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Collier Community Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2396243 · Naples, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INCREASE AND FOCUS PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY IN THE COLLIER COUNTY AREA. GIFTS TO THE FOUNDATION ARE MANAGED AND OVERSEEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF THE FOUNDATION. ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN INVEST WITH THE FOUNDATION IN A WAY THAT BEST FITS THEIR FINANCIAL AND CHARITABLE GOALS. ACCOUNTABILITY, FLEXIBILITY AND EXPERTISE ARE THE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS THAT GOVERN ALL FOUNDATION TRANSACTIONS. THE TAX BENEFITS OF INVESTING WITH THE FOUNDATION ARE REALIZED IMMEDIATELY AND CHARITABLE DECISIONS CAN BE DEFERRED.

Income
$101.7 million
Spending
$34.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
119.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
18
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$393,961, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 119.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $24.5 million spent. DONOR SERVICES THE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY MANAGES OVER 900 FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY CHARITABLE INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THESE FUNDS PROVIDE BOTH DONOR SUGGESTED AND DISCRETIONARY GRANTS THAT ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS AND ISSUES. THE FOUNDATION FUND OFFERINGS INCLUDE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS, FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, DESIGNATED FUNDS, AND NONPROFIT AGENCY FUNDS. FUND ASSETS ARE MANAGED PROFESSIONALLY WITH OVERSIGHT FROM AN INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SUSTAIN GRANTMAKING AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INTO THE FUTURE. OUR TEAM OF PHILANTHROPIC EXPERTS PROVIDES INFORMATION ON NUMEROUS NONPROFITS LOCATED IN COLLIER COUNTY. WE MAINTAIN AN ONLINE DIRECTORY OF NONPROFITS SERVING COLLIER COUNTY RESIDENTS, HELPING DONORS IDENTIFY ORGANIZATIONS THEY WISH TO SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED COMMUNITY NEEDS REPORTING TO FUND HOLDERS AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO ASSURE THAT ALL BENEFICIARIES ARE IRS-RECOGNIZED QUALIFIED CHARITIES. WE HANDLE FUNDS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND DOCUMENT ALL GRANTS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING DETAILED GRANT EVALUATIONS, FUND STATEMENTS COVERING ALL FUND ACTIVITIES (GRANTMAKING, CONTRIBUTIONS AND INVESTMENT RETURNS), AND ONLINE FUND MANAGEMENT IF DESIRED BY THE FUND HOLDER. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES PLANNED GIVING SERVICES TO OUR DONORS AND CAN HELP GUIDE THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS TO ENSURE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC LEGACY. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT SERVICES TO ALL OF OUR DONORS.
  2. $6.1 million spent. COMMUNITY GRANTMAKING THE COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO BE ACCREDITED BY AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR U.S. COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. THESE STANDARDS REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCEEDING FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS, SHOWCASING OUR DEDICATION TO ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXCELLENCE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE PUBLIC. OUR FOUNDATION OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE GRANTS PROGRAM, SUPPORTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALLOCATE SOME GRANTS FROM OUR DISCRETIONARY FUNDS THROUGH OPEN, COMPETITIVE APPLICATION CYCLES. TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT, WE PRIORITIZE FOCUS AREAS AND SELECT GRANTEES BASED ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND SERVICE GAPS IDENTIFIED IN OUR COMMUNITY INDICATORS REPORT AND COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO MOBILIZE COMMUNITY RESOURCES BY ENGAGING DONORS AND OTHER FUNDERS TO CO-INVEST IN OUR GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROCESSES. OUR GRANTMAKING PROGRAM OFFERS OVER 80 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORTING STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. WE CONDUCT THOROUGH DUE DILIGENCE TO ENSURE GRANTS ARE USED AS INTENDED AND TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF OUR FUNDING EFFORTS.
  3. $789,633 spent. WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY FUND THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY FUNDS MISSION IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN COLLIER COUNTY THROUGH GRANTMAKING, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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