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


Commentary: Identifying workforce, educational needs to encourage sustainable growth
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County and Hodges University recognize the need for economic diversification. However, both also...more

Community Needs Assessment Findings Are In
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

... Geier, Florida director for the Schulze Foundation, and Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Collier...more

Satisfy The Hunger food drive collects $115000 for needy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

And the Richard M. Schulze Foundation, The Community Foundation of Collier County and the United Way of Collier County matched funds...more

Letters to the Editor, Sunday, May 13, 2018
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

Until about eight years ago, I never heard of the Community Foundation of Collier County. Then I became involved with a veteran who is...more

Local nonprofits bringing health services to those with disabilities
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

A significant lack of services for people with mental illness and special needs is creating a call for action in Collier County. Now, the Community Foundation of Collier County is on a mission to fix...more

Commentary: Education key to narrowing the gender gap
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Women's Foundation, a fund at the Community Foundation of Collier County, has long recognized that issues facing women and girls have unique roots and communitywide impact. The issue of pay...more

Commentary: Tax changes present new opportunities for impactful giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County represents exactly what we are speaking of with the mission to be a philanthropic partner and facilitator in addressing community issues. How does the new...more

Food drive campaign drop-off continues Friday at Daily News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

This year the initiative is partnering with the Community Foundation of Collier County, United Way of Collier County and the Richard M. Schulze Foundation to collectively match a total of $45,000 in...more

Commentary: Report identifies needs a local sales tax could address
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

During presentations last month by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, which commissioned the report, and the Community Foundation of Collier County, something became abundantly clear: The...more

Food drive aims to continue feeding Collier County well after season
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

Season may be winding down but programs that help the community continue and an initiative that runs through the end of the month helps to support that. Satisfy the Hunger runs through April 27, and...more



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