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


Editorial: Six months since Irma, how far have we come?
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

Kudos to the Community Foundation of Collier County and United Way of Collier County for spearheading — and to those who have responded to financially support — the Collier Comes Together Fund....more

24-hour power: Give Where You Live raises $3.9 million
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The 24-hour fundraising campaign spearheaded by the Community Foundation of Collier County raised $3,917,731. The fourth annual event tallied 2,303 donations, an almost 25 percent increase over last...more

Funds raised from Hurricane Irma relief concert will help rebuild homes in Everglades City
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County distributed the money raised by the Naples is Rockin' concert, starring Sugar Ray. The event was a collaboration between the county, Naples, Marco Island,...more

Brent Batten: Survey projects even more rapid growth for Collier County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

There's good news for proponents of a sales tax in Collier County, bad news for residents concerned about rapid growth, and just a few surprises wrapped into a community survey to be presented to...more

Give Where You Live raises nearly $4 million
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

In a span of just 24 hours, the annual fundraising drive Give Where You Live Collier raised $3.9 million for area non-profits and charities, the Community Foundation of Collier County said Friday....more

Give Where You Live Collier raises $3.9 million for dozens of charities
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

“We are continually amazed at how our community comes together to show their love and support for Collier County,” said Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and chief executive officer of the...more

'Give Where You Live Collier' Raises $3.9 Million
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

... the number of unique donors increased by 25 percent, according to a release from the Community Foundation of Collier County. The foundation hosted the event with the Richard M. Schulze Family...more

Community Foundation awards grants to help meet changing needs in the area
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County distributed $75,000 in grants in January to nonprofit agencies from its Changing Needs Fund. The fund is a safety net to help meet the changing needs of the...more

“Give Where You Live Collier” kicks off today
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

An online campaign designed to raise funds for local non-profits and charities in Collier County kicks off on Wednesday. “Give Where You Live Collier” is an effort spearheaded by the Community...more

'Give Where You Live' in Collier County Starting Feb. 21
Foundation: Community Foundation of Collier County

This year will be the fourth time the Collier County Community Foundation and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation have hosted the day of giving as a means to give a boost to Naples-area...more



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