Naples Children Foundation Invests More Than $30.6 Million in Nonprofits Supporting the Most Vulnerable Children in Collier County
The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival, today is proud to announce that it has invested more than $30.6 million in approximately 50 local nonprofit organizations to help fund essential resources and services benefitting the most vulnerable children in Collier County.
Each year, NCF supports dozens of nonprofits through the proceeds of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. This year’s investment in future generations includes $7.6 million in traditional grants and $15.3 million for NCF multi-year strategic initiatives that fill fundamental gaps in local children’s services, plus an additional $7.7 million in future projects and strategic initiatives.
“Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our supporters, we are able to invest in proven programs that transform the lives of vulnerable children in Collier County,” said Sue Bieker, 2026 NCF Grant Committee Chair. “We are incredibly proud that every dollar raised under the tent of our live auction goes right back into the local community.”…