Collette Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Collette Foundation is a private foundation in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $285,025 in 107 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $42,250. 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$285,025
- Number of grants107
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$42,250
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,898 the year before.
86% 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 | $176,818 | 17 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $92,898 | 36 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $285,025 | 107 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Collette 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 Collette Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 31 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 30 | $173,756 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $42,250 |
| Florida | 3 | $12,575 |
| Iowa | 2 | $10,541 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $10,125 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,238 |
| New York | 5 | $5,600 |
| California | 5 | $3,150 |
| Maine | 2 | $2,600 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pack Shack | general support | $42,250 |
| Social Enterprise Greenhouse | general support | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket | general support | $30,100 |
| Feed RI | general support | $18,750 |
| Pawtucket Foundation | general support | $18,000 |
| RI Community Food Bank | general support | $15,250 |
| YMCA of Pawtucket RI | general support | $14,950 |
| Ocean Sole | general support | $12,500 |
| City Year RI | general support | $10,500 |
| American Heart Association Eastern States | General Support | $10,441 |
| McAuley House | general support | $10,000 |
| Tauck Family Foundation | general support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Disaster Relief | $8,113 |
| Diversity Business Exhibit | general support and entrepreneurship grant | $7,500 |
| Pawtucket Soup Kitchen | general support | $6,200 |
| International Center of Photography | general support | $5,000 |
| Breaking Bread USA | general support | $3,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | general support | $2,750 |
| Maine Food and Beverage Ed | general support | $2,500 |
| Museum of Mountain West | general support | $2,500 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial | general support | $2,500 |
| Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests | general support | $2,500 |
| Pawtucket Backpackers | general support | $2,350 |
| TEXSAR Inc | general support | $1,500 |
| Lewis and Clark Foundation | general support | $1,200 |
| Cape Cod Fishermens Alliance | general support | $1,000 |
| NAMI Rhode Island | general support | $765 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | general support | $500 |
| Hebron Food Pantry | general support | $500 |
| Project Linus | general support | $500 |
| Long Island Cares | general suppprt | $500 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | general support | $300 |
| Ryan Mason Michalczyk Mem Fund | general support | $275 |
| Wings of Hope Events Inc | general support | $250 |
| Food Share of Ventura County | general support | $200 |
| The Branch of Nashville | general support | $200 |
| McCauley Ministries | general support | $185 |
| Hotel for Homeless Dogs | general support | $150 |
| Pawswatch Community Cat Center | general support | $150 |
| Oregon Food Bank | general support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Colucci
- Daniel J Sullivan Jr
- Nicole Diebold
Questions people ask
Does Collette Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Collette Foundation give?
$285,025 in tax year 2025, across 107 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Collette Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Colucci (Director), Daniel J Sullivan Jr (Director) and Nicole Diebold (Director).
What does Collette Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and environment and conservation.