Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II
Preselected recipients only
Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,775 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $264 and the largest $15,000. 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$50,775
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$264
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,130 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,724 | 49 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $43,130 | 50 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,775 | 40 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II 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 Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $20,336 |
| Arizona | 6 | $19,000 |
| Illinois | 11 | $6,989 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,100 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $200 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Instrument Museum | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wheelchair Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,708 |
| Earth Island Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $2,637 |
| Save th Family Arizona | Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,236 |
| Goodman Theatre | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| CHS Robotics Team | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mammoth Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Ryr-1 Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grant Park Orchestral | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mesa Arts Center Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife | Unrestricted | $500 |
| MDA Wings Over Wall Street | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jackson Chance Foundation | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Eastern Sierra Avalanche | Unrestricted | $278 |
| The Wasteshed | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Chosa | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted | $160 |
| The Access Fund | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Chicago Architectural Foundation | Unrestricted | $106 |
| The HAP Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Kettle Moraine Land Trust | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Compassion & Choices | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $100 |
| National Parks Conservation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Block Club Chicago | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Obama Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Friends of the Inyo | Unrestricted | $100 |
| KJZZ Public Radio | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Friends of Channel 8 | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Unrestricted | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Lemmer Collier
Questions people ask
Does Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II give?
$50,775 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $264.
Who runs Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn Lemmer Collier (Trustee).
What does Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, disability and health.