HOW YOUR DONATIONS* SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
South Poinsettia Park Neighborhood Association is not an HOA – we are a social welfare non-profit 501(c)(4) organization that promotes our community’s general welfare. Funding for the South Poinsettia Park Neighborhood Association is collected solely from the donations of residents, local businesses and City of Sarasota grants. These funds are used to benefit the residents of our neighborhood.
*Your generous donations fully support South Poinsettia Park Neighborhood Association activities, efforts and events and are not tax deductible.
Our Treasurer keeps a tight handle on our reserves, but there are on-going expenses associated with memberships and activities that benefit our residents and businesses, including, but not limited to the following :
Communications
Cost for neighborhood mailings and printing costs for signs and invitations for fundraising drives, social events and project updates, etc.
Events & Forums
Costs associated with hosting social events and community forums for residents so we may facilitate communication and interaction among neighbors.
Website
Cost of developing and maintaining a website as a communication vehicle to keep all residents apprised on an ongoing basis and additionally as a source of funding through business sponsorships.
Association Fees & Insurance
Annual filing and membership fees for our P.O.Box, SunBiz, Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations (CCNA), Liability and special event insurance
Venues
Costs associated with securing locations for meetings, training sessions, educational and informational sessions and to conduct business meetings with City Commissioners to achieve success in our neighborhood projects.
Beautification Projects
Costs that arise to close the gap between funding provided through grants and the necessary overall cost.