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Together, we’re strengthening Collier County every day. 40 Years: $362M Granted, Lives Transformed. Learn more at colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.

Connecting generosity with local needs for over four decades, the Collier Community Foundation helps donors create lasting impact through trusted grantmaking and local insight.

10/01/2026

Twenty-three working nursing aides have graduated from a program that gave them the opportunity to pursue their RN credentials tuition-free. We’re proud that a $180,000 CCF grant and an additional $26,575 from CCF donors John Svirsky and Jeanne Livingston made that possible.

Congratulations to the first graduating class! Their hard work opens new doors for them and strengthens the care available in our community.

Thank you to Hello Naples for sharing our story!

Read the article: https://hellonaplesfl.com/2026/09/17/ccf-grant-creates-once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-for-working-nurses-to-become-rns-2/

09/25/2026

We loved welcoming Collier County nonprofit leaders to the Wyss Center for a first look at our new home.

Guests toured the meeting rooms and shared spaces available for nonprofit use, connected with CCF staff and learned how to find the right space for their next gathering. Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We look forward to seeing the conversations and connections that take shape here.

Take a look inside our Nonprofit Open House!

Video produced by The Naples Studio

09/18/2026

Strong nonprofit organizations begin with strong leaders.

We’re proud to celebrate the completion of our six-month Nonprofit Leadership Academy, which brought together 10 executive directors and CEOs from Collier County nonprofits for an intensive leadership development experience.

A collaboration of the Collier Community Foundation, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and Naples Children Foundation, the Academy covered strategic planning, fundraising, program evaluation, board governance, organizational culture and more. Just as importantly, it gave participants the opportunity to learn from one another, share challenges and build relationships across our nonprofit community.

Congratulations to the leaders representing United Arts Collier St. Matthew's House, Inc. Project Build Literacy Collier Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, Inc. Collier Resource Center The Housing Alliance, Inc. Champions For Learning and Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary .

By investing in nonprofit leadership, we’re helping strengthen the organizations that serve our community every day. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

09/16/2026

Preserving our history helps ensure the stories that shaped Collier County are remembered for generations to come.

The Collier Community Foundation is proud to provide a $10,000 grant to the Marco Island Historical Society to conserve two historic iron gears from Marco Island’s original ferry. Once restored, these remarkable artifacts will become part of a permanent exhibit in the Pioneer Era gallery at the Marco Island Historical Museum.

The ferry connected Marco Island to the mainland from 1912 to 1938, transporting people, vehicles and essential shipments. These historic photographs offer a glimpse into the ferry and the journey travelers made to reach it nearly a century ago.

Learn more: https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/marco-island-historical-society-gets-10k-grant/article_22de4065-44fe-447f-8ee0-b2732ff0cab2.html

Photo descriptions and credits:
1. “The Ferry of Marco,” circa 1925. Collier County Museums, courtesy of the Fritz Bebiker Collection.
2. The Marco Island ferry, circa 1920s. Collier County Museums, courtesy of Mrs. Richard Addison.
3. Forrest Walker beside an automobile on the shell road to Marco Island, three miles north of the ferry landing. Collier County Museums.
4. Ferry gears courtesy of Marco Island Historical Society.

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to honor the lives lost, the families forever changed and the survivors who carry the memories of that day.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the first responders, military members and everyday citizens whose courage and selflessness reflected the very best of our nation—then and in the years since.

Today, we remember, honor and stand together.

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend from the Collier Community Foundation!

As we celebrate Labor Day, we recognize the dedication and hard work of the people who help make Collier County such a strong and vibrant community.

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of the holiday. We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend—and savor these last days of summer with family, friends, and a little well-deserved time to unwind.

We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 8.

09/03/2026

Another great example of what collaboration can accomplish for our community—and our environment.

The Collier Community Foundation is proud to partner with CCA Florida and Collier County on the new CCA Taylor-Martin Reef. Phase 1 is now complete, helping expand critical artificial reef habitat, support marine life and strengthen recreational fishing opportunities right here in Southwest Florida.

We’re excited to see this investment in our coastal environment take shape—and the impact it will have for years to come.

08/27/2026

Rising food costs are putting increasing pressure on seniors in Collier County, a challenge highlighted in today’s Naples Daily News article.

It’s also a powerful reminder of why investing in local solutions matters. Last year, Meals of Hope received a $100,000 surprise grant at the Collier Community Foundation’s Celebration of Philanthropy to launch its mobile Your Neighborhood Pantry, bringing fresh groceries directly to communities where access can be a barrier.

That investment is already at work in our community—and Meals of Hope is just one of last year’s Celebration of Philanthropy grantees putting their grants into action.

Watch for our Community Report coming in November, where we’ll share more about the progress these organizations are making and the impact these investments are having throughout Collier County.

Read the Naples Daily News article: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/2026/08/27/some-collier-county-seniors-struggle-with-rising-food-costs-wealthier-friends-group-pitch-in/91455791007/

08/26/2026

The charitable landscape is shifting—and staying informed is more important than ever.

The latest Professional Advisors Council CONNECTOR explores timely strategies and trends to help attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and trust officers better serve their charitably minded clients. Inside, you’ll find insights on the Charity Parity Act, transitioning private foundations, QCD strategies, charitable gifts of real estate, and planning through life’s unexpected changes.

As charitable planning evolves, the Collier Community Foundation is here as a resource to help advisors and their clients navigate opportunities and turn charitable goals into lasting impact.

Read the new 2026 PAC CONNECTOR athttps://colliercf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CFC4273-PAC-Newsletter-26.pdf

08/21/2026

Another CCF investment is helping move a major regional project forward.

This spring, the Collier Community Foundation invested $20,000 in Trust for Public Land to help advance the Bonita–Estero Rail Trail (BERT), supporting the acquisition, due diligence and coordination needed to secure the rail corridor for public use.

Now, voters in Bonita Springs and Estero have approved funding to help move the project forward, building on Collier County’s commitment to its portion of the trail.

Once complete, BERT will transform 11.4 miles of unused rail corridor into a safe trail for walking and biking and connect North Naples to the larger Florida Gulf Coast Trail stretching from Naples to the Tampa Bay area.

It’s a great example of how philanthropy can provide early support that helps bring partners together, leverage significant public investment and turn a regional vision into reality.
Friends of BERT - Bonita Estero Rail Trail

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1110 Pine Ridge Road Suite 200
Naples, FL
34108

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12396495000

Website

http://www.colliercf.org/

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