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...

Capacity Grants Deadline

September 15, 2008
All applications are due to the Community Foundation office no later than 4:00 pm. Please see the Grantseekers section for more information.

Women's Legacy Fund Fall Luncheon

October 24, 2008

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National Philanthropy Day

November 15, 2008

Annual Meeting

November 20, 2008