Your generosity has the power to strengthen Southwest Florida today—and shape its future for generations to come. Whether you’re making a gift now, opening a fund, supporting a cause you care deeply about, or planning a legacy beyond your lifetime, Collaboratory makes it easy to give in ways that are meaningful, flexible, and impactful.
Explore the different types of funds below to find the best match for your individual needs.
Assets held in charitable funds at the Community Foundation are invested and grow tax-free. You choose how your fund is invested, whether in our investment pools or with your financial advisor.
A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account that is used to support the charitable organizations you care about. When you contribute cash or unique assets to a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation, your contribution is tax deductible. Your funds can be invested for tax-free growth, and you can recommend charitable grant recipients on your timeline. Learn more or open a donor-advised fund today. If you are an employer, you may also be interested in our corporate donor-advised fund.
A supporting organization is a public charity that supports other charitable organizations. A supporting organization is a popular alternative to a private foundation because of the flexibility and services we provide. Contact info@collaboratory.org to learn more about establishing your own supporting organization.
If you have a favorite charity that is near and dear to your heart, a designated fund might be the perfect fit. A designated fund lets you support one specific organization. Setting up a designated fund to receive your contributions gives you the freedom to donate to the charity on your timeline. You can set up additional designated funds if you wish to support more than one charity.
To set up a designated fund, contact us at info@collaboratory.org.
You can support education through a scholarship fund that invests in deserving students from pre-K through postgraduate.
You can set the award criteria and serve on a selection committee to choose the scholarship recipients. The Community Foundation:
To set up a scholarship fund, contact us at info@collaboratory.org.
You can create and preserve your charitable legacy through a field-of-interest fund. A field-of-interest fund is aligned with a distinct program area or community. These funds are typically created by individuals, families and organizations who want to ensure their charitable dollars are used for targeted giving. Contact info@collaboratory.org to learn more about establishing a field-of-interest fund.
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Contact Gina Dengler, our Director of Philanthropic Giving if you need any assistance with your donation!
Open a Donor Fund
Donors can quickly set up a fund by calling us at 239-333-GIVE (4483), or if you prefer to get started now, please use the link below and provide us with some basic information.
Fund a Specific Fund or Scholarship
If someone has asked you to give to a specific fund or if you have a specific area of interest you can search all of our available funds here.
Make an Impact Beyond Your Lifetime
You are invited to join the ranks of Southwest Florida’s most generous and forward-thinking residents as a member of the Collaboratory Santini Legacy Society.
Amplify, Educate and Inspire the next generation.
The Women’s Legacy Fund amplifies the philanthropic power of women who support Southwest Florida’s most vulnerable populations in their journeys to lives of fulfillment and success.
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