Collier Community Foundation opens new headquarters at the Wyss Center

The Collier Community Foundation  has officially relocated to its new headquarters at the Wyss Center, located at 2340 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 401, Naples, FL 34109. Made possible through a transformational $5 million leadership gift from longtime Naples philanthropist Joanne Wyss and her late husband, Karl Wyss, the new facility represents an investment not only in the Foundation, but in the future of philanthropy and community collaboration throughout Collier County.

Designed to serve the community for decades to come, the hurricane-rated, environmentally friendly Wyss Center features solar power, expanded meeting space, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology that supports nonprofit gatherings, educational programs, donor engagement, and collaborative discussions focused on addressing the community’s most pressing needs.

“The Wyss Center is much more than our new headquarters,” said Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and CEO of the Collier Community Foundation. “It is a welcoming place where donors, nonprofit leaders, and community partners can come together to share ideas, build partnerships, and develop solutions that strengthen Collier County. We are incredibly grateful to Joanne Wyss for her extraordinary generosity and vision in helping make this possible.”

Since its founding in 1985, the Collier Community Foundation has awarded $423.7 million in grants and scholarships, including $31.5 million during the 2026 fiscal year alone. These investments help address Collier County’s most pressing needs, including housing afford ability, disaster response, environmental resilience, education, health, and human services.

The Wyss Center reflects a shared vision for the future of philanthropy in Collier County. As Joanne Wyss and her late husband, Karl Wyss, expressed:

“Created with vision and guided by purpose, the Collier Community Foundation stands as a lasting symbol of compassion, hope and collaboration, inspiring meaningful change for generations to come.” — Karl and Joanne Wyss

For more information about the Collier Community Foundation, visit colliercf.org. Watch for upcoming grand opening events and opportunities to experience the Wyss Center firsthand.