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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
First round of Southwest Florida Hurricane Relief Funds released
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
"We want to thank the generous donors and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation for making this fund possible," said Cliff Smith, United...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
"We want to thank the generous donors and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation for making this fund possible," said Cliff Smith, United...more
How Fort Myers plans to spend $107 million of your tax dollars: 5 things to know
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Subsidy: Next year's budget provides a $100,000 subsidy to the Community Foundation, the first year of...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Subsidy: Next year's budget provides a $100,000 subsidy to the Community Foundation, the first year of...more
Irma update: Free roof help available; food and supplies being distributed daily
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Southwest Florida Community Foundation: https://floridacommunity.com/. • State Volunteers and Donation Hotline: 800-354-3571. • Salvation...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Southwest Florida Community Foundation: https://floridacommunity.com/. • State Volunteers and Donation Hotline: 800-354-3571. • Salvation...more
Want to help Hurricane Irma victims? Here's a good place to start
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Broward Cares is a collaboration among the United Way, the Community Foundation of Broward and the Jewish Federation of Broward...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Broward Cares is a collaboration among the United Way, the Community Foundation of Broward and the Jewish Federation of Broward...more
Irma relief fund raises $500k for SWFL
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The fund, which is a joint effort between the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The fund, which is a joint effort between the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and...more
Hurricane Irma relief fund for Southwest Florida announced
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Collier County
At a press conference, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation said they have joined forces with the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Collier County
At a press conference, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation said they have joined forces with the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades...more
Post-Irma: How to Help
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Collier County
Collier Comes Together Disaster Relief Fund: The Community Foundation of Collier County has started this fund in collaboration with several...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Collier County
Collier Comes Together Disaster Relief Fund: The Community Foundation of Collier County has started this fund in collaboration with several...more
Hurricane Irma Relief
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward, Central Florida Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Collier County
Hurricane Irma Relief. On September 10, 2017, a Category 4 hurricane smashed into southern Florida, bringing torrential rains, flooding and winds...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Broward, Central Florida Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Collier County
Hurricane Irma Relief. On September 10, 2017, a Category 4 hurricane smashed into southern Florida, bringing torrential rains, flooding and winds...more
Hurricane Irma: Updates from the scene
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Further, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has joined with the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee counties to create...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Further, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has joined with the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee counties to create...more
Relief fund to help Southwest Florida victims of Hurricane Irma
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has joined forces with the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee counties to create...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has joined forces with the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee counties to create...more
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