William G. and Marie Selby
EIN 842333839 Private FoundationTotal Given 2021–2025
$11.8M
734 grants · $2.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$7K
typical small grants · $4K–$10K
grant size
41%
supporter · 189/465 multi-year
repeat
$78.3M
Assets (2025)
465
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CAROL BUTERA
Phone
(941) 957-0442
Deadlines
FEBRUARY 1ST AND AUG 1ST FOR CAPITAL GRANTS APRIL 1ST FOR SCHOLARSHIP JULY 15TH FOR SCHOLAR RENEWAL
How to Apply
SELBY SCHOLAR RENEWAL AND SELBY SCHOLAR APPLICATION CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT WWW.SELBYFDN.ORG
Restrictions
CAPITAL GRANTS - GEOGRAPHIC AREA IS SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND ITS CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES SELBY SCHOLARS PROGRAM - GEOGRAPHIC ELIGIBILITY IS STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM A HIGH SCHOOL IN SARASOTA, MANATEE, CHARLOTTE AND DESOTO COUNTIES OR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA AND WHO ARE RESIDENTS IN THOSE COUNTIES. - STUDENT MUST BE FULL TIME AND SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE USED TO PURSUE AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AT A FOUR YEAR ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.6M | $80.7M | $18.7M | 202 |
| 2023 | $2.6M | $67.2M | $1.3M | 177 |
| 2024 | $3.0M | $73.7M | $2.0M | 183 |
| 2025 | $2.6M | $78.3M | $2.6M | 172 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 734 grants on record
Minimum
$79
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$7K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$250K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SB
Susie Bowie
3 yrs
President and CEO
Leadership
SH
Susan Hines
3 yrs
Chair
Leadership
BZ
Barbara Zdravecky
4+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
CJ
Carolyn Johnson
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
ED
E Keith Dubose
4+ yrs
Director
CV
Clolita Vitale
Director
TT
Tom Tryon
3 yrs
Director
LS
Laura Spencer
2 yrs
Director
SH
Susan Hines
3 yrs
Chair; Vice Chair Until NOV 17 2023
Leadership
BZ
Barbara Zdravecky
4+ yrs
Vice Chair; Chair Until NOV 17 2023
Leadership
SB
Susie Bowie
3 yrs
President and CEO
Leadership
CJ
Carolyn Johnson
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
ED
E Keith Dubose
4+ yrs
Director
LS
Laura Spencer
2 yrs
Director
TT
Tom Tryon
3 yrs
Director
SB
Susie Bowie
3 yrs
President and CEO EFF. MAR 1 2023
Leadership
CL
Cathy Layton
2 yrs
Immediate Past Chair
Leadership
BZ
Barbara Zdravecky
4+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
CB
Carol Butera
2 yrs
President and CEO THRU MAR 1 2023
Leadership
SH
Susan Hines
3 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
CJ
Carolyn Johnson
4+ yrs
Secretary/Treasurer
Leadership
TT
Tom Tryon
3 yrs
Director
ED
E Keith Dubose
4+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (734 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTE Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | $250,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| First Step of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | $250,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2023 |
| Safe Children Coalition Inc | Sarasota, FL | $200,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| YMCA of Southwest Florida Inc | Venice, FL | $200,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Senior Friendship Centers Inc | Sarasota, FL | $195,621 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| Venice Theatre | Venice, FL | $158,230 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| Art League of Manatee County | Bradenton, FL | $154,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| The Bay Park Conservancy | Sarasota, FL | $150,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| Charlotte Community Foundation | Punta Gorda, FL | $150,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | $150,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2023 |
| Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast | Osprey, FL | $150,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | $132,480 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| United Way South Sarasota County | Venice, FL | $130,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | $125,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| State College of Florida Foundation (Scff) | Bradenton, FL | $123,000 | INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| State College of Florida Foundation (Scff) | Bradenton, FL | $123,000 | INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| State College of Florida Foundation (Scff) | Bradenton, FL | $123,000 | INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | Sarasota, FL | $115,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2025 |
| Hermitage Artists Retreat | Englewood, FL | $110,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| Academy at Glengary | Sarasota, FL | $100,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2021 |
| Sarasota Audubon Society | Sarasota, FL | $100,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2023 |
| Manatee Children's Services | Bradenton, FL | $100,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Pines of Sarasota Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | $100,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Step Up Suncoast | Sarasota, FL | $100,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2024 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast Inc | Sarasota, FL | $100,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS | 2025 |
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