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Apr
Moon joins Southwest Florida Community Foundation board
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently added Frederick Moon to its board of trustees....
24
Apr
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund hosts spring luncheon for contributors
Nearly 100 Women’s Legacy Fund contributors and Prima Donors recently attended the Fund’s spring luncheon. The luncheon was complimentary and exclusively for WLF contributors and Prima Donors in celebration of...
14
Apr
Community invited to construction kickoff of new Southwest Florida Community Foundation Collaboratory
The Board of Trustees of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the City of Fort Myers City Council and staff will host a Construction Kickoff Community Celebration of the Foundation’s...
08
Apr
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Fund for the Environment Inspired by Earth Day
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is crowdfunding for the Fund for the Environment...
10
Mar
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund to hold spring luncheon for contributors
The Women’s Legacy Fund will host its spring luncheon on Friday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club located at 14500 Vista River Drive in...
07
Mar
Southwest Florida Community Foundation to showcase new art exhibit
New exhibit features paintings inspired by artist Judi Ekholm’s national park visits The Southwest Florida Community Foundation will launch a new art display at its Community Hub in April. Beginning April 6,...
Southwest Florida Community Foundation grantees’ reports 2016 results
The 18 local nonprofits granted $551,500 in 2016 from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s available Field of Interest funds as well as individual and corporate donations, have reported their annual...
14
Feb
Less than two weeks to apply for Community Foundation scholarships
FAFSA form required for need-based scholarships The deadline for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s scholarship application process is fast approaching with less than two weeks left to apply. Closing on March 3,...
13
Feb
Southwest Florida Community Foundation grants more than $550,000 to local nonprofits
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has awarded $557,036.00 to both established and new programs that are designed to increase the quality of life in sustainable and equitable ways for Southwest...
26
Jan
Southwest Florida Community Foundation hosts Prima Donors and Impact Dunbar
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted more than a dozen of its Women’s Legacy Fund’s Prima Donors for dinner and conversation on Impact Dunbar, a new fund established by...
20
Jan
Funds established in memory of Jordan Ashley Gutheim
The Gutheim family has established the Jordan Ashley Gutheim Foundation Fund and the Jordan Ashley Gutheim Scholarship Fund, funds of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The donor advised fund and scholarship...
11
Jan
Florida Repertory Theatre establishes agency endowment fund with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Florida Repertory Theatre’s board of directors recently established a nonprofit agency endowment fund with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Established by nonprofit organizations,...
06
Jan
Community Foundation scholarship application process begins in January
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s scholarship application process for the 2017-2018 school year will begin this month, and need-based scholarships require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form...
05
Jan
Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces $10 million New Markets Tax Credit project
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2017) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently closed on a $10 million New Markets Tax Credit deal to be used to restore the historic...
25
Dec
Airport Santa Saves the Day
Neon orange shirt, crisp khaki shorts, tennis shoes, snowy white beard affixed with elastic band and a traditional red Santa hat. He looked exactly like what you might imagine for...
16
Nov
Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s Annual Report now available -Record $5 million granted to community
Record $5 million granted to community FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2016) –Celebrating its 40th anniversary as leaders in philanthropy in our region, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is now sharing...
09
Nov
Community Foundation showcases Wide Open Spaces exhibit
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted more than 50 guests at its Community Hub for the launch of its new art display “Wide Open Spaces”...
08
Nov
Veranda hosts Southwest Florida Community Foundation to celebrate Philanthropy Month
To kick off Philanthropy Month, the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers recently hosted the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s board of trustees and guests....
02
Nov
FutureMakers partners with FGCU to establish Student African American Brotherhood chapter
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2016) – The FutureMakers Coalition has partnered with Florida Gulf Coast University to establish a local Student African American Brotherhood chapter. More than a dozen advisory...
02
Nov
FutureMakers extends deadline for RFP for foundational skills curriculum for post-secondary institutions
Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2016) – The Persistence and Progress Regional Action Team of the FutureMakers Coalition is working to develop a foundational skill...
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Oct
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund hosts fall luncheon – New fund, grant funding and ‘Angels’ announced
The Women’s Legacy Fund hosted more than 130 attendees at its annual fall luncheon on Oct. 20 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club....
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Oct
Southwest Florida Community Foundation establishes Impact Dunbar Women’s Legacy Fund
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has established the Impact Dunbar Fund as part of the Women’s Legacy Fund, a fund of the Southwest...
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Oct
Community Foundation hosts It’s a Wrap reception for Faces of Philanthropy exhibit
Exhibit celebrated outstanding philanthropist faces from the region FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently celebrated the closing of its 40th Anniversary “Faces of Philanthropy”...
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Oct
And It’s a Wrap….
The Faces of Philanthropy Photo Art Exhibit has wrapped up and those featured in the photos were invited to a reception on October 11 to celebrate our 40 years of...
08
Oct
Region’s first multi-donor LGBT fund awards grant
Multi-donor fund supports unique challenges and opportunities facing local LGBT community The LGBT Community Fund of Southwest Florida, a fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, has awarded its first grant. Presented...
