Support SILL

Help us bring lifelong learning and cultural enrichment to our community.

Why Support SILL

SILL receives no public funding and is totally dependent on the sale of tickets and contributions to the Friends of SILL to meet the costs of presenting our lecture series. We encourage businesses and individuals to contribute what they can to the future of SILL.

Sarasota Instititute of Lifetime Learning is a qualified 501c3 organization. All contributions to the Friends of SILL are tax deductible and will be acknowledged as required by the IRS.

CH19092 Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning, Inc. meets all requirements specified by the Florida Solicitation of Contributions Acts. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE

Friends of SILL

Friends of SILL is the community of individuals, businesses, and organizations whose tax-deductible contributions help support SILL’s lifelong learning programs and educational events throughout Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch.

Support from Friends of SILL helps supplement ticket revenues, allowing SILL to maintain affordable admission prices while continuing to bring outstanding speakers and high-quality programming to the community. SILL receives no government funding.

Through the generosity of our Friends of SILL members, sponsors, and supporters, SILL is able to continue enriching the community through engaging educational and cultural experiences.

Please check out our new donor levels and the related benefits, then join the growing number of SILL Friends. Thank you for your consideration!

Friends of SILL Giving Levels

We are grateful to recognize Friends of SILL supporters through the following giving levels:

ContributorSupporterPatronSponsorAngel
Annual ContributionGiving Level
$50 – $99
Giving Level
$100 – $499
Giving Level
$500 – $999
Giving Level
$1000 – $4999
Giving Level
$5,000 +
Website Recognition
Program Brochure Recognition
Invitation to Annual Reception
Pass to All Lectures

Ways to Give

Online Donations

Make a secure online donation to support SILL’s educational programs and lifelong learning opportunities throughout our community.

Mail Mail Mail a Check

Donations by mail help support SILL’s programs and educational events throughout the region:

SILL Registrar
Box 219
8499 S. Tamiami Tr
Sarasota FL 34238

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support SILL while connecting with an engaged and intellectually curious community through sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Please contact us for quotes.