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) additional information and guidelines are available at "www.collinsfoundation.org" Contact: Carol Cheney, 1618 Sw FIRST Ave Ste 505, Portland, Or, 5032277171, INFORMATION@COLLINSFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: Applications are reviewed three times per year in february, june, and october Restrictions: Religious, charitable, and educational purposes in the state of oregon
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
Top 60 of 209 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health Foundation Fund IIPortland, OR | Support operations and programs to build capacity in black, indigenous, people of color (bipoc) nonprofit organizations to grow civic engag… | $360K |
| Albina Vision Trust IncPortland, OR | Support operations and headquarters renovations to foster community-building and provide vital gathering spaces for the black community in… | $250K |
| Network for Oregon Affordable Housing Suite 245Portland, OR | Support operations and programs ensuring access to housing for eligible residents of columbia, clatsop, and tillamook counties | $250K |
| Self Enhancement IncPortland, OR | Support operations and programs for black youth and families in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties | $250K |
| Latino NetworkPortland, OR | Support operations to plan and implement a statewide strategy and colectivo infrastructure centering latinx/a/e/o, indigena, afro-latinx/a/… | $203K |
| Apano Communities United FundPortland, OR | Support general operations and organizational leadership transition for multi-ethnic asian and pacