Collier Community Foundation Inc
Collier Community Foundation Inc is a tax-exempt, public charitable foundation located in Naples, Florida. Established in 1985 as the Community Foundation of Collier County, the organization operates as a community foundation that partners with donors, grant recipients, and local leaders to address community needs and seed innovation in Collier County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$287.5M
+15.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.5M
-48.5% YoY
Grant Count
255
-2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$116K
-47.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Working with donors, we inspire ideas, ignite action, and mobilize resources to address community needs in Collier County. For Good. Forever.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Housing & Hunger: Supporting collaborative projects that provide affordable housing and support services, and addressing food insecurity throughout Collier County
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse: Raising awareness through public education and providing funding for support services
- Environment & Accessibility: Establishing dunes and wetlands restoration initiatives and updating accommodations in parks
- Housing, Environmental Resilience, and Disaster Relief
Grantmaking
The foundation manages over 700 funds established by charitable individuals, corporations, and organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Collier County, Florida, with particular emphasis on Naples and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $287.5 million
- Total Revenue: $59.9 million
- Total Expenses: $36.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $12 million
- Staff: 18 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $287,500,292 | $249,162,409 | $241,485,292 |
| Revenue | $59,934,736 | $52,218,014 | $40,193,772 |
| Expenses | $36,905,975 | $66,091,151 | $34,505,569 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,266,680 | $13,207,551 | $8,384,103 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Collier Community Foundation Inc
CFCC Program Grants
COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $20,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFCC: Capacity Grants for Small Non-profits
COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Collier Community Foundation: General Operating Support Grants
COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President & CEO: Eileen Connolly-Keesler
- Board Chair: Brad Galbraith
Founding Leadership: The foundation was created in 1985 by William Oberhelman, a retired businessman from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Donald T. Franke, a well-known Naples attorney. Oberhelman served as the first executive director and Franke as chairman of the Board of Trustees. They raised $300,000 to fund the organization's permanent charitable endowment.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM MOREY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROB FUNDERBURG | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRAD GALBRAITH | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| JEFF DIERMEIER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALLYSON RICHARDS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN COSTIGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL BARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETTY FRANK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHY LUDWIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GISELLE WAGNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY JORGENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VLAD MATHIEU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM OLIVERI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCIE CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK WHITAKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM MCCANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EILEEN CONNOLLY-KEESLER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $261,859 |
| WENDY PONTING | CFO | 40 | $159,494 |
| LINDSEY TOUCHETTE | VP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $125,935 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Celebration of Philanthropy:** The foundation awarded $650,000 in surprise grants to local nonprofits
Collier Community Foundation to Award $650,000 in Surprise Grants at 2025**2026 Hunger Initiative:** Invested $70,000 to combat food insecurity in Collier County
Collier Community Foundation Invests $70,000 to Fight Hunger in County -**Naples Art Institute:** Awarded a $30,000 grant
Naples Art Institute Awarded $30,000 Grant from the Collier Community Foundation\**40-Year Milestone:** The foundation celebrated 40 years of operation in 2025
Collier foundation, celebrating 40 years, awards $650K to area groupsData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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