Alisann and Terry Collins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alisann and Terry Collins Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$46.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
47% 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 | $1.7 million | 60 | $38.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 56 | $40.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 55 | $46.7 million |
How to apply
Alisann and Terry Collins 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 Alisann and Terry Collins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 26 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 6 | $230,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $92,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $65,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Episcopal Day School | General use | $275,000 |
| George Washington University | General use | $250,000 |
| University of Virginia | General use | $110,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General use | $100,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General use | $100,000 |
| Fair Chance | General use | $100,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River at the Arc | General use | $75,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General use | $75,000 |
| University of Denver | General use | $65,000 |
| Rare Hope | General use | $60,000 |
| Arc of Northern Va | General use | $50,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | General use | $50,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow | General use | $50,000 |
| Charleston Habitat for Humanity | General use | $30,000 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | General use | $25,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | General use | $25,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General use | $25,000 |
| Nephcure | General use | $25,000 |
| St Patrick's Episcopal Church | General use | $25,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | General use | $25,000 |
| Washington Winter Show | General use | $25,000 |
| Georgetown Ministry Center | General use | $20,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General use | $15,000 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation | General use | $15,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | General use | $15,000 |
| The National Theatre | General use | $15,000 |
| Best Kids | General use | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma | General use | $10,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | General use | $10,000 |
| Cancer Action | General use | $10,000 |
| Christ Church Georgetown | General use | $10,000 |
| Ella's Kids | General use | $10,000 |
| Fair Girls | General use | $10,000 |
| Flag Star Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| Greenspring Village Scholarship Fund | General use | $10,000 |
| Kiawah Conservancy | General use | $10,000 |
| Low Country Food Bank | General use | $10,000 |
| My Sister's Place | General use | $10,000 |
| Polar Bears International | General use | $10,000 |
| Save the Chimps | General use | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Collins Lucas
- Brian Lucas
Questions people ask
Does Alisann and Terry Collins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alisann and Terry Collins Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Alisann and Terry Collins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Collins Lucas (President/Secretary) and Brian Lucas (Vice President).
What does Alisann and Terry Collins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.