The Collins Foundation

EIN 936021893 Private Foundation

Portland, OR 97204 |(503) 227-7171

https://www.collinsfoundation.org
Total Given 2016–2023
$95.5M
1,904 grants · $11.9M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $15K–$50K
grant size
43%
supporter · 398/933 multi-year
repeat
$227.7M
Assets (2023)
933
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person CYNTHIA ADDAMS UP TO APRIL 25 2021
Phone (503) 227-7171
Deadlines LOIS ARE REVIEWED SIX TIMES PER YEAR IN FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER, AND DECEMBER.
How to Apply THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: A) ORGANIZATION NAME B) VERIFICATION OF ORGANIZATION'S 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OR OTHER ELIGIBLE ENTITY C) ORGANIZATION BUDGET D) A DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST E) PROPOSED TIME PERIOD OF THE REQUEST F) TOTAL COST OF PROJECT G) THE AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE FOUNDATION H) ANTICIPATED SOURCES OF OTHER FUNDING AND AMOUNTS I) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE AT "WWW.COLLINSFOUNDATION.ORG"
Restrictions RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE STATE OF OREGON
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $12.8M $220.3M $18.1M 2
2017 $14.3M $237.9M $12.3M 2
2018 $11.0M $223.9M $37.1M 310
2019 N/A $253.1M $11.1M N/A
2020 $16.1M $249.6M $5.3M 500
2021 $15.5M $270.3M $25.2M 469
2022 $14.6M $226.6M $7.4M 342
2023 $11.2M $227.7M $3.2M 279

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 1904 grants on record

Minimum
$75
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$30K
Average
$50K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$10.5M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (1,904 total)

Purpose
Grants Portland, OR $10,486,113 EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2017
Grants Portland, OR $9,697,551 EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2016
Grants Portland, OR $3,849,000 EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2017
Grants Portland, OR $3,125,533 EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2016
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation Portland, OR $600,000 PURCHASE A WAREHOUSE IN NORTH PORTLAND TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE COLLABORATIVE WORKING SPACES TO... 2021
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR $400,000 CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY REBUILDING FUND TO SUPPORT OREGONIANS MOST IMPACTED BY THE WILDFIRES 2021
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation Portland, OR $300,000 SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE OREGON WORKER RELIEF FUND, SET UP TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL... 2020
African Youth & Community Organization Portland, OR $300,000 SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO PURCHASE THE DREAM CENTER COMMUNITY HUB SUPPORTING EAST AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND... 2022
Foundations for A. Better Oregon (Chalkboard Project) Portland, OR $252,000 SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS (3 YEARS) 2018
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation Portland, OR $250,000 CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE FRONT LINES OF THE... 2020
Black United Fund of Oregon Inc Portland, OR $229,750 SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES RELATED TO ADVANCING BLACK COMMUNITIES ACROSS OREGON 2022
Foundations for A. Better Oregon Portland, OR $226,800 SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS 2020
Albina Vision Inc Portland, OR $200,000 SUPPORT OPERATIONS TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY LAND PARCEL TO SHARE THE BLACK COMMUNITY'S... 2021
Catholic Charities of Oregon Portland, OR $200,000 SUPPORT CATHOLIC CHARITIES' WORK WITH THE OREGON REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE LEGAL, HOUSING,... 2021
Foundations for A. Better Oregon Portland, OR $200,000 SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF FBO, A PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP WORKING TO ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF OREGON'S... 2021
Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society Siletz, OR $200,000 CONSTRUCT THE GHII DEE-NE DVN (A PLACE FOR THE PEOPLE) CULTURE & HERITAGE CENTER TO SHARE AND PRESERVE THE... 2021
Foundations for A. Better Oregon Portland, OR $200,000 SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF FBO, A PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP WORKING TO ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF OREGON'S... 2022
Foundations for A. Better Oregon Portland, OR $200,000 SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF FBO, A PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIP WORKING TO ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF OREGON'S... 2023
Warm Springs Community Action Team Warm Springs, OR $200,000 RENOVATE THE HISTORIC COMMISSARY BUILDING TO DEVELOP A SELF-DETERMINED RETAIL AND ECONOMIC HUB SUPPORTING ECONOMIC... 2023
Hacienda Community Development Corporation Portland, OR $190,000 SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING TO LAUNCH AN 80/20 LOAN PROGRAM TO ADVANCE FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP IN LATINX AND BIPOC... 2022
Native American Youth and Family Center Portland, OR $180,000 PROVIDE UPGRADES TO NAYAS CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSURING THAT THE CENTER CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A CULTURAL AND... 2021
Causa of Oregon Salem, OR $175,000 CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE IMMIGRANT INCLUSION PLAN & THE OREGON READY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN IMMIGRANT... 2020
Northwest Health Foundation Fund II Portland, OR $175,000 SUPPORT CIVIC HEALTH INITIATIVE TO BUILD CAPACITY IN BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) NONPROFIT... 2020
Causa of Oregon Salem, OR $175,000 SUPPORT FOR THE IMMIGRANT INCLUSION PLAN AND OREGON READY COALITION IN OREGON 2022
Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives Portland, OR $160,000 CONSTRUCT AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL COMPLEX FOR BLACK SENIORS AT RISK OF FACING OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN... 2022

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