Education Foundation of Collier County Inc
The mission of the Education Foundation of Collier County, also known as champions for learning, is to serve as a catalyst for educational success by investing in collier's students and educators. This mission is reflected in their commitment to creating life-changing earning experiences for every student and supporting educators to ensure the highest impact learning experiences for every child. They focus on empowering students to choose and navigate their own paths to success and providing educators with the support and resources to experience professional success
Education Foundation of Collier County Inc at a glance
In short: Education Foundation of Collier County Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +48.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +48.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,847,717
- +53.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Education Foundation of Collier County Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Education Foundation of Collier County Inc
Who Education Foundation of Collier County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Collier Community Foundation ($13K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collier Community Foundation | School and Classroom Enrichment | $12,500 |
| North Naples Church | Music Education Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,847,717 | $6,199,604 | $2,874,214 | $20,000 | 2 | $142,258 |
| 2024 | $7,087,010 | $3,538,445 | $4,432,985 | $13,490 | 2 | $78,151 |
| 2023 | $9,354,115 | $4,983,623 | $4,916,492 | $12,500 | 2 | $57,294 |
| 2022 | $9,622,380 | $4,381,096 | $3,868,989 | — | — | $73,973 |
| 2021 | $9,535,030 | $4,500,247 | $3,247,355 | — | — | $28,415 |
| 2020 | $8,669,820 | $4,352,111 | $3,038,580 | — | — | $2,673 |
About Education Foundation of Collier County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Education Foundation of Collier County Inc is a public charity, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $142K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Education Foundation of Collier County Inc is led by Barbara Evans, CEO & President on every filing since 2023; 3 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Evans
CEO & President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$52K (2023) → $173K (2025)
Martha Rozman
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair Elect, 2022
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Windfeldt
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Serge Ecityan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Lucarelli
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Roberts
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Della Burt-Bradley
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Personette
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Perna
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Ricciardelli
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corky Carlsen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Cawley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Nelson
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$142K (2024) → $128K (2025)
Stephanie Viviano
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Bruce Mousa
Vice Chair
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Murphy
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J Lutz
Immediate Past Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Lipitz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Chuck Carlsen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Rodriguez (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: George Sherwin (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jessica Manchette (2022–2024) — Chief Programs Officer
- Former: Yadira Vintimilla (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Yolanda Flores (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Kurek (2023–2024) — Former Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Ken Thomas (2024) — Director
- Former: Kenneth P Thomas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan McManus (2020–2023) — Former President
- Former: Sharon Sparrow (2023) — Former Senior Vice President Major Gifts
- Former: Daniel Lampe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kamela Patton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Church (2020–2022) — Former Vice President
- Former: Mary Beth Geier (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William M Burke (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Charles Kerwood III (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Leedy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sandra Martcheck (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Barbara Melvin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beverly Feagin (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Michael Jean-Baptiste (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Potter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Beynon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: DrJesse Roberts (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynn Davidson (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $173K, to Barbara Evans (CEO/President Through 04/25). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Education Foundation of Collier County Inc
How much does Education Foundation of Collier County Inc give each year?
Education Foundation of Collier County Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
How large is Education Foundation of Collier County Inc?
Education Foundation of Collier County Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
Where does Education Foundation of Collier County Inc operate?
Education Foundation of Collier County Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Education Foundation of Collier County Inc's EIN?
Education Foundation of Collier County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0230582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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