Helping You Build A Stronger Community

Leonard Santini, one of the foundation's original donors, created an endowed fund which still provides community-wide support today.

Celebrating 30 Years of Helping Build a Stronger Community

For the past 30 years 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 in 1976 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.

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Coming Up...

Arts & Attractions Grant Cycle Deadline

June 10, 2008
All applications are due at the Community Foundation office no later than 4:00 pm

Major Annual Grant Cycle

June 19, 2008
All applications are due at the Community Foundation office no later than 4:00 pm.