The Isles Community Foundation
The Isles Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it described direct charitable activity as supporting local environmental advocacy programs and environmental education.
The Isles Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Isles Community Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $957,421
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Isles Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5570 Tobago Blvd, Naples, FL 34113
Phone: (239) 732-0842
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Isles Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avow Hospice Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed Florida recipients were based in Naples; Operation Warm, the Pennsylvania recipient, was based in Glen Mills.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Isles Community Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avow Hospice Inc Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Collier County Inc Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Collier County Child Advocacy Counc Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| St Matthew's House Inc Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Freedom Waters Foundation Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Snip Collier Inc Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| EAA Chapter 1067 Naples Inc Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc Glen Mills, PA | Support | $5,000 |
| Seacrest Country Day School Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Collier County Audubon Society DBA Naples, FL | Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $957,421 | $139,416 | $78,659 | $70,000 | 14 | $70,000 | $18,166 | — |
| 2023 | $899,356 | $146,553 | $8,459 | — | — | $536 | $3,053 | $980 |
| 2022 | $758,154 | $136,559 | $9,191 | — | — | — | $59 | $37,338 |
| 2021 | $630,786 | $153,026 | $9,159 | — | — | — | $26 | — |
| 2020 | $492,420 | $139,801 | $1,335 | — | — | — | $1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes support for local environmental advocacy programs and environmental education. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. For example, AVOW Hospice says it provides palliative and supportive care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families; Freedom Waters Foundation says it provides boating opportunities and marine-related education for people with disabilities, veterans, and youth at risk; and SNIP Collier says it works to address pet overpopulation through affordable veterinary services and animal-welfare outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $70,000. Each grant was $5,000. Recipients included AVOW Hospice, YMCA of Collier County, St. Matthew’s House, Freedom Waters Foundation, SNIP Collier, and Operation Warm, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Gambone as President, Lara Mitchell as Vice Preside, and Leolani Gevers as Secretary/TR.
The Isles Community Foundation is led by Scott Gambone, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Gambone
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lara Mitchell
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Leolani Gevers
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brian Cale (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Bullock (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Isles Community Foundation
How much does The Isles Community Foundation give each year?
The Isles Community Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Isles Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Isles Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Isles Community Foundation give grants?
The Isles Community Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (12 grants).
Does The Isles Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Isles Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (14 grants).
Who are The Isles Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Isles Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Avow Hospice Inc ($5,000), YMCA of Collier County Inc ($5,000) and Collier County Child Advocacy Counc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Isles Community Foundation?
The Isles Community Foundation reported $957K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $139K.
What does The Isles Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes support for local environmental advocacy programs and environmental education. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Isles Community Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Isles Community Foundation's EIN?
The Isles Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5524367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Isles Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). The Isles Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-isles-community-foundation-morg_501042b19da8405fb7e70f1221f27c90
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