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Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc.
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is now Collaboratory.
Since 1976 the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has been a catalyst for improving the quality of life of all who live and work in Southwest Florida.
The Foundation was created with $500 from First National Bank of Fort Myers by a small group of attorneys, trust officers and community leaders who had the vision and foresight to plan for the future needs of our rapidly growing community.
Web Address
collaboratory.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @hicollab
Since 1976 the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has been a catalyst for improving the quality of life of all who live and work in Southwest Florida.
The Foundation was created with $500 from First National Bank of Fort Myers by a small group of attorneys, trust officers and community leaders who had the vision and foresight to plan for the future needs of our rapidly growing community.
Web Address
collaboratory.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @hicollab
Assets and Giving for Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Assets
2020 - 146,689,909
2019 - 141,602,570
2018 - 126,767,839
2020 - 146,689,909
2019 - 141,602,570
2018 - 126,767,839
Domestic Grants
2020 - 6,877,499
2019 - 5,891,202
2020 - 6,877,499
2019 - 5,891,202
Recent News from Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Prominent Southwest Florida nonprofit CEO to leave position - Business Observer
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
Sarah Owen has held nonprofit CEO roles for nearly 20 years. ... strategy and program innovation at FGCU, says in the...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
Sarah Owen has held nonprofit CEO roles for nearly 20 years. ... strategy and program innovation at FGCU, says in the...more
Twins and Red Sox announce joint donation in support of SWFL Hurricane Ian relief efforts
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The two clubs will donate a combined $200,000, with half going to the Collaboratory (formerly the Southwest Florida Community Foundation), and...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The two clubs will donate a combined $200,000, with half going to the Collaboratory (formerly the Southwest Florida Community Foundation), and...more
Sunburn — The morning read of what's hot in Florida politics — 10.3.22
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The Collier Community Foundation has activated its Collier Comes Together Disaster Relief Fund to help Hurricane Ian...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The Collier Community Foundation has activated its Collier Comes Together Disaster Relief Fund to help Hurricane Ian...more
The Lee Health Foundation awards two students with scholarships
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The scholarships are administered through the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and these two scholarships were made possible...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The scholarships are administered through the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and these two scholarships were made possible...more
Can SWFL's social problems disappear in 18 years? Fort Myers Collaboratory has lofty goal
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
As it nears the quarter-century mark, the nonprofit formerly known as the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is poised for a...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
As it nears the quarter-century mark, the nonprofit formerly known as the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is poised for a...more
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation Is Now, Officially, Collaboratory
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation Is Now, Officially, Collaboratory. The organization is committed to bringing the region together to solve...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation Is Now, Officially, Collaboratory. The organization is committed to bringing the region together to solve...more
SWFL Community Foundation awards $644974 to nonprofits
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has awarded $644,974 to regional organizations and programs committed to increasing the quality...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has awarded $644,974 to regional organizations and programs committed to increasing the quality...more
Dunbar native set to open community's first pharmacy
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
With the help of the first-of-its kind grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and Catalyst Community Capital, McIntosh's dream is...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
With the help of the first-of-its kind grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and Catalyst Community Capital, McIntosh's dream is...more
High school students work with FGCU researchers to combat climate change
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
We still have this issue, and we need innovative technologies to lead us to new climate change solutions,” explained Mirjafari. With the help of...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
We still have this issue, and we need innovative technologies to lead us to new climate change solutions,” explained Mirjafari. With the help of...more
The Lucas legacy: Stepping up and filling a need, time and again
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
As with the many other community causes he has supported – including the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, United Way and...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
As with the many other community causes he has supported – including the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, United Way and...more
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Coat Design Saves Lives and Launches New Careers for Homeless People
Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.