Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $448,650 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$448,650
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $405,702 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $398,626 | 20 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $405,702 | 17 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $448,650 | 16 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Arthur D Collins Jr 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 Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $225,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $76,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $5,150 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesley College | General purposes | $225,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association (Weta) | General purposes | $125,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| DARE2TRI Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Miami University Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Achilles International | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management - Northwestern University | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Propublica | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Chicago Public Media (Wbez) | General purposes | $500 |
| St Matthew's House | General purposes | $500 |
| Wgcu Public Media | General purposes | $500 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | General purposes | $250 |
| Fernwood Botanical Garden | General purposes | $250 |
| The Lakeside Association (Chautauqua) | General purposes | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur D Collins Jr
- Sophia N Shaw
Questions people ask
Does Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation give?
$448,650 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur D Collins Jr (Trustee) and Sophia N Shaw (Trustee).
What does Arthur D Collins Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.