The Community Foundation of Collier County



Created in 1985, the Community Foundation of Collier County is a tax-exempt, public charitable foundation. The true value of the foundation's work extends deep into the community. In partnership with donors, grant recipients and local leaders, it responds to the needs of the community and seeds innovation.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Collier County

Assets

2019 - 199,975,672
2018 - 168,464,393
2017 - 152,408,257
Domestic Grants

2019 - 13,179,128
2018 - 15,255,756


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Collier County


Community Foundation Donates to Veterans Community Park
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The two organizations presenting checks that evening were the Community Foundation of Collier County and Lee County Electric Cooperative...more

Marco Island Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary Receives Community Foundation Grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected...more

Food Pantry Awarded Grant from The Community Foundation of Collier County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

We are proud to help them in their mission to wipe out hunger with this grant,” says Eileen Connolly-Keesler, Community Foundation of Collier...more

Give Where You Live Collier sets new record, raises over $6.4 million
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

Hosted by the Community Foundation of Collier County and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Give Where You Live Collier gave 40...more

Online fundraiser raises more than $6.4 million in 24 hours in Collier County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

This year's “Give” was the seventh year for the online fundraiser organized by the community foundation, along with support from the Richard...more

Looking to give back? Annual volunteer expo goes virtual for Dec. 3 event amid pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

... United Way of Collier County and the Collier County Community Foundation opted to take the seventh iteration of their annual volunteer expo...more

Churches offer school supply cards, food to those in need during coronavirus pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County, The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and The Salvation Army of Collier County are teaming up...more

Letters to editor for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

As we struggle to regain our financial footing, there is one unsung champion that came to our aid: the Community Foundation of Collier...more

Kudos and kicks: Warning: Political mischief ahead
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

"At the Community Foundation of Collier County, we are passionate about environmental causes and sustaining our natural resources for the...more

Southwest Florida nonprofits keep adapting to uncertain circumstances caused by COVID-19
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County, since July 1, has distributed nearly $834,000 in grants to nonprofits for general operating...more



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