About NaniBoo Foundation

Connection can change the shape of a community.

NaniBoo Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Naples, Florida. We strengthen communities across Southwest Florida by reducing social isolation, expanding access to supportive opportunities for children and families, and creating meaningful intergenerational connections between older adults and families.

Mission & Vision

A clear mission focused on connection, access, and belonging.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen communities in Southwest Florida by reducing social isolation, expanding access to supportive opportunities for children and families, and creating meaningful intergenerational connections between older adults and families.

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Our Vision

We envision communities where children, families, and older adults have access to meaningful relationships, support, and opportunities to belong, participate, and thrive.

What We Do

Two program areas. One commitment to stronger communities.

NaniBoo Foundation develops and supports two primary program areas in Southwest Florida. Programs are expanded based on community need, available funding, organizational capacity, and appropriate partnerships.

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Senior & Family Connection Program

This program focuses on reducing social isolation and creating meaningful opportunities for older adults, families, children, caregivers, and community members to connect across generations.

Explore the Senior & Family Connection Program

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Dream Access for Families

This program helps children and families access educational, creative, recreational, and community-based opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to reach because of financial or practical barriers.

Explore Dream Access for Families

Our Approach

We focus on connection, access, and belonging.

Our work is grounded in the belief that connection across generations can contribute to healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities.

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Connection

We create opportunities for older adults, families, children, caregivers, volunteers, and community members to build trusted relationships.

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Access

We work to reduce practical, social, and financial barriers that can prevent children and families from participating in supportive experiences.

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Belonging

We aim to create respectful environments where people feel seen, included, supported, and connected to a wider community of care.

Leadership & Governance

Experienced leadership with a focus on accountability.

Strong governance is essential to building a trusted and effective nonprofit organization.

Marc Schroeder

Board Member · Co-Founder · Executive Director

Leads the Foundation’s strategic direction, program development, community partnerships, and day-to-day organizational development.

Sabine Schroeder

Board Member · Co-Founder · Finance / Governance

Supports financial oversight, governance, organizational accountability, and responsible program development.

Ludger Hemesath

Board Member · Vice President

Supports governance, strategic planning, program development, and organizational oversight.

Transparency

Trust starts with clear information.

NaniBoo Foundation Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3). Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

We are committed to transparent reporting of our programs, completed activities, available outcomes, and financial information as the Foundation grows.

Legal NameNaniBoo Foundation Inc.
Tax Status501(c)(3) Public Charity
EIN41-4420170
CommunitySouthwest Florida

Work With Us

We welcome mission-aligned partners and supporters.

Nonprofit organizations, community groups, grantmakers, donors, volunteers, and local partners can help expand responsible local action and meaningful connection.