Our Mission: - The Cape Coral Community Foundation

Our Mission:
The mission of the Cape Coral Community Foundation is to support the public
well-being and to improve the quality of life in the greater Cape Coral community through the
stewardship of permanently endowed and gifted funds
Celebrating 40 Years
Celebrating 40 years
A message from Founding Board Member, Dave Gomer
I was a young banker in 1973, working with
Col. Lowell Mills, who chartered the first
bank in Cape Coral. Dallas Darling came
up with the idea of creating a community
foundation similar to the one in his
hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
So, five of us, Col. Mills, Dallas Darling,
Chandler Burton, Joe Adderly and I
David & Joyce Gomer
became the first Board of Directors for the
foundation that was named The Philanthropic Foundation of Cape Coral,
Inc. I did the record keeping for the foundation then. The mission of the
foundation was to improve the quality of life for people in our community.
Today the foundation continues its mission. It’s exciting for me to look
back and see how it has grown from the first donation of $10,000 to more
than $8.4 Million today. It is a tribute to all of the generous people who,
over the years, have given their time, talents and treasure to grow the Cape
Coral Community Foundation and make our community a better place to
live, work and play.
Happy 40th Cape Coral Community Foundation,
David W. Gomer
Board of Directors at 2012 Annual Celebration
Board Of Directors 2012-2013
Joseph Padgett, Chairman, LCEC
Brian Gomer, Vice Chairman, Premier Cape Construction
Karen Mosteller, Treasurer, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright and Company P.A.
Lois Welsh, Secretary, Arthur Printing
John Bobb, Investors’ Security Trust Company, Inc.
Steve Pohlman, City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation
Donna J. Caruso, DJC Insurance & Financial Services
Steve Riggs, Retired
Donna Giannuzzi, Lee Memorial Health Systems
Keith Veres, Hill, Barth & King LLC
Dennis Gingerich, Cape Christian Fellowship
Martha S. Warchol, Warchol, Merchant, & Rollings, L.L.P.
ToniRae Hurley, IBERIABank
New 2013 Board Members:
Alison Hussey, Pavese Law Firm
Tyra Read, Henderson Franklin Starnes and Holt, PA
Robert D. Knight, Paul Homes
Rebecca Ross, The Ross Group Robert W. Baird & Co, Inc.
Deep Roots Growing Strong
C a p e C or a l C omm u n i t y F o u n dat i on L e a de r s
ov e r t h e y e a r s
I was only eight years old when I moved to Cape Coral and there were only twenty-eight families here. Forty-six
years later, there are now 160,000 people and I have had the opportunity to be part of the history of this great
community. For all those who have been as fortunate as I have in making Cape Coral our home, it is important
for all of us to give our support back to the community that we have enjoyed. The Community Foundation will be
the “piggy bank” for tomorrow’s generations. I am a steward of Cape Coral and I believe it is my responsibility to
leave my hometown better than I found it.
Elmer Tabor ~ 1988-1999 Board Chairman
The Cape Coral Community Foundation is preparing to meet the challenges of the future. We can never relax and
think things will just happen – we need to make them happen. The Future depends on what we do today. There is
exciting and important work to be done. If you are a donor, take pride in what we are accomplishing together. If you
are not yet part of our efforts, we invite you to join us in providing lasting legacies for the greater Cape Coral area.
Patricia Portman ~ 1995-2004 First Executive Director
The future of the foundation is strong and vibrant, just like the community we serve. If you work, live or are in any
way concerned about the quality of life in Cape Coral, then the Cape Coral Community Foundation is for you!
Robert Biggs ~ 2000-2001 Board Chairman
There has never been a better time to focus on building “community.” Our community is barely 40 years old, yet we
already have more than 100,000 residents. All indications are that our community will continue to experience this
rapid growth. It is exciting to think about how we can shape the future of technology, communication, education,
health care, recreation, the arts, and travel in our community. Our residents face many challenges in working
together to build a model community - one that our children’s children will be proud to call home.
Tracy L. Lima ~ 2001-2002 Board Chairman
Growth. Change. Challenge. Progress. Cape Coral Community Foundation will continue to provide a vehicle for
donors to fulfill their philanthropic goals, and for diverse charitable organizations to meet the growing needs of
our citizens. Cape Coral Community Foundation is the piggy bank of the community. Let us all help fill the bank.
Martha S. Warchol ~ 2004-2005 Board Chairman
Through strategic planning, upgrading the financial and donor reporting systems, and expanding the operations,
the Board of Directors is positioning the Foundation for future growth and contribution opportunities. Their
focus on the future is critical for our continued growth and success.
