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We are dedicated to the growth and wellbeing of our citizens and community organizations. The Community Foundation is honored to help commemorate individuals, passions, dreams and memories.
Designated Funds
At the Community Foundation, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fortifying our community through a variety of targeted funds. Our designated funds support diverse causes such as education, arts, healthcare, and veterans, each playing a crucial role in making a positive impact.
Adam Strongin Memorial Fund – providing scholarships for children to attend Eco-Adventure school vacation camp
Art Society Fund – supporting the arts and culture in SWFL
Bonnie Biggs Fund – benefiting Hope Healthcare Services and their mission to serve individuals through Hospice House in Cape Coral
Cape Coral Youth Services Fund – providing access to programs for those under 18 to give them opportunities for a healthy, productive lifestyle and foster civic involvement
Carver Family Education Fund – providing scholarships for EMTs and paramedics
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Mitchell Fund – supporting annual grants to nonprofits and Cape Coral Technical College
Earle & Boots Tolles Veterans Memorial Restoration Fund – preserving the Veterans memorials at Eco Park
Friends of the Foundation Fund – benefitting The Community Foundation to support their leadership work and nonprofit membership program
Gustave C. & Marie L. Ferris Fund – funding nonprofits that assist battered women and children
Jeffrey Carson Elliott Fund – supporting nonprofits that serve clients with Down Syndrome and related illnesses
Liam J. Perk Endowment Fund – maintaining the Liam J. Perk Playground at Rotary Park and providing funding for organizations that educate the public about dog safety
Martha Gurwit Fund – supporting Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife
Mary Ann Sedlock Fund – providing scholarships to SWFL youth through the Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Jennings Memorial Fund
Pierre & Anita Van Acker – Van Garsse Fund – supporting nonprofits that help chronically ill children
Robert Allen’s Smile Fund for Special Populations – meeting educational and scholarship needs of individuals participating in the Special Populations Program
Rosemarie G. Haynie Fund – providing grants to nonprofits that serve SWFL residents over 55
Schroder Fund for the Preservation of the History of Cape Coral – supporting the work of the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum
Schroder Scholarship for Art Fund – providing financial assistance for SWFL residents who have a desire to learn art
Spiro & Associates Fund for the Arts – funding art initiatives and programs in the community
Adam Strongin Memorial Fund – providing scholarships for children to attend Eco-Adventure school vacation camp
Art Society Fund – supporting the arts and culture in SWFL
Bonnie Biggs Fund – benefiting Hope Healthcare Services and their mission to serve individuals through Hospice House in Cape Coral
Cape Coral Youth Services Fund – providing access to programs for those under 18 to give them opportunities for a healthy, productive lifestyle and foster civic involvement
Carver Family Education Fund – providing scholarships for EMTs and paramedics
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Mitchell Fund – supporting annual grants to nonprofits and Cape Coral Technical College
Earle & Boots Tolles Veterans Memorial Restoration Fund – preserving the Veterans memorials at Eco Park
Friends of the Foundation Fund – benefitting The Community Foundation to support their leadership work and nonprofit membership program
Gustave C. & Marie L. Ferris Fund – funding nonprofits that assist battered women and children
Jeffrey Carson Elliott Fund – supporting nonprofits that serve clients with Down Syndrome and related illnesses
Liam J. Perk Endowment Fund – maintaining the Liam J. Perk Playground at Rotary Park and providing funding for organizations that educate the public about dog safety
Martha Gurwit Fund – supporting Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife
Mary Ann Sedlock Fund – providing scholarships to SWFL youth through the Parks & Recreation Department
Matthew Jennings Memorial Fund
Pierre & Anita Van Acker – Van Garsse Fund – supporting nonprofits that help chronically ill children
Robert Allen’s Smile Fund for Special Populations – meeting educational and scholarship needs of individuals participating in the Special Populations Program
Rosemarie G. Haynie Fund – providing grants to nonprofits that serve SWFL residents over 55
Schroder Fund for the Preservation of the History of Cape Coral – supporting the work of the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum
Schroder Scholarship for Art Fund – providing financial assistance for SWFL residents who have a desire to learn art
Spiro & Associates Fund for the Arts – funding art initiatives and programs in the community
Community Funds
Our Community Funds support various grant programs of The Community Foundation, fostering a collaborative effort to address pressing needs and drive positive change.
Bill and Vi Sigmund Fund
Community Fund
Corporate Partner Endowment Fund
David W. and Joyce M. Gomer Fund
Frank and Joyce Cordon Fund
General Endowment Fund
George T. and Elizabeth B. Clark Fund
Giving Alliance of Women Fund
Grace A. Mirsch Fund
Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Fund
James and Jean Hendrickson Fund
Kirby Giving Foundation Fund
Mary Lou & Carl Griffith Fund
Robert and Bonnie Biggs Fund
Sarah E. Grimley Fund
Whiting Fund
Bill and Vi Sigmund Fund
Community Fund
Corporate Partner Endowment Fund
David W. and Joyce M. Gomer Fund
Frank and Joyce Cordon Fund
General Endowment Fund
George T. and Elizabeth B. Clark Fund
Giving Alliance of Women Fund
Grace A. Mirsch Fund
Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Fund
James and Jean Hendrickson Fund
Kirby Giving Foundation Fund
Mary Lou & Carl Griffith Fund
Robert and Bonnie Biggs Fund
Sarah E. Grimley Fund
Whiting Fund
Agency Funds
Our Agency Funds are tailored to support specific local organizations, ensuring they have the resources to fulfill their missions and serve the community effectively.
Animal Refuge Center
Cape Christian Legacy Fund
Cape Coral Animal Shelter
Cape Coral Art League Fund
Cape Coral Caring Center Fund
Cape Coral Housing Initiatives Fund
Edison Community Boating Fund
Health & Wellness Fund of Cape Coral Hospital
Quality Life Center of SWFL
Water’s Edge Future Fund
Water’s Edge Growth Endowment Fund
Animal Refuge Center
Cape Christian Legacy Fund
Cape Coral Animal Shelter
Cape Coral Art League Fund
Cape Coral Caring Center Fund
Cape Coral Housing Initiatives Fund
Edison Community Boating Fund
Health & Wellness Fund of Cape Coral Hospital
Quality Life Center of SWFL
Water’s Edge Future Fund
Water’s Edge Growth Endowment Fund
Scholarship Funds
Our Scholarship Funds are designed to provide financial assistance across various levels of education, from high school graduates to college students, ensuring that dreams of higher education are accessible to all.
Beier Scholarship Fund – providing financial assistance to graduating seniors from Immokalee High School
Bird Scholarship Memorial Fund – (Robert H. & Bertha L. Bird) to provide college scholarships to students who attend Faith Presbyterian Church
J.S.C. Priority Scholarship Fund – providing scholarships for athletes who are graduating from North Fort Myers High School
Kai Fuhrmann College Scholarship Fund – for graduating seniors from any Cape Coral high school
Mr. Bill West Fund – for graduating seniors from Mariner High School
Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast Scholarship Fund – providing four – year scholarships to Cape Coral graduating seniors
Beier Scholarship Fund – providing financial assistance to graduating seniors from Immokalee High School
Bird Scholarship Memorial Fund – (Robert H. & Bertha L. Bird) to provide college scholarships to students who attend Faith Presbyterian Church
J.S.C. Priority Scholarship Fund – providing scholarships for athletes who are graduating from North Fort Myers High School
Kai Fuhrmann College Scholarship Fund – for graduating seniors from any Cape Coral high school
Mr. Bill West Fund – for graduating seniors from Mariner High School
Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast Scholarship Fund – providing four – year scholarships to Cape Coral graduating seniors
Community Partnership Funds
Our Community Partnership Funds are flexible, non-endowed funds aimed at supporting a variety of charitable causes.
Cape Coral Police Department Gym Fund
Cape Coral Police Department PR Project K-9 Fund
Cape Coral Police Department Services and Programing Fund
Children’s Charitable Fund
Founders Fund
Generous Couples Fund
Giving Alliance of Women Fund
Lee County Kindness Fund
Real Men Give Fund
Youth Philanthropy in Southwest Florida Fund
Cape Coral Police Department Gym Fund
Cape Coral Police Department PR Project K-9 Fund
Cape Coral Police Department Services and Programing Fund
Children’s Charitable Fund
Founders Fund
Generous Couples Fund
Giving Alliance of Women Fund
Lee County Kindness Fund
Real Men Give Fund
Youth Philanthropy in Southwest Florida Fund