Collier Community Foundation Inc
Collier Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Naples, Florida. Founded in 1985 as the Community Foundation of Collier County, it works with donors and local partners to address community needs in Collier County through grantmaking and community leadership.
Collier Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Collier Community Foundation Inc gave $24.3M across 292 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in Florida. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,298,669
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 292
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,215
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,421
- Total assets
- $349,178,213
- +21.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (66 of 292, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Collier Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
For grant applications, the foundation instructs nonprofits to review eligibility guidelines, complete or update their profile in its Nonprofit Directory, review grant descriptions, and use the grants portal, where an…
For grant applications, the foundation instructs nonprofits to review eligibility guidelines, complete or update their profile in its Nonprofit Directory, review grant descriptions, and use the grants portal, where an eligibility quiz helps identify grants for which an organization may qualify. The Wish List Grant has no formal application; each nonprofit may submit up to two needs in the directory’s Wish List tab, and donor advisors may select requests aligned with donor interests. The foundation states that donor advisors do not accept direct requests for funding. Its Marco Island Community Grant Fund excludes grants to individuals, conduit organizations that fund unrelated charities, political campaigns, lobbying, scholarly research, annual campaigns, event sponsorships, team or sport travel, travel-related expenses, and organizations not serving Collier County, Florida.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1110 Pine Ridge Road 200, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 649-5000
Website: https://colliercf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
CFCC: Capacity Grants for Small Non-profits
Collier Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Collier Community Foundation: General Operating Support Grants
Collier Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Collier Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fund for Charitable Giving ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $9.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,380 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,944 grants of 2,380 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission and stated community priorities focus on Collier County, Florida. In filing year 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; other leading recipient states were Pennsylvania (9%), New York (5%), Nebraska (4%), and Kentucky (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 292 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Collier Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 66 of 292 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $121K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9.8M (2019) to $57.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 292 grants totaling $24.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Charitable Giving Pittsburgh, PA | Public, Societal Benefit | $1,997,117 |
| Collier County Community Land Trust Inc Naples, FL | Human Services | $1,950,000 |
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | Public, Societal Benefit | $1,046,247 |
| Naples Community Hospital Inc (NCH) Naples, FL | HEALTH | $873,243 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Naples, FL | Human Services | $830,044 |
| Naples Zoo Inc Naples, FL | Environment & Animals | $751,500 |
| Communities of Everglades Disaster Recovery Inc (Cedr) Everglades City, FL | Human Services | $732,003 |
| St Matthews House Naples, FL | Human Services | $667,791 |
| The Immokalee Foundation Naples, FL | Education | $529,101 |
| NCH Healthcare Systems Inc Naples, FL | HEALTH | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
IRS filing data reports the following financials by filing year.
The foundation’s finance page states that it managed over $437 million in assets as of July 1, 2026. Its 2023 filing narrative says it managed more than 900 funds established by charitable individuals, corporations, and organizations, including donor-advised, scholarship, designated, field-of-interest, unrestricted, and nonprofit agency funds.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $349,178,213 | $101,669,117 | $33,997,342 | $24,298,669 | 292 | $36,728,026 |
| 2024 | $287,500,292 | $59,934,736 | $36,905,975 | $29,628,017 | 255 | $10,266,680 |
| 2023 | $249,162,409 | $52,218,014 | $66,091,151 | $57,266,719 | 261 | $13,207,551 |
| 2022 | $241,485,292 | $40,193,772 | $34,505,569 | $25,385,415 | 280 | $8,384,103 |
| 2021 | $279,051,074 | $34,669,159 | $29,389,908 | $22,329,844 | 1,292 | $7,474,027 |
| 2020 | $218,053,316 | $48,461,607 | $28,465,221 | $21,381,162 | 1,089 | $4,408,937 |
| 2019 | $199,975,672 | $45,193,964 | $15,806,129 | $9,831,108 | 564 | $8,191,446 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to work with donors to inspire ideas, ignite action, and mobilize resources to address community needs in Collier County.
Its stated grantmaking areas include arts and culture, environment, education or employment, healthcare or mental health, and human services. Its community initiatives also include housing and hunger, environmental accessibility, crisis and disaster relief, and services for seniors and veterans. The foundation’s 2025 grants included human services, health, education, and environment and animals, among other purposes.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work involved. The Collier County Community Land Trust says its mission is to provide permanently affordable housing in Collier County. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County describes its work as building homes, communities, and hope. Communities of Everglades Disaster Recovery says it brings together local partners to help the community mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. St. Matthew’s House describes its work as addressing hunger, homelessness, and addiction. The Immokalee Foundation says it supports children through education, vocation, and life-skills programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 292 grants totaling $24,298,669. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $1,997,117, with a median of $22,420. The largest listed grants included $1,997,117 to the Fund for Charitable Giving, $1,950,000 to the Collier County Community Land Trust, $1,046,247 to DAFGiving360, and $873,243 to Naples Community Hospital.
