GET INSPIRED Charitable Foundation of the Islands
PHILANTHROPY
CFI seeks to inspire philanthropy for the vitality of the Island community. We can help you define and fulfill your charitable goals by establishing a donor-advised fund or another type of charitable giving account. Learn more at Ways to Give.
ISLAND LEADERSHIP
CFI aims to identify and nurture the next generation of Island Leaders. The Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program is one such initiative launching each January. Learn more 2025 Leadership Brochure. We also serve as a hub for inspiring volunteerism, annually hosting a Volunteer Expo and producing a Island Volunteer Directory with over 50 organizations. Visit the Volunteer Directory,
COLLABORATION
Strengthening the nonprofit sector is at the forefront of our collaboration efforts. CFI also engages and coordinates coalitions and cross-sector collaborations to identify community solutions. Examples of our work include Economic Revitalization, Positive Aging Initiative and 100+ Women Who Care.
Celebrating 25 Years of Island Philanthropy
Sanibel School Fund is awarded April Grant from 100+ Women Who Care; May 6th Social Planned
38 Small Businesses Receive Support from SanCap Recovery Fund
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands announced $215,000 has been distributed from the Sanibel Captiva Recovery Fund for 38 small businesses as of April 15, 2025. Pictured here is FISH of SanCap Executive Director Maria Espinoza (left) receiving the first installment of $200,000 from CFI Chair Lisa Riordan (right) to administer the program (picture taken March 19, 2025).
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The Charitable Foundation of the Islands is a public grant-making charity serving the Islands of Sanibel and Captiva (SWFL) as described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN # 27-4027791).
Mission & Impact
Inspiring Philanthropy, Leadership and Collaboration for the vitality of the Island community.
