The Collins Foundation
Accepts applications
The Collins Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.8 million in 209 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $360,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.8 million
- Number of grants209
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$360,000
- Assets$235 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.2 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $11.2 million | 279 | $228 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 209 | $235 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Cheney 1618 SW First Ave Ste 505, Portland, OR 97201-5706 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 227-7171, information@collinsfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The application should be in writing and should include the following information a) organization name b) verification of organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or other eligible entity c) organization budget d) a description of the nature of the request e) proposed time period of the request f) total cost of project g) the amount requested from the foundation h) additional information and guidelines are available at "www.collinsfoundation.org" |
| Deadlines | Applications are reviewed three times per year in february, june, and october |
| Restrictions | Religious, charitable, and educational purposes in the state of Oregon |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Collins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 200 | $10.4 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $66,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $64,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $34,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health Foundation Fund II | Support operations and programs to build capacity in black, indigenous, people of color (bipoc) nonprofit organizations to grow civic engagement across oregon | $360,000 |
| Albina Vision Trust Inc | Support operations and headquarters renovations to foster community-building and provide vital gathering spaces for the black community in multnomah county | $250,000 |
| Network for Oregon Affordable Housing Suite 245 | Support operations and programs ensuring access to housing for eligible residents of columbia, clatsop, and tillamook counties | $250,000 |
| Self Enhancement Inc | Support operations and programs for black youth and families in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties | $250,000 |
| Latino Network | Support operations to plan and implement a statewide strategy and colectivo infrastructure centering latinx/a/e/o, indigena, afro-latinx/a/e/o comunidades in oregon | $203,000 |
| Apano Communities United Fund | Support general operations and organizational leadership transition for multi-ethnic asian and pacific islander statewide | $200,000 |
| Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program | Support operations and pre-apprenticeship construction programs to improve access to building trades careers for communities of color, formerly incarcerated individuals, and individuals experiencing low incomes in clackamas, multnomah, washington counties | $200,000 |
| Foundations for A Better Oregon | Support operations and programs advocating for equitable education policies in oregon | $200,000 |
| Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon | Support operations and programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in communities of color and distressed areas throughout oregon | $200,000 |
| Regional Arts & Culture Council | Support operations and programs to support artists and arts organizations in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties | $200,000 |
| Northwest Health Foundation Fund II | Support operations and program capacity for disabled bipoc leaders, groups, and organizations in oregon | $180,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Support the black student success initiative strengthening capacity of nonprofits working to improve outcomes for black students statewide | $150,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps Inc | Support operation and the development of a centralized campus to expand employment, job training, and education services for opportunity youth across crook, deschutes, jefferson, and klamath counties | $150,000 |
| Open School Inc | Support operations and educational programs for bipoc and low-income students underserved and underestimated by public school systems in multnomah county | $150,000 |
| Oregon Recovers | Support general operations and organizational stability to advance programs and support for people living with and recovering from addictions across oregon | $150,000 |
| Talent Maker City | Support operations and steam programs for youth and community members from marginalized communities in jackson and josephine counties | $150,000 |
| African Family Holistic Health Organization | Support operations and programs for african immigrant and refugee families in multnomah and washington counties | $130,000 |
| Equitable Giving Circle | Support operations and services related to advancing black communities across multnomah and washington counties | $125,000 |
| Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc | Support operations and programs in workforce development and education for black youth and young adults in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties | $125,000 |
| Reach Community Development Inc | Support operations and homeownership programs for bipoc families in multnomah county | $125,000 |
| Harbor Inc the | Support organizational capacity and staff wellbeing to expand trauma-informed and culturally competent support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in clatsop county | $115,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Support operations and programs for individuals navigating addiction, mental health, housing, or other challenges across multnomah county and yamhill county | $100,000 |
| Centro Cultural de Condado de Washington | Support operations and programs providing services to the latino community, migrant farmworkers experiencing low incomes, and immigrant refugee communities in clackamas, multnomah, washington, and yamhill counties | $100,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Support programs that protect and restore the columbia river for tribal nations and communities in hood river county, grand ronde community, and umatilla and warm springs reservation | $100,000 |
| Council on Aging of Central Oregon | Support operations and programs supporting the elderly communities in crook, deschutes, jefferson, and klamath counties | $100,000 |
| Kids Unlimited of Oregon | Support operations and programs for latinx families experiencing high poverty across jackson county | $100,000 |
| Oregon Native American Chamber | Support culturally specific economic development programs and activities supporting bipoc entrepreneurs and small businesses in oregon | $100,000 |
| Prismid Inc | Support operations and programs for black, indigenous people of color artists to rest, heal, restore, and create in multnomah county | $100,000 |
| Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network | Support operations and programs providing equitable access to training, resources, and capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs and small businesses in benton, grant, lane, and linn counties | $100,000 |
| Seeding Justice | Support operations and coordination for a statewide funders collaborative | $100,000 |
| Ecotrust | Support partnerships and programs to foster economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being for communities statewide | $80,525 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area | Support programming and operations for bipoc youth in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties | $80,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Oregon | Support operations and housing programs to provide affordable homeownership and home repairs for low-income first-time home-buyers across oregon | $80,000 |
| Oregon Center for Public Policy | Support policy, research, and advocacy for an equitable economic system for economically vulnerable families, including low-income and bipoc families, across oregon | $80,000 |
| Samoa Pacific Development Corporation | Expand culturally responsive programming for pacific islander communities statewide | $76,450 |
| Center for Diversity & the Environment | Support operations and programs to improve access to environmental professional development resources for communities of color statewide | $75,000 |
| College Possible | Support general operations to serve youth from low-income families, and culturally specific and immigrant communities living in columbia, morrow, multnomah, umatilla, and washington counties | $75,000 |
| Crag Law Center | Support operations and organization-wide efforts to implement an intersectional approach to environmental protection across oregon | $75,000 |
| Fishtrap Inc | Support operations and literary art programs for writers and artists in wallowa county | $75,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | Support operations and programs for underrepresented middle school students in STEM through education and mentorship statewide | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Truman W Collins Jr
- Cherida Collins Smith
- Lee Diane Collins Vest
- Ryan Smith Luria
- Carol Cheney
- Jacqueline F Meyer Murphy
- Emilie Cortes
- Latricia Tillman
- Kimberlee Pierce Sheng
- Jaime Arredondo
Questions people ask
Does The Collins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are reviewed three times per year in february, june, and october.
How much does The Collins Foundation give?
$10.8 million in tax year 2024, across 209 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Collins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Truman W Collins Jr (President/Trustee), Cherida Collins Smith (Vp/Trustee), Lee Diane Collins Vest (Trustee) and Ryan Smith Luria (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Collins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.