Judith V. McGruther ~ 2004-2006 Executive Director
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Celebrating 40 Years
C a p e C or a l C omm u n i t y F o u n dat i on L e a de r s
ov e r t h e y e a r s
The Foundation serves as the “piggy bank” for Cape Coral by providing the necessary resources and opportunities
to benefit social and educational needs within the community. It is a unique vehicle by which individuals can
direct their resources and be assured that their desired outcome of philanthropy will be professionally managed
by the Board and staff of the Cape Coral Community Foundation.
Steve Pohlman ~ 2005-2007 Board Chairman
The Foundation is fortunate to have a staff that is committed to the Board’s mission and vision as well as a Board of
active individuals willing to give their time, talent, and resources to the Foundation and its activities. As a Board, we
continue to be enriched with new members that are passionate about the community and the rewards the Foundation
provides. The growth of Cape Coral will continue to present new challenges in meeting the needs of our community
and the Foundation stands ready to meet those challenges as we build our community through growth.
Bob Knight ~ 2008-2009 Board Chairman
One important role of the Cape Coral Community Foundation is to be a recognized leader in the community and
connect those who wish to give and who want to make a difference with those who are in need of a difference. Our
efforts and results then encourage additional giving and support which create more philanthropic dollars and increased
successes. Our combined successes then lead to stronger families and a healthier, more sustainable community.
The Cape Coral Community Foundation seeks innovative solutions beyond today’s needs alone. Through
creating philanthropic resources, we expand the horizon of our community’s future through fostering a variety of
opportunities that will positively impact future generations.
Joe Padgett ~ 2010-2013 Board Chairman
As we reflect on the past, we are grateful for the opportunity to strengthen and facilitate the philanthropic spirit
in Cape Coral. We are proud of our unique role in bringing individuals and organizations together to make
our community a better place for all. We appreciate the continuing support of our community as we work with
organizations and individuals from all walks of life to address current and future needs.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as the Executive Director of such a worthwhile organization in our hometown,
Beth Sanger ~ 2006-present Executive Director
Our pledge for the future generations is to lead, promote, facilitate and increase philanthropy in creating a
sustainable impact within our community through responsible giving. Please join us as we look to the future and
build on our success for generations to come.
Brian Gomer ~ 2014 Incoming Board Chairman
Join us in thanking the Legacy Endowed Corporate Partners who proudly support the
Cape Coral Community Foundation through an ongoing long-term commitment to its growth.
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C omm u n i t y P rog r a m s & P roj e c t s
The Cape Coral Collaborative
building a stronger community
The Cape Coral Collaborative creates an effective and efficient nonprofit sector by supporting
innovative partnering among nonprofits, It is the catalyst for community conversations,
collaboration and consensus by working together to address the community’s most critical needs.
Project Lifesaver
The Cape Coral Community Foundation provided the seed money to establish this national program
in Cape Coral and continues to accept funds on behalf of the Cape Coral Police Department for
this vital city-wide program. Project Lifesaver is a program which provides electronic trackers for
persons with disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism and Down syndrome, who are at risk
of wandering and becoming lost. For more information visit: http://www.capecoral.net/Government/
PoliceDepartment/ProgramActivities/ProjectLifesaver
Junior Leadership
Discovering Our Community Today
To Lead Our Community Tomorrow
The Cape Coral Community Foundation supports the Cape Coral Chamber of
Commerce Junior Leadership Program each year by offering the students the
opportunity to learn about philanthropy first-hand. During the leadership program
the students participate in the grantmaking process and disburse $3,000 to three local
nonprofits.
Concerts in the Cape
The Cape Coral Community Foundation proudly supports the Southwest
Florida Symphony’s Around Town Series concerts held in Cape Coral at
Faith Presbyterian Church and the Gulf Coast Symphony’s Concerts in the
Park held at Four Freedoms Park in Cape Coral.
TABOR AWARD RECIPIENTS
Tabor Award
The Cape Coral Community Foundation
recognizes Cape Coral’s very own
outstanding philanthropists annually
through the presentation of the
Tabor Award.
Golf Classic
Elmer Tabor ~ 2007
Paul Sanborn ~ 2008
Boots and Earle(Deceased 6-29-09) Tolles ~
2009
Barbara Watt-Biggs and Bob Biggs ~ 2010
Tom Giles ~ 2011
Mary Lou Griffith ~ 2012
Dave Gomer ~ 2013
A tradition for over 10 years. Year after year, the Cape Coral Community Foundation’s Golf
Classic held at Palmetto Pine Country Club was a tremendous success, and contributed
substantially to the ongoing operation of the Cape Coral Community Foundation.
