B & E Collins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
B & E Collins Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$230,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,000 | 13 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 15 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $230,000 | 10 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
B & E Collins Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What B & E Collins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Institute | Restricted grant to support the future leaders program, studio upgrades and tabor educational series | $40,000 |
| True the Vote | Restricted grant to fund i-v3 voter registration and clean rolls project | $40,000 |
| Colorado Learning Ctr for Human Ana | Restricted grant to fund internship and scholarship programs, histology study and hosa conference | $30,000 |
| Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley | Restricted grant for outreach office renovation and emergency shelter repairs | $30,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | Restricted grant for boston youth arts enterprise and new york afh nyc pilot | $20,000 |
| Individual | Restricted grant for replacement of well #1, parent-child play space, and community gathering area | $20,000 |
| American Institute for Economic Res | Restricted grant for aier congressional economic education seminar | $20,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Restricted grant for internship program | $10,000 |
| Cato Institute | Restricted grant to fund sphere education initiatives program | $10,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | Restricted education for capitol hill on extending 2017 tax cuts & jobs act | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Collins
- Elaine Collins
- Benjamin Sweeny
- Susan Sweeney
- Timothy Collins
Questions people ask
Does B & E Collins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B & E Collins Foundation give?
$230,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs B & E Collins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Collins (President), Elaine Collins (Director), Benjamin Sweeny (Secretary) and Susan Sweeney (Vice Chairman) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does B & E Collins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.