The Collins Companies Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Collins Companies Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $639,975 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$639,975
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $469,959 the year before.
43% 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 | $365,007 | 14 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $469,959 | 16 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $639,975 | 14 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
The Collins Companies 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 Collins Companies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $354,975 |
| Oregon | 5 | $130,000 |
| California | 2 | $85,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Environmental Council | Knox & kane trail phase ii | $150,000 |
| Ruth M Smith Center | Kitchen/gathering space | $90,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Fremont-winema trails restoration | $70,000 |
| Klamath Family Head Start | Playground updates | $60,000 |
| Kane Area School District | Scoreboard | $50,000 |
| Almanor Basin Food Pantry | Food donation | $45,000 |
| Lake County Food Share | Food donation | $45,000 |
| Sierra Hospice | Upgrade thrift store furnace | $40,000 |
| Kane Area Food Pantry | Food donation | $30,000 |
| Kane Community Center | Building improvements | $28,975 |
| Solid Ground Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy Center | Facility enhancements | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Klamath Basin | Assistance donation | $7,500 |
| Klamath Lake Counties Food Bank | Food donation | $7,500 |
| Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise | Volunteer organization informational video project | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cherida C Smith
- Terry S Collins
- Truman W Collins Jr
- Lee Diane Collins
- Tom Insko
- Rebeka Cunnington
- Marc Collins
Questions people ask
Does The Collins Companies Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Collins Companies Foundation give?
$639,975 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs The Collins Companies Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cherida C Smith (President/Director), Terry S Collins (Director), Truman W Collins Jr (Vp/Treasurer/Asst. Secretary/Director) and Lee Diane Collins (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Collins Companies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and community development.