Agenda 05/27/2025 Item #16D 4 (Chairman to sign the Grant Eligibility Application for a grant donation to support the replacement of carpet at the East Naples Library)5/27/2025
Item # 16.D.4
ID# 2025-1504
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve the submittal and authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Eligibility Application for a
grant donation to support the replacement of carpet at the East Naples Library in the amount of $25,600.00. (Public
Services Grant Fund 1839)
OBJECTIVE: To support the replacement of carpet at the East Naples Library to provide quality public amenities to
the community.
CONSIDERATIONS: DAFgiving360™ is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that offers donor-advised fund
(DAF) accounts, providing a simple, tax-efficient solution for charitable giving. Formerly known as Schwab Charitable,
the organization rebranded in June 2024 to better reflect the evolving landscape of philanthropy. DAFgiving360 enables
individuals to contribute cash, appreciated assets, or investments into a DAF account, allowing for immediate tax
deductions. These funds can then be invested for potential growth and used to recommend grants to qualified U.S.
public charities at any time.
On April 7, 2025, DAFgiving360 provided Collier County Libraries with a notice of recommendation for a grant
donation by an anonymous donor in the amount of $25,600.00 to contribute to the ongoing replacement of carpet at the
East Naples Regional Library.
to further the County’s strategic plan focus area, Quality of Place, to provide quality public amenities and recreational
opportunities to the community.
FISCAL IMPACT: Upon notification of the grant award, the Board will be asked to accept the grant and approve the
budget amendment to recognize the revenue and appropriate the expenditures. There is no match required for this grant.
Revenue and expenditures will be allocated to the Public Services Grant Fund (1839)
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact due to this request.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for
Board approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendation to approve the submittal and authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant
Eligibility Application for a grant donation to support the replacement of carpet at the East Naples Library in the amount
of $25,600.00. (Public Services Grant Fund 1839)
PREPARED BY: Parker Smith, Grants Coordinator, Community & Human Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant Application - CAO Stamped
2. FW_ Action requested_ A DAFgiving360 grant to collier county public library (9398363)
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From:Catherine Cowser
To:Parker Smith
Cc:Karen Tibbetts
Subject:FW: Action requested: A DAFgiving360 grant to collier county public library (9398363)
Date:Tuesday, April 8, 2025 8:03:51 AM
Attachments:9398363 Government Entity Grant Eligibility Application Form.pdf
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Parker, we had a donation come in from a patron who we spoke to over the phone. She had previously donated money for East
Naples Library Carpeting and told us should would like to donate more to finally get the project done. Advise from you and your
group on how to proceed if you can. Read the DAF grant below.
Catherine Cowser
Division Director - Library
Library
Office:239-252-7378
2385 Orange Blossom Dr
Naples, FL 34109
Catherine.Cowser@colliercountyfl.gov
From: Collins, Trent <Trent.Collins@schwab.com>
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2025 5:53 PM
To: Karen Tibbetts <Karen.Tibbetts@colliercountyfl.gov>; Catherine Cowser <Catherine.Cowser@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Action requested: A DAFgiving360 grant to collier county public library (9398363)
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Charity Name: collier county public library
Grant Amount: $25,600.00
Requested by: Anonymous
Special Purpose: This grant is for carpet at east naples library
Grant ID: 9398363
To whom it may concern:
A DAFgiving360 donor has recommended a donation to collier county public library in the amount of $25,600.00 for carpet at east
naples library.
Before processing this request, we need you to complete the attached Grant Eligibility Application (note: a physical signature is
required) and return via email. Additionally, please know that all other documentation requested on the Grant Eligibility Application is
not required.
For fastest processing, simply reply to this email with a picture and/or scan of the application and required documentation.
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Trent Collins
Giving Specialist, Operations | DAFgiving360
Ph 800.746.6216 Ext 766353
9800 Schwab Way | Lone Tree, CO
Celebrating 25 years of giving
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