Other large 2025 grants included $830,044 to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, $751,500 to Naples Zoo, $732,003 to Communities of Everglades Disaster Recovery, $667,791 to St. Matthew’s House, and $529,101 to the Immokalee Foundation.
The foundation describes program grants of $20,000 to $30,000 as supporting organizations with measurable results aligned with needs and gaps identified in its community indicators. Capacity grants of up to $2,500 are for small nonprofits with revenue under $3 million and require a 1:1 match. General operating support may cover items such as staffing, technology, communications, administration, small capital items, materials, and supplies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brad Galbraith as chair, Rob Funderburg as immediate past chair, Jeff Diermeier as chair-elect, Tom Oliveri as treasurer, and Marcie Charles as secretary. It also lists Dennis Brown, Bill Barker, Betty Frank, Kathy Ludwig, and Giselle Wagner as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Eileen Connolly-Keesler as president and CEO.
Collier Community Foundation Inc is led by Eileen Connolly-Keesler, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 7 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen Connolly-Keesler
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$201K (2019) → $336K (2025)
Cynthia Withorn
Senior Director of Marketing & President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Brad Galbraith
Chair
Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2024
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Doupe Nassif
Director of Philanthropic Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Betty Frank
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Barker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giselle Wagner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ludwig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Jorgensen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vlad Mathieu
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Whitaker
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Mathers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Tenney
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Guerin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Touchette
Vice President Community Engagement
Vice President of Development → Vice President of Community Engagement, 2021
Vice President of Community Engagement → Vice President Community Engagement, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$118K (2019) → $133K (2025)
Laura Simmelink
Vice President of Grantmaking
Senior Director of Programs → Vice President of Grantmaking, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Julie Howe Van Tongeren
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $137K (2025)
Wendy Ponting
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$71K (2022) → $181K (2025)
Jeff Diermeier
Chair-Elect
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Funderburg
Immediate Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Oliveri
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Charles
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: John Costigan (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Allyson Richards (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Morey (2022–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Tom McCann (2024) — Director
- Former: Lynn Martin (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Myra Williams (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd Bradley (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Howe (2021–2023) — Vice President Development
- Former: Dolly Korest (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jerry Tostrud (2022–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Marsha Lewis (2023) — Data Specialist
- Former: Meredith Doupe (2023) — Director of Philanthropic Services
- Former: David Watson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John K. Paul (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Aiken-Oneill (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Brad Rigor (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: George Abounader (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: James F. Morey (2019–2021) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Jerrol Tostrud (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Jorge Camina (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisette Holmes (2019–2021) — CFO
- Former: Marsha Murphy (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Beth Johns (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Lynn Myers (2019–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Robert Funderburg (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Schroeder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bradley Havemeier (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Walker (2019) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kathleen Kapnick (2019) — Director
- Former: T. Robert Bulloch (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $336K, to Eileen Connolly-Keesler (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Collier Community Foundation Inc
How much does Collier Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Collier Community Foundation Inc gave $24.3M across 292 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $29.6M across 255 grants.
What is Collier Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Collier Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,421, and its average grant was $83,215, across 292 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Collier Community Foundation Inc that year got $121K on average.
Where does Collier Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Collier Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (116 grants), Fort Myers, FL (15 grants), Marco Island, FL (8 grants) and Louisville, KY (7 grants).
Does Collier Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 292 grants with a stated purpose on Collier Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (80 grants), "Education" (68 grants) and "Health" (37 grants).
Who are Collier Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Collier Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Fund for Charitable Giving ($1,997,117), Collier County Community Land Trust Inc ($1,950,000) and DAFGIVING360 ($1,046,247), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Collier Community Foundation Inc?
Collier Community Foundation Inc reported $349.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $101.7M.
What does Collier Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to work with donors to inspire ideas, ignite action, and mobilize resources to address community needs in Collier County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Collier Community Foundation Inc?
For grant applications, the foundation instructs nonprofits to review eligibility guidelines, complete or update their profile in its Nonprofit Directory, review grant descriptions, and use the grants portal, where an… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Collier Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Collier Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2396243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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