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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
SWFL Cares Fund launched to help those hurt by toxic algae crisis
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation will collect donations aimed at helping Lee County residents who have seen jobs disappear or...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation will collect donations aimed at helping Lee County residents who have seen jobs disappear or...more
“SWFL Cares Fund” to Help Struggling Local Businesses
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the United Way have launched the “SWFL Cares Fund” to help these businesses and families...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the United Way have launched the “SWFL Cares Fund” to help these businesses and families...more
Southwest Florida foundation launches drive to raise money to help those hit hard by water crisis
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation donated $20,000 to kick off its fund to help people feeling the effects of the region's water crisis...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation donated $20,000 to kick off its fund to help people feeling the effects of the region's water crisis...more
'Collaboratory' to offer constructive space, new life to midtown
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
... region to really help design what will happen in the space,” said Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Collaboratory
... region to really help design what will happen in the space,” said Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community...more
Nearly $100000 in scholarship money awarded in memory of FSU student
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Southwest Florida Community Foundation's CEO Sarah Owen called Jordan's story “heartbreaking and beautiful.” The foundation works to...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Southwest Florida Community Foundation's CEO Sarah Owen called Jordan's story “heartbreaking and beautiful.” The foundation works to...more
Hodges commits to workforce development
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The curriculum development was funded by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and Hodges University, and the program is set to launch...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The curriculum development was funded by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and Hodges University, and the program is set to launch...more
Southwest Florida Community Foundation awards 135 scholarships to local students
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... social innovation, and philanthropy to address different needs in Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Charlotte counties. Partnering with different people and corporations, the foundation has...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... social innovation, and philanthropy to address different needs in Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Charlotte counties. Partnering with different people and corporations, the foundation has...more
Cause & Effect: Graduation is just one stop along the way
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Recently the Southwest Florida Community Foundation closed our 2018 scholarship season. With over 400 applications and 100...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Recently the Southwest Florida Community Foundation closed our 2018 scholarship season. With over 400 applications and 100...more
Smooth moves
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
I know when I started at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation there was about a month that I fulfilled responsibilities for leading...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
I know when I started at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation there was about a month that I fulfilled responsibilities for leading...more
Education Foundation awarded Community Impact Grant
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Glades Education Foundation was awarded a 2018 Community Impact Grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation for $40,000 to continue financing the AVID about Success program. The Glades...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Glades Education Foundation was awarded a 2018 Community Impact Grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation for $40,000 to continue financing the AVID about Success program. The Glades...more
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