06
Oct
Community Foundation to showcase Wide Open Spaces exhibit
Coming off the successful “Faces of Philanthropy” exhibit celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2016, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation will launch a new art display at its Community Hub in...
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Sep
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund to hold fall luncheon
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2016) – The Women’s Legacy Fund will host its fall luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 11:15 a.m. at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club...
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Sep
FutureMakers hosts annual Champions Breakfast
Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2016) – More than 100 attendees recently gathered at Six Bends Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers for the FutuerMakers Coalition’s annual...
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Sep
Southwest Florida Community Foundation opens grant cycle
More than $500,000 available in grants The Southwest Florida Community Foundation will open its 2016-2017 Community Impact Grant cycle with a call for innovative projects and programs. More than $500,000 is...
20
Aug
Southwest Florida Community Foundation elects board members
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently elected four new members to its board of trustees. Mike Jung, Gail Markham, Dale Reiss and Jonathan Romine...
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Aug
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Prima Donors Summer Gathering
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted more than 20 of its Women’s Legacy Fund’s Prima Donors for a dinner at its Community Hub. The evening featured dinner conversations exploring housing,...
25
Jul
Fund opened for victims, families and those affected by Club Blu shootings
Donations can be made at www.Floridacommunity.com FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 25, 2016) – In response to this morning’s shootings at Club Blu in Fort Myers,the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has partnered...
24
Jun
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Achieves GuideStar Platinum
Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar,...
16
Jun
Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s 2016 Florida Fellows announced
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces the 2016 Florida Fellows Kelsey Pena, Karly Marcy and Taylor Tringali have joined the foundation staff for paid summer fellowships in public interest communications. Now...
15
Jun
Our Hearts are with Orlando
Here’s how you can open your heart to help. We at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation are heartbroken by the tragedy in Orlando. Our thoughts are with the victims and their...
14
Jun
Local Service Organizations Receive Support from Southwest Florida Community Foundation and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
Nearly $250k awarded to organizations providing safety net for Southwest Florida The Southwest Florida Community Foundation and Robert Rauschenberg Foundation announced today that ten local nonprofits will receive $250,000 through their...
01
Jun
Southwest Florida Community Foundation's Compassionate Shark Tank for Veterans with FGCU awards grants
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 27, 2016) – The Frank Stern Compassionate Shark Tank for Veterans awarded two grants on Sunday, May 22 during the final phase of the Veterans Florida...
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May
Schulze Family Foundation funds iWill Mentorship Foundation as part of FutureMakers Coalition
Trailer enables mentoring through community bike repair clinics and rides in Dunbar, bringing together law enforcement, community and at-risk youth to build mutual respect and understanding As part of its $300,000...
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May
Southwest Florida Community Foundation awards scholarships
More than $675,000 awarded to 107 students through 82 scholarships funds for high-school seniors, and undergraduate and graduate students FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 20, 2016) –The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently granted...
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May
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund holds spring luncheon
The Women’s Legacy Fund recently hosted its spring luncheon on May 12 at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club exclusively for its WLF contributors and Prima Donors. The “working” luncheon featured...
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May
Women’s Legacy Fund holds Spring luncheon
The Women’s Legacy Fund hosted its Spring luncheon on Thursday, May 12 at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club exclusively for its WLF contributors and Prima Donors....
13
May
Glades Education Foundation receives $15,000 grant
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 2, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, a FutureMakers Coalition partner along with Lumina Foundation, has awarded the Glades Education Foundation a $15,000 grant. The grant...
10
Apr
Southwest Florida Community Foundation launches Fund for the Environment
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has launched the Fund for the Environment in Southwest Florida. All monies raised through this multi-donor fund...
07
Apr
Bonita Springs Community Fund grants $20,000 to local nonprofits
The Bonita Springs Community Advisory Committee recently presented four local nonprofits with $5,000 each. Recipient nonprofits included the Bonita Springs Assistance Office, New Horizons of Southwest Florida, Bonita Springs Middle School...
02
Apr
Brett & Driscoll to receive 2016 Sheppard Award
Jay Brett and Dawn-Marie Driscoll will be presented with the 2016 John W. Sheppard Award by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation board of trustees at the Foundation’s board meeting and...
28
Mar
Owen elected chair of the Community Foundations of Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 28, 2016) – Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, has been elected chair of the Community Foundations of Florida for 2016. A...
25
Mar
Southwest Florida Community Foundation hosts last Legacy Society reception
As part of its three-event Legacy Society Member series, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted donors, who either have a fund at the Foundation or have an estate gift...
FGCU VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM GRADUATES CAN COMPETE FOR START-UP FUNDING UPON COMPLETION OF PROGRAM
8-week Online Educational Program in Entrepreneurship Almost Fully Subscribed FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mar. 11, 2016 - Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Institute for Entrepreneurship announced this week that the FAR-MAR...
02
Mar
Southwest Florida Community Foundation grants more than $550,000 to local nonprofits
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 2, 2016) - The Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces it has awarded $551,500 to both established and new programs that are designed to increase the quality...