Charitable Foundation of the Islands

06/09/2026

Generosity and Vision Making an Impact

Thank you to the Sanibel-Captiva Islander | Island Reporter | Captiva Current for publishing CFI Board Chair Lisa Riordan's guest commentary recognizing the extraordinary generosity and leadership of board member and Sanibel resident Susan S. Boren and her husband Steve King.

As board chair of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI), I wanted to recognize two individuals whose generosity and vision continue to make a meaningful impact both locally and beyond. Steve King has spent his career on a simple conviction: the way we design spaces changes the way people li...

06/08/2026

Guest commentary by Lisa Riordan, board chair for the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI). A public grant-making charity serving Sanibel and Captiva, the CFI’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, leadership and collaboration for the vitality of the island community.

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06/08/2026

Great connections with some wonderful island leaders and friends recently!

Dolly, our Executive Director, met up at Doc Ford’s with Jessica, Rory (a recent Sancap Kiwanis scholarship recipient), several Leadership Class alumni (Darnell & Ellen), and Jeff from Ding Darling!

It’s one of the best parts of the island: meetings like this remind us that our community is always better when we show up, connect, and share good energy together.

06/04/2026

Last evening’s City of Sanibel planning meeting was a great way for our island to connect, listen, and communicate. We appreciated being part of the conversation, and we enjoyed seeing not only several CFI Leadership Class alumni, but also the community leaders who came together for this important event.

The exchange of ideas, updates, and perspectives helped strengthen the shared work that keeps our island moving forward. We’re grateful for everyone who showed up and contributed—community involvement makes a real difference.

06/03/2026

Collaborations in our community make the difference!
A Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club grant has helped make The Sanibel School recent production of Annie possible!

06/02/2026

What a morning at the Charitable Foundation of the Islands —we’re celebrating two scholarship recipients who are part of our CFI family.

Today, Rory Farrell, daughter of our Executive Director Dolly and husband Liam, was awarded a SanCap Kiwanis scholarship in honor of the Bailey Scholarship for Sports, sponsored by Richard Johnson (former Mayor) and his family.

We’re also cheering for another scholarship recipient, Jeff & Stephanie Muddell’s daughter, Caroline, who was awarded a Bailey Scholarship - for Community from the SanCap Kiwanis Club. Jeff serves on our Board of Directors.

Thank you, SanCap Kiwanis, for investing in local youth and for making mornings like this possible. We’re grateful, and we’re rooting hard for these incredible students!

06/01/2026

Read about the impact!

provided to The Santiva Chronicle The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) and 100+ Women Who Care Sanibel Captiva celebrated another impactful season of collective giving, community connecti…

05/31/2026

More fun photos from today at the Sanibel Island Farmers Market!

05/31/2026

CFI is happy to be the premier sponsor of the Love Sanibel Back initiative and honored to be part of today’s kickoff at the Sanibel Island Farmers Market.

Community leaders and our Leadership Class alumni were in attendance as well!

Love Sanibel Back is looking forward to connecting with our community throughout the 10-week summer experience—encouraging residents and visitors to support the island’s businesses, restaurants, and nonprofits.

Thank you to Love Sanibel Back for creating this opportunity to come together and keep island love going strong.
Learn more: https://www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org/love-sanibel-back
Farmers Market: https://www.buylocallee.com

05/31/2026

We love Sanibel back!!