COLINA FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$997K
196 grants · $125K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$8K
grant size
37%
supporter · 39/106 multi-year
repeat
$4.3M
Assets · 2021
106
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JOHN OR NANCY COLINA
Phone
7346758968
Restrictions
COLINA FOUNDATION GRANT GUIDELINES STARTED IN 1992, THE COLINA FOUNDATION HAS AS IT'S MISSION STATEMENT "HELPING CHILDREN". PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON CHILDREN 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS FOUNDATION, ALTHOUGH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 18 ARE CONSIDERED. THE GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE IS THE SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY (MICHIGAN) AREA, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN COMMUNITIES WHERE TRUSTEES LIVE. TYPICAL GRANT AMOUNTS RANGE FROM 500 - 10,000. WE OFTEN OFFER MATCHING GRANTS, THEREBY ENCOURAGING GROUPS TO BROADEN THEIR SCOPE OF FUNDING. BECAUSE NEEDS ARE GREAT AND FUNDS ARE ALWAYS LIMITED, IT IS THE INTENT OF THE FOUNDERS TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON OUR TARGET POPULATION, AND HOPEFULLY, CAN AFFECT SOCIETAL CHANGE. TYPES OF FUNDING WE DO NOT SUPPLY INCLUDE: BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, SPORTS ACTIVITY BOOSTER FUNDS, OR ON-GOING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. WE DO NOT OFFER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS OR INDIVIDUAL AID. PROPOSALS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TI
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $136K | $2.6M | $112K | 30 |
| 2018 | $121K | $2.8M | $267K | 27 |
| 2020 | $176K | $3.7M | $393K | 39 |
| 2021 | $199K | $4.3M | $390K | 33 |
| 2022 | $178K | $3.3M | $176K | 34 |
| 2023 | $187K | $3.8M | $21K | 33 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 196 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN COLINA | PRESIDENT | — |
| TYLER GOERGE | TRUSTEE | — |
| MICHAEL GOERGE | TRUSTEE | — |
| SIMON LEE | TRUSTEE | — |
| LORI COLINA-LEE | TRUSTEE | — |
| JOMARIE GOERGE | TRUSTEE | — |
| NANCY COLINA | SECRETARY/TR | — |
Grants Awarded (196 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA COLLEGE | ALMA, MI | $25,000 | SCHOOL CULTURE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| ALMA COLLEGE | ALMA, MI | $25,000 | SCHOOL CULTURE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| ALMA COLLEGE | ALMA, MI | $25,000 | SCHOOL CULTURE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| ALMA COLLEGE | ALMA, MI | $25,000 | SCHOOL CULTURE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| COMMUNITY FDN OF SE MI | DETROIT, MI | $20,000 | EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORT | 2018 |
| COMMUNITY FDN OF SE MI | DETROIT, MI | $20,000 | EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORT | 2016 |
| MICAN | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $16,500 | SUPPORT SMALL FOUNDATION | 2021 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION | WIXOM, MI | $15,000 | SUPPORT PUBLIC TV | 2022 |
| KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER | KALAMAZOO, MI | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| ECOLOGY CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $15,000 | SUPPORT SMALL FOUNDATION | 2021 |
| ECOLOGY CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $12,000 | SUPPORT SMALL FOUNDATION | 2022 |
| ECOLOGY CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $12,000 | SUPPORT SMALL FOUNDATION | 2023 |
| WAYNE METRO CAA | DETROIT, MI | $11,000 | SUPPORT SMALL FOUNDATION | 2020 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ROCKY MTNS | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | HEALTH EDUCATION | 2018 |
| FIRST STEP | PLYMOUTH, MI | $10,000 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION | 2018 |
| GIRLSCOUTS OF SE MI | DETROIT, MI | $10,000 | K-3 OPPORTUNITIES LOW INCOME | 2020 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ROCKY MTNS | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | HEALTH EDUCATION | 2020 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION | WIXOM, MI | $10,000 | SUPPORT PUBLIC TV | 2020 |
| GIRLSCOUTS OF SE MI | DETROIT, MI | $10,000 | K-3 OPPORTUNITIES LOW INCOME | 2021 |
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION | ANN ARBOR, MI | $10,000 | TEACHING HEALTHY NUTRITION | 2021 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION | WIXOM, MI | $10,000 | SUPPORT PUBLIC TV | 2021 |
| INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | TRENTON, MI | $10,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION | ANN ARBOR, MI | $10,000 | TEACHING HEALTHY NUTRITION | 2020 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN | DETROIT, MI | $10,000 | SUPPORT SMALL FOUNDATION | 2021 |
| KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER | KALAMAZOO, MI | $10,000 | ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | 2021 |