The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
4% 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 | $2.0 million | 29 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 25 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 24 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
The Sue & Bob McCollum Family 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 The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.2 million |
| Idaho | 3 | $58,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $56,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church at the Red Door | General & Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Menlo Park Presbyterian Church | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| United States Ski Team Foundation | Ambassador Program and Gold Pass Program | $56,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| In Touch Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Pathways Home Health and Hospice | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Church Missions | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Priority Living Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National World War II Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northrise University Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | VI Scholarship Program | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David McCollum
- Jeffrey McCollum
- Michael McCollum
- Robert McCollum
Questions people ask
Does The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David McCollum (Dir, Treas), Jeffrey McCollum (Dir, Pres), Michael McCollum (Dir, Sec) and Robert McCollum (Dir).
What does The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and education.