society volunteers Sandy Pool and Barb Isaacs work on the property. The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation is awarding $41,600 in “Small and Mighty”...
Building Your Nonprofit’s Financial Strength
The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation wants its grantees and potential grantees to receive the resources and support they need to continue building a strong community...