Agenda 10/28/2025 Item #16D 6 (Grant donation for the replacement of carpet at the East Naples Library)10/28/2025
Item # 16.D.6
ID# 2025-4248
Executive Summary
Recommendation to accept a grant donation through DAFgiving360™ in the amount of $25,600 for the replacement of
carpet at the East Naples Library. (Public Services Grant Fund 1839)
OBJECTIVE: To support the replacement of carpet at the East Naples Library and to further the County’s strategic
plan focus area, Quality of Place, to provide quality public amenities and recreational opportunities for 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 to contribute to the ongoing replacement of carpet at the
East Naples Regional Library. On May 27, 2025, the Board approved (Item #16. D.4) the submittal of the Grant
Eligibility Application to DAFgiving360.
On August 29, 2025, Collier County Libraries received the awarded grant donation from DAFgiving360 in the amount
of $25,600.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective, Quality of Place, to provide quality public
amenities and recreational opportunities for the community.
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is needed to appropriate the $25,600 donation within the Public Services
Grant Fund (1839), project 33609. There is no match required for this grant.
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: To accept a grant donation through DAFgiving360™ in the amount of $25,600 for the
replacement of carpet at the East Naples Library. (Public Services Grant Fund 1839)
PREPARED BY: Parker Smith, Grants Coordinator, Community & Human Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DAF_Giving Check East Naples Library Carpet - Redacted
2. BA grant donation DAFgiving 360 09.17.25 KF
Page 2180 of 3380
Page 2181 of 3380
Page 2182 of 3380