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A History of Strategic Grants
Strategic grantmaking is not so much
an understanding of the multiple ways to
Lee Mental Health
Capacity Building Grant - $30,000
Brings the first full-time mental health counselor to Cape Coral
Supporting Lee Mental Health and Southwest Florida Addiction
Services to provide mental health services in Cape Coral, and
encouraging their collaborative efforts.
Easter Seals
$10,000 Senior Services Initiative Grant
This grant reaches seniors in need in the Cape Coral community. Beyond just funding senior services, this grant made
a substantial impact on the quality and accessibility of these services.
It provides comprehensive personal and family-centered case management, client advocacy, benefits enrollment and
referral services to Cape Coral seniors in need of these services via its Family Resources Project.
Cultural Park Theatre
$10,000 Grant
Supporting the Arts with a new sound system.
Dr. Piper Center
Senior Services Grant Initiative - $10,000
Provided case management for 50 frail elderly clients who have been successfully
maintained in their own Cape Coral homes and to enroll additional low-income
senior companion volunteers to help serve them.
CCMI, INC.
$10,000 Grant Initiative for the opening of Everyday Café and Marketplace
The Everyday Marketplace is a customer choice pantry for emergency food. It is
designed to replicate a shopping experience in a grocery store, increase dignity
and reduce food waste.
The Everyday Café is located at the Southwest Florida Addiction Services building, which houses Cape Coral’s United
Way House, a 2,600 square-foot facility. The Marketplace includes a computer lab and food stamp kiosk as well as
access to case coaches and support groups.
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Celebrating 40 Years
s Impacting Our Community
h an activity as it is a way of thinking,
leverage change and to ensure our future.
Harry Chapin Food Bank
Priority Focus Grant - $20,000
Providing Food to Local Food Pantries
Enabling the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
to use its buying power and provide much-needed food to
Cape Coral’s local food pantries demonstrated a strategic
approach to an ongoing community need.
Children’s Advocacy Center
Mental Health Grant Initiative - $10,000
$10,000 Mental Health and Addiction Services Grant to
expand its Family Alliance Program to Cape Coral, providing
therapeutic counseling to children ages 5-17.
Liam J. Perk Memorial Playground at Rotary Park
The Perks established a fund to honor their son Liam who died from a tragic dog
bite accident. The Liam J. Perk Foundation Fund actively exists today to provide
education on family dog safety and park maintenance.
Feed The Cape
As a participant of the SWFL Hunger Task Force, this summer
initiative was developed as an awareness campaign to engage the
community in raising funds and food supplies for our local food
pantries. Over $20,000 was raised during the summer weeks, and
the program has continued each summer since then.
Deep Roots Growing Strong
FEED
THE
CAPE
2009
Summer
Initiative
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Celebrating 40 Years
Hon or i n g Am e r i c a n V e t e r a n s
Iwo Jima Restoration Project
Tribute to a Soldier
On February 25, 2012, The
Iwo Jima statue at Four Mile
Cove Ecological Preserve was
rededicated, after a 2 year
community fundraising effort
to resort the statue.
Many thanks to Marine
Corps League Commandant
George Colom, the historian
and driving force for the
restoration project.
The restoration involved
restoring the outside of the
statue, such as the details of the soldiers’ hands, as well as the
inside foundation of the piece. DJ Wilkins was the sculptor;
Don Meek volunteered as the project engineer.
The statue is one of three official originals of its size that were
created by Felix de Weldon.
“To the city of Cape Coral, this statue stands as a memorial
and an honor to all of our men and women who have fought
and continue to fight for the freedoms that we Americans
enjoy,” states City Spokesperson Connie Barron. “I think that it
demonstrates Cape Coral’s commitment to our veterans.”
The Tribute
to a Soldier
statue project
was established
to honor the
dedication and
achievements
of our men and
women in the
armed services of
the United States.
The project was
the vision of two
Cape Coral
artists, Rudy Diaz and Dan Pardo. On May 31, 2010,
the unveiling of the statue took place with over 1,000
people in attendance. Seed money was provided by
the Cape Coral Community Foundation and an
ongoing fund to assist in maintaining the Veterans
Memorial area at Eco Park exists today.
The Iraq War Monument
The initial push to restore the crumbling piece, which had large
chucks of it being held together by bungee cords, came from the
family and friends of Craig T. Fuller, who served in the Marine
Corps for eight years.
