MAY 2019 | SARASOTA SCENE 43
“. . .people are far more willing
to give money than give time.
What these young people
need is mentoring. The only
way many of them will learn
the personal skills they need
is to learn them outside the
family unit.”
- Tom Beeler
philanthropy
The Beeler’s philanthropic activity began in earnest in 2013 when they agreed to sponsor
an acting student at the Asolo Conservatory. They now sponsor two students there. But
families are too often the norm. What the Beelers found, though, was that these students
when shaking hands. Writing a clear, timely thank-you note. Maintaining an accurate
of our students saw the word ‘prawn’ on a menu and asked about it,” Carol says, “so
understood exactly what a prawn was and the best way to eat it. That’s a lesson no one
else had ever given them.”
When it became time to think about creating a family foundation to support their
philanthropic efforts, it was an easy choice. They already knew Gulf Coast Community
like her very much,” Carol says. “We’ve become good friends over the years.” And
a great organization.”
vivre…the love of living in all facets of their philanthropy,” he said. “They relish the