Private foundation · EIN 57-6107255 · Simpsonville, South Carolina

Fred Collins Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $335K total, median $20K. 90% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$335K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in SC
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmyGreenville, SCUnrestricted$190K
ArtisphereGreenville, SCUnrestricted$35K
Cancer Survivors' Park AllianceGreenville, SCUnrestricted$25K
Scgsah FoundationGreenville, SCUnrestricted$25K
Mike Gallagher Show Charitable FdNew York, NYFirst responsder bibles project$25K
Ripple of OneSeneca, SCUnrestricted$14K
Mill Village MinistriesGreenville, SCProject launch$13K
Metropolitan Arts CouncilGreenville, SCUnrestricted$5,000
Miracle Hill MinistriesGreenville, SCUnrestricted$2,500
Sc Crime StoppersWalhalla, SCUnrestricted$200

By state: South Carolina 9 · New York 1

About this foundation

Fred Collins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Simpsonville, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Fred Collins Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Fred Collins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $335K across 10 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Fred Collins Foundation give?

South Carolina (9 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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