On April 25, 2010, Fuller, 33, was ambushed and killed in
Afghanistan in a roadside attack. He had served there overseas
before going back to work as a private contractor. Fuller had
about five years of work in before he died.
According to his friends and family, Fuller fell in love with the
Iwo Jima monument when he was training at boot camp at
Parris Island. When he saw the condition of the Cape statue,
he wanted to make sure it was restored. After Fuller’s death,
they decided to do something about it. A fund in his name
was established with the help of the Cape Coral Community
Foundation and over $70,000 was raised with over $43,000
additional funding from the City of Cape Coral. In Memory of
Earle Tolles, wife Boots Tolles has established a Maintenance
Fund with the hope that many will come forward and help this
fund grow in perpetuity, to assist the City maintain the Iwo Jima
statue as well as the entire veterans memorial area at Eco Park.
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Dedication Ceremony
Sunday, November 10, 2013, 1:00pm
Four Mile Cove Eco Park
SE 23rd Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida 33990
Re-Dedication set for Saturday, October 4, 2014
www.TheIraqWarMonument.org
Email: [email protected]
Deep Roots Growing Strong
Giving Alliance of Women History
As we enter our next 10 years of giving, it is time to reflect in order to move forward…
Making an Impact in the Community
Join the Fun:
Currently:
In 2003 the first event was a luncheon
at Ariani’s restaurant and local TV
news anchor, Triston Sanders was
our first speaker. Since then we have
continued year after year to have
various types of events to hopefully
inspire and entertain all of you. We
have had over 40 events ranging from
Ice Cream socials to author/speaker
Christine Lemmons to a Makeover for
success for some PACE Center girls.
The Giving Alliance of Women’s
Endowment stands at $136,749.00 and
the group has disbursed over $260,000
in grants, back into the Cape Coral
Community since 2003 touching close
to 60 nonprofit organizations.
We have had our Annual Holiday
Celebrations, Cocktail Receptions
including the Harbour View
Gallery, Sunset Cruises and our ever
popular Hurricane Parties, as well as
Motivational Speaker, Susan Vlahos
from California and local Speaker
Amanda Devine. The talented Rusty
Brown dazzled us with Encore Encore.
We toured the Cape Coral Hospital
Pediatric Wing, and the News-Press
invited us to be their first test group
in the world of Social Media! We have
even attended a wonderful play at
Cultural Park Theater. And of course
we are honored and recognized at the
Cape Coral Community Foundation’s
Annual Celebration.
We had our own sponsored tables at
events such as PACE Center for Girls
Luncheons, Mardi Bras and Boxers
and of course recently, Grande Dames
Tea honoring our own Boots Tolles.
And we finally made it to the Butterfly
Garden Estate in Fort Myers! Last Year
we had an amazing turn out for the
10th Anniversary!
Thank you all for coming.
Community Projects:
Established 2003
School supplies drives, Sneakers for
kids in need, Gifts for abused women
and children at ACT, Feeding families
for the holiday’s, Supporting Special
Populations. Habitat build homes for
Women in need.
Leadership Team:
Chair Toni Hurley, Joan Hansen,
Ginny Yates, Rebecca Ross
and Tyra Read
“For good. For ever.”
We invite all women of our community to join as
members of the Giving Alliance of Women and become
informed, strategic philanthropists through involvement
in our activities.
Giving Alliance of Women 2012 Grant Awards
Amikids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc.
$260,000
in Grants
Since 2003
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast FL
Lifeline Family Center
Partners for Breast Cancer
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Celebrating 40 Years
An Overview of Who We Are:
The Cape Coral Community Foundation is a tax-exempt
charitable organization created through gifts by many generous
community minded individuals and corporations. The Cape
Coral Community Foundation works to grow philanthropy
and strengthen our community by encouraging community
endowments, addressing community needs, and providing
community leadership. Community foundations
operate in perpetuity, meaning the gifts
made to the foundation will continue
to grow and provide resources for
generations to come. Since inception, the Cape
Coral Community Foundation has disbursed over
two million dollars to the Cape Coral community.
Financials
Financials for Fiscal Year 06/30/13
Total Assets: $8.40 million
Endowed Assets: $7.16 million
Investments back into the community: $236,903
Investments back into community since inception: $2.36 million
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2013 Scholarships
Totaling $65,000
Olna Astrel
Diane Bellance
Rodrique Bertrand
Ashleigh Cain
James Coogan
Shivani Desai
Yasmin Estrada
Joel Garcia
Sommer George
Rachel Gonzalez-Louis
Cheyenne Green
Heni Hatem
Arelene Heggin
Reina Hernandez-Perez
Deborahlin Huxtable
Jordan Kenny
Isabella LeVan
Rafael Lopez
Maximiliano Lopez
Caroline Manus
Marisela Marroquin
Siddiga Milord
Asmaa Odeh
Shelby Pulley
Ciani Rak
Jeremy Rak
Pamela Rawson
Amanda Richard
Cynthia Rodriguez
Roberto Rodriguez-Cabellero
Laura Ross
Darelys Ruiz
Kimberly Saalmuller
Bernard Sarmiento
Joy Scarbrough
Erica Schivinski
Karoline Stadelmann
Michaela Steakley
Angela Sterious
Olivia Tercer-Rafael
Michael Torres
Alexys Vargas
Ashley Vernet
Bonnie Ware
Michelle Welchman
Deep Roots Growing Strong
2013 General Grants
Awards
American Red Cross
Animal Refuge Center
Community Cooperative Ministries
Easter Seals
Echo
Good Wheels
Goodwill Industries
Guardian Angels for Special Populations
Hope Healthcare Services
JR Achievement of SW FL
Lee Builders Care
Lee Memorial Health Systems
Salvation Army
Signs of Life Church
Young Artists Awards
Non-Endowed Funds
Aubuchon Helping Hands for the Holidays Fund
Believe Concert Fund
Feed the Cape Fund
Community Bank of Cape Coral Chris F. Ferrer Fund
Firefighters’ Memorial Fund
Paint The Cape Beautiful Fund
Mardi Bras & Boxers Fund
Project Lifesaver Fund
Remember 9-11 Tenth Year Fund
Ann K. and Charles J. Ringland Fund
James Ruttenberg Fund
Schroder Fund for the Preservation of the History of Cape Coral
SEC Rivalries Relief Fund
Self Defense Crime Prevention Fund
Veterans Foundation Fund
Art in the Park Fund
Art Studio Fund
Eco Park Fund
Iwo Jima Restoration Fund in memory of Craig Fuller
Jim Jeffers Memorial Fund
Leadership 2006 Fund
Leadership 2007 Fund
Metzler Fund
Rotary Park Fund
Tribute to a Soldier Fund
Park Ammenities Fund
Jane Story Memorial Fund
Bill West Mariner Education Fund
Fuel For Schools Fund
CCPD Education and Training Fund
Iraq Monument Fund
Horton Park Fund
Endowed Named Funds
Art Society Fund
Dr. Charles and Ruth Bagley Fund
Andrew and Emilie Barnette Fund
Beier Scholarship Fund
Bonnie Biggs Fund
Robert and Bonnie Biggs Fund
Bird Scholarship Memorial Fund
Helen & Edward Brancati Teacher Development Scholarship Fund
Cape Coral Caring Center Fund
Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast Scholarship Fund
Cape Coral Housing Initiatives Fund
Carver Family Education Fund
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Scholarship Fund
in Memory of Douglas W. Lockard
George T. and Elizabeth B. Clark Fund
Frank and Joyce Cordon Fund
Corporate Partner Endowment Fund
Jeffery Carson Elliott Fund
Kai Fuhrmann College Scholarship Fund
Gustave C. and Marie L. Ferris Fund
General Endowment Fund
Giving Alliance of Women Fund
David W. and Joyce M. Gomer Fund
Ivan and Dorothy Gorr Fund
Mary Lou & Carl Griffith Fund
Sarah E. Grimley Fund
Martha Gurwit Fund
Rosemarie G. Haynie Fund
James and Jean Hendrickson Fund
James C. and Madeline K. Holmes Fund
JSC Priority Scholarship Fund
Grace A. Mirsch Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Mitchell Fund
The Community Fund
Liam J. Perk Foundation Fund
Schroder Scholarship for Art Fund
Mary Ann Sedlock Fund
Bill and Vi Sigmund Fund
Robert Allen Smile Fund for Special Populations
Spiro and Associates Fund for the Arts
Earle & Boots Tolles Veterans Memorial Maintenance Fund
Whiting Fund
Cape Coral Youth Crime Intervention Fund
PAWS Fund
Brighten the Corner Foundation Fund, Inc.
Matthew Jennings Memorial Fund
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Beth T. Sanger, Executive Director
4729 Vincennes Boulevard
Cape Coral, Florida 33904
(239) 542-5594
www.capecoralcf.org
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Celebrating 40 years of...
planting seeds
and helping them grow
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