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Collis Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 742982785

Collis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,903 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,103 and the largest $9,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $31,755 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$15,8605$361,800
2023$31,7558$412,001
2024$13,9033$416,398

How to apply

Collis Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Collis Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$13,903

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Campus Crusade for Christ CRU
Austin, TX
Religious programs for college-aged young adults$9,750
The Salvation Army
Austin, TX
Programs providing food and clothing for those in need$4,103
Helping Hand Home for Children
Austin, TX
Shelter & support for abused children$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Collis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Collis Family Foundation give?

$13,903 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,103.

Who runs Collis Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Donald Collis (President), Margaret Collis (Sec/Treas), David Collis (Director) and Christopher Collis (Director).

What does Collis Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.

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