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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
South Lee County: Harry Chapin mobile pantry to help flood victims
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Harry Chapin Food Bank event is held in partnership with the Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Southwest Florida Community Foundation,...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Harry Chapin Food Bank event is held in partnership with the Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Southwest Florida Community Foundation,...more
Cause & Effect: Field trips bring exposure, build community
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
Imagine my surprise when I learned that the Southwest Florida Community Foundation was the destination for a field trip. This one didn't...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
Imagine my surprise when I learned that the Southwest Florida Community Foundation was the destination for a field trip. This one didn't...more
Interwoven works to improve the web
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
That is why it is important to support local philanthropic endeavors, so that they can continue to support you too. ... through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
That is why it is important to support local philanthropic endeavors, so that they can continue to support you too. ... through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address...more
FutureMakers helps give young welder a career
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
As part of the FutureMakers Coalition, a regional collective impact initiative created by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation with the goal...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
As part of the FutureMakers Coalition, a regional collective impact initiative created by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation with the goal...more
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce update for August
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... Area Chamber of Commerce Ralph A. Richardson Scholarship Fund, contact the Southwest Florida Community Foundation at 239-274-5900 or...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... Area Chamber of Commerce Ralph A. Richardson Scholarship Fund, contact the Southwest Florida Community Foundation at 239-274-5900 or...more
Cause & Effect: Taking on a larger role to help students
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, founded in 1976, cultivates regional change for the common good through collective leadership,...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, founded in 1976, cultivates regional change for the common good through collective leadership,...more
Community Foundation names executive committee members
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Dr. Larry Hobbs is the new chairman of the board of trustees of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Craig Folk will serve as vice chair...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Dr. Larry Hobbs is the new chairman of the board of trustees of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Craig Folk will serve as vice chair...more
Community Foundation names executive committee members
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... good through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address the evolving community ... The foundation partners with individuals, families and corporations who have created...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... good through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address the evolving community ... The foundation partners with individuals, families and corporations who have created...more
Embracing our future workforce
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Volunteers with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation studied the issue for two years. We discovered that there are two barriers. First, it is...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Volunteers with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation studied the issue for two years. We discovered that there are two barriers. First, it is...more
Sarah Owen: Do-overs can start with appreciation
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Community Foundation is the backbone organization for the regional ... Currently, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation's...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Community Foundation is the backbone organization for the regional ... Currently, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation's...more
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