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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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....
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...
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...
The Women’s Legacy Fund hosted more than 130 attendees at its annual fall luncheon on Oct. 20 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club....
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The next generation of philanthropists, those who fit into “Gen X” (born 1964-1980) or “Gen Y/Millennial” (born 1981-2000), will wield more philanthropic power than any previous generation, according to Nextgendonors.org....
As part of its three-event Legacy Society Member Exclusive series, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted donors who either have a fund at the Foundation or have an estate...
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted more than 20 of its Women’s Legacy Fund’s Prima Donors for a dinner on Jan. 7....
Numerous local openings for Certified Nursing Assistants and tuition assistance available CareerSource Southwest Florida, Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers Technical College and...
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2016) – Tessa LeSage, director of strategy for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, will be a guest presenter at Lumina Foundation’s national conference in February. LeSage...
More than $500,000 available through 50 scholarships for students seeking post-secondary education The Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s scholarship application process for the 2016-2017 school year will begin on Friday, Jan. 15....
