Private foundation · EIN 84-3936382 · Rehoboth Bch, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Collins Charitable 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: 28 grants paid, $292K total, median $7,500. 75% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$292K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in DE
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beebe Medical FoundationLewes, DEDonation$25K
Clear Space TheatreRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$25K
Community Resource CenterRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$25K
Food Bank of DelawareNewark, DEDonation$25K
Meals on WheelsLewes, DEDonation$25K
University of DelawareNewark, DEDonation$20K
Childrens Beach HouseWilmington, DEDonation$15K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDDonation$10K
Pathways to SuccessGeorgetown, DEDonation$10K
Special Olympics MarylandArbutus, MDDonation$10K
Camden Coalition of HealthcareCamden, NJDonation$10K
Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls ClubRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$10K
FIRST Tee - DelawareRockland, DEDonation$10K
Joshua M Freeman FoundationSelbyville, DEDonation$10K
Delaware Center for the Inland BaysRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$5,000
Friends of Rehoboth Beach Public LiRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$5,000
Lighthouse for Broken WingsRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$5,000
Rehoboth Beach Historical SocietyRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$5,000
Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire DeptRehoboth, DEDonation$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseBaltimore, MDDonation$5,000
Sussex County Habitat for HumanityGeorgetown, DEDonation$5,000
Lancaster County Food HubLancaster, PADonation$5,000
Arch Street CenterLancaster, PADonation$5,000
Merr InstituteLewes, DEDonation$5,000
Friends of Middletown Free LibraryMedia, PADonation$5,000
Village Improvement AssociationRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$4,000
Southern de Therapeutic RidingMilton, DEDonation$2,000
Rehoboth Beach Main StreetRehoboth Beach, DEDonation$1,000

By state: Delaware 21 · Maryland 3 · Pennsylvania 3 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Collins Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rehoboth Bch, Delaware, administered in care of John R Collins, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Collins Charitable 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 Collins Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $292K across 28 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Collins Charitable Foundation give?

Delaware (21 grants), Maryland (3 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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