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N/A Contact: John Or Nancy Colina, Po Box 667, Grosse Ile, Mi, 7345166685 Deadlines: N/A 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…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Public TelevisionWixom, MI | Educate as to Importance of Water | $25K |
| Ecology CenterAnn Arbor, MI | Healthy Environment | $12K |
| Book TrustDenver, CO | Free Books for Schools (Pre-K, Elementary) | $10K |
| Fish & LoavesTaylor, MI | Choice Pantry | $10K |
| Girl Scouts of Se MichiganDetroit, MI | Steam | $10K |
| National Kidney Foundation of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | Nutrition | $10K |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MtnsDenver, CO | Health Education | $10K |
| Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MI | Help At-Risk Young Women | $10K |
| Ripple Effects Community Inclusion CenterPortage, MI | Autistic/Disability Education | $7,000 |
| Community Grown GardensGrosse Ile, MI | Nutrition, Science, STEM | $6,385 |
| Community Foundation of Northern ColoradoFort Collins, CO | Teaching Philanthropy, Community Benefit | $6,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education FoundationKey Largo, FL | Protect Coral Reef | $6,000 |
| Wayne Metro CaaWyandotte, MI | Financial Education | $6,000 |
| EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA | Environmental Health | $5,000 |
| KidspakLoveland, CO | Feeding Kids | $5,000 |
| STEM GreenhouseGrand Rapids, MI | After School Program | $5,000 |
| Time to ShareGrosse Ile, MI | Furnishings for Low Income | $5,000 |
| Treetops CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI | Help Refugee Women | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | Promote Protection of Natural Resources | $4,500 |
| Friends of Detroit RiverTaylor, MI | Educate as to Importance of Water | $4,000 |
| The Henry FordDearborn, MI | History Education | $2,500 |
| Sustainable Living AssociationFort Collins, CO | Hiring Coordinator for Youth Event | $2,400 |
| Generous HandsVicksburg, MI | Food Insecurity | $2,000 |
| MicanLansing, MI | Healthy Environment | $2,000 |
| Project Self-SufficiencyLoveland, CO | Food Insecurity | $2,000 |
| Council of Michigan FoundationsDetroit, MI | Professional Networking | $1,500 |
| American Stroke AssociationSouthfield, MI | Stroke Prevention Research | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Free Speech for PeopleAustin, TX | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| St Philip Lutheran ChurchTrenton, MI | Speaker Series | $1,000 |
| Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC | Professional Networking | $830 |
| Friends of Shelter DogsAthens, OH | Protect Shelter Dogs | $500 |
| Lincoln Park Farmers MarketLincoln Park, MI | Better Nutrition | $500 |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | Awareness of PFAS in Water System | $500 |
By state: Michigan 21 · Colorado 6 · Florida 1 · New York 2 · California 1 · Texas 1
About this foundation
Colina Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mattawan, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Colina Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Colina Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $181K across 34 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Colina Foundation give?
Michigan (21 grants), Colorado (6 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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