Margaret Collins Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Margaret Collins Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Methuen, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $138,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$138,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $123,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $123,000 | 14 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $138,000 | 15 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John T Pollano Atty at Law 280 B Merrimack St, Methuen, MA 01844 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 683-6700 |
| What to submit | Applications are usually in the form of a letter. |
What Margaret Collins Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $133,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and Roses | Poor | $15,000 |
| Lazarus House | Charitable/poor | $15,000 |
| Lawrence General Hospital | Health care charitable | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Poor | $10,000 |
| Mspca at Nevins Farm | Animal welfare education | $10,000 |
| New England Center for Homeless Vets | Poor | $10,000 |
| Michael P Lisnow Respite Center | Special needs children | $10,000 |
| Lawrence History Center | Education | $10,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Children services | $8,000 |
| Windrush Farm | Disabled /children | $8,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | Education | $7,000 |
| Family Services | Education and aid to poor | $5,000 |
| Joey Fournier Services | Charitable underprivileged children | $5,000 |
| Kapedia Education Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Pollano
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Collins Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Margaret Collins Charitable Trust give?
$138,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Margaret Collins Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John T Pollano (Trustee).
What does Margaret Collins Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.