Sustainable in every way.
At The Bay, we aspire to be sustainable in every way - financially feasible, operationally doable and environmentally sustainable.
“The Bay is one of the most important projects that the community can be doing and is doing - looking ahead to future generations.”
Jim Shirley
Executive Director
Arts & Cultural Alliance
Financially Feasible
The Bay Park Conservancy continues to operate a lean, effective and efficient nonprofit organization.
2021
In 2021, 98% of all expenses supported program services.
Combined, only 2% was spent on fundraising, general and administrative expenses.
At calendar year end, The Bay Park Conservancy, Inc. held $6,466,778 in cash or cash equivalents.
Audited financial statements can be found here.
The Bay Funding is On Track
The Bay is funded through a combination of individual donor contributions, philanthropic foundations and government sources.
Thanks to these generous supporters, The Bay is ahead of schedule for funding for Phase 1 and beyond.
Philanthropy
The support of our local foundations has led the way in ensuring The Bay becomes a reality. We are thrilled to have support from all five major foundations which is allowing us to go from imagining to realizing the possibilities of The Bay.
“We believe deeply in strategic partnerships, like the one between the Barancik Foundation and The Bay.”
Teri A Hansen
President & CEO
“The Bay offers an opportunity to ensure our area provides an atmosphere that bridges generations and unites our community by offering unique experiences where everyone who visits feels they belong.”
Roxie Jerde
President & CEO
"The plan reflects our community's bold vision of what's possible on this precious stretch of bayfront, and we are confident The Bay Park Conservancy can deliver what our community values most."
Mark Pritchett
President & CEO
“The Patterson Foundation desires to be the catalyst for The Bay Park Conservancy’s success, which was the aspiration at the heart of the previous support for the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization.”
Debra Jacobs
President & CEO
“The Bay is a central place for people to meet, exercise, have fun, and build community. It is truly representative of William and Marie Selby’s legacy.”
Carol Butera
President & CEO
Operationally Doable
Achieving a sustainable future for the bayfront requires continuous cooperation among the public, private and non-profit sectors.
City Approval Enables The Bay Park to Open Five Years Earlier
In a momentous 5-0 vote, the second amendment to the Partnership Agreement between the City of Sarasota and the BPC was approved by the Sarasota City Commission on November 15.
Environmentally Sustainable
Through our environment and conservation efforts, we’re dedicated to creating a greener future for generations to come.