Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Raises $200,000 for Roy McBean Boys & Girls Clubs

Plus, Easterseals Southwest Florida raises over $1 million at 80th anniversary gala.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:34pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a baseball glove repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the celebratory spirit of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation's community impact.The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation's fundraising efforts continue to support youth development programs in Sarasota, celebrating the legacy of a baseball legend.Sarasota Today

The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation recently raised $200,000 to benefit programs and services at the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club in Sarasota as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. Additionally, Easterseals Southwest Florida raised over $1 million at its 80th anniversary gala, and several other local organizations received significant donations and grants.

Why it matters

The fundraising efforts of these organizations help support important community programs and services in the Sarasota area, particularly those focused on youth development, disability inclusion, and assisting residents in need.

The details

The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation's $200,000 donation will go towards programs and services at the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club. Easterseals Southwest Florida raised over $1 million at its 80th anniversary gala. Other notable donations include $100,000 from Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Season of Sharing program, a $25,000 grant from The Henson Fund to the Pines of Sarasota Foundation's Learning Tree childcare program, and an $8,000 capacity building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Parenting Matters.

  • The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation's fundraising was part of its 25th anniversary celebration.
  • Easterseals Southwest Florida held its 80th anniversary gala earlier this month.
  • Resilient Retreat's fifth annual Resilient Rhapsody concert took place in early March 2026.

The players

Cal Ripken Jr.

Former Baltimore Oriole baseball player.

Alan Rifkin

Attended the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation event.

Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse

Donated $100,000 to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Season of Sharing program.

Alan H. Porter, M.D., & Claudia B. Porter, R.N.

Sarasota residents after whom the University of Florida will rename its College of Medicine's department of radiation oncology.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

These fundraising efforts demonstrate the strong community support and impact of local organizations in the Sarasota area, as they work to provide critical programs and services that benefit residents, particularly those in need.