Grant Funders in Fort Myers, FL
Bespoke Grants indexes 18 grant-making foundations headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida — together $142.0M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports faith-based (christian), health care, education and higher education. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Fort Myers nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Fort Myers
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Early Learning Coalition of | $43.4M | 2022 |
| 2 | The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Inc | $22.1M | 2024 |
| 3 | Area Agency on Aging for | $14.5M | 2024 |
| 4 | The United Way of Lee County Inc | $13.5M | 2024 |
| 5 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $13.0M | 2025 |
| 6 | Lee Memorial Hospital Inc | $6.9M | 2024 |
| 7 | Southwest Florida Community | $6.7M | 2025 |
| 8 | Child Care of Southwest Florida Inc | $5.9M | 2022 |
| 9 | The Heights Foundation Inc | $4.2M | 2023 |
| 10 | Florida Southwestern State College Foundation Inc | $2.7M | 2025 |
| 11 | Goodwill Industries of Sw Florida Inc | $1.9M | 2024 |
| 12 | Swfl Children's Charities Inc | $1.4M | 2023 |
| 13 | The Edward & Gale Mcbride Foundation Inc | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 14 | Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks | $1.1M | 2024 |
| 15 | Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation | $975K | 2025 |
| 16 | Carol B Phelon Foundation | $945K | 2024 |
| 17 | Shady Rest Foundation Inc | $760K | 2025 |
| 18 | Miriam Lloyd Halsey Foundation | $690K | 2024 |
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