Collins Companies Foundation

EIN 26-2768979 · MN · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$42.5K Funds in PA, OR, CA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Collins Companies Foundation based in MN paid 14 grants totaling $640K to 14 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $6K to $150K, with a median of $42.5K. Its largest recipients included PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, RUTH M SMITH CENTER, and NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$14,629,821
Giving (latest yr)
$639,975
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$42.5K
Recipients
14
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Pennsylvania Environmental Council$150,000
  • Ruth M Smith Center$90,000
  • National Forest Foundation$70,000
  • Klamath Family Head Start$60,000
  • Kane Area School District$50,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$354,975 · 6 grants
  • Oregon$130,000 · 5 grants
  • California$85,000 · 2 grants
  • Montana$70,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Pittsburgh, PA
Knox & Kane Trail Phase II
$150,000
Ruth M Smith Center
Sheffield, PA
Kitchen/gathering Space
$90,000
National Forest Foundation
Missoula, MT
Fremont-winema Trails Restoration
$70,000
Klamath Family Head Start
Klamath Falls, OR
Playground Updates
$60,000
Kane Area School District
Kane, PA
Scoreboard
$50,000
Almanor Basin Food Pantry
Chester, CA
Food Donation
$45,000
Lake County Food Share
Lakeville, OR
Food Donation
$45,000
Sierra Hospice
Chester, CA
Upgrade Thrift Store Furnace
$40,000
Kane Area Food Pantry
Kane, PA
Food Donation
$30,000
Kane Community Center
Kane, PA
Building Improvements
$28,975
Solid Ground Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy Center
Klamath Falls, OR
Facility Enhancements
$10,000
Klamath Lake Counties Food Bank
Klamath Falls, OR
Food Donation
$7,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Collins Companies Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Collins Companies Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $640K. Individual grants ranged from $6K to $150K (median $42.5K).

Recent recipients include PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, RUTH M SMITH CENTER, NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Collins Companies Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Collins Companies Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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