Naples Children & Education Foundation

Matching skills with her beliefs for the NCEF

Maria Jimenez-Lara’s life’s work has corresponded perfectly with her personal beliefs. The CEO of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, Mrs. Jimenez- Lara has spent almost her entire 25-year professional career working for nonprofit organizations.

Wine festival awards $12.25 million in grants

Thirty-four of the most effective nonprofit organizations in Collier County, as well as five long-term strategic initiatives that fill fundamental gaps in children’s services here, received grants totaling more than $12.25 million as a result…

Commentary: International support, community impact

The high-energy atmosphere and excitement that guests experience at the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) inspires a level of global giving that is unmatched by peer organizations. The festival provides one-of-a-kind experiences that attract philanthropists…

Following a Thrilling Live Auction, Naples Children & Education Foundation Awards $12.25 Million to Support Collier County

2017 NCEF Grant Awards Ceremony

Grants were awarded to local non-profits at the 2017 NCEF Grant Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 13, 2017.

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Naples Wine festival awards $12.25 million

The reach of the Naples Children & Education Foundation is broadening through its $12.25 million in grants this year to charities and for long-term initiatives to lift up the lives of disadvantaged children.

Maria Jimenez-Lara on Masterminds

Hear what makes Maria Jimenez-Lara, CEO of NCEF successful.

Commentary: Reason for pride in Collier graduation rate

The Naples Children & Education Foundation is proud to see high school graduation rates rise so dramatically in Collier County. Graduating from high school is a key steppingstone to success later in life, and we…