Southwest Florida Community
Fort Myers, Florida · EIN 596580974 · Private foundation
Southwest Florida Community is a Florida-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $6.7M in annual giving against $181.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,076 grants for Southwest Florida Community. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Southwest Florida Community funds
Southwest Florida Community's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lee Hendry Glades and Okeechobee Counties GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAM SPECIFIC PURPOSE | Fort Myers, FL | $3.7M | 2023 |
| Maine Community Foundation GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ellsworth, ME | $900K | 2025 |
| Heart and Mind Foundation GEN OP/SPEC PRGM | Chicago, IL | $800K | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Southwest Florida Community
Southwest Florida Community's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at collaboratory.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Florida Community
- Does Southwest Florida Community accept grant applications?
- Southwest Florida Community's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Southwest Florida Community fund?
- Southwest Florida Community's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include United Way of Lee Hendry Glades and Okeechobee Counties, Maine Community Foundation, Heart and Mind Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Southwest Florida Community give in grants?
- Southwest Florida Community reported $6.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $42.7M over 1,076 grants.
- Where is Southwest Florida Community located?
- Southwest Florida Community is based in Fort Myers, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 596580974.
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