Private foundation · EIN 75-6011615 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Calvert K Collins Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $379K total, median $10K. 83% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$379K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Today FoundationDallas, TXGeneral Support$141K
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXGeneral Support$137K
Good Shepherds SchoolDallas, TXGeneral Support$25K
Dallas Symphony OrchestraDallas, TXGeneral Support$15K
Dallas Summer MusicalsDallas, TXGeneral Support$12K
Woodall Rodgers FoundationDallas, TXGeneral Support$10K
Tackle TomorrowDallas, TXGeneral Support$10K
Unleash ProsperityWashington, DCGeneral Support$10K
National Press ClubWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Preservation TexasSan Marcos, TXGeneral Support$5,000
Dallas Museum of ArtDallas, TXGeneral Support$3,000
St Marks School of TexasDallas, TXGeneral Support$1,000

By state: Texas 10 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Calvert K Collins Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Richard H Collins, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 Calvert K Collins Family 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 Calvert K Collins Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $379K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Calvert K Collins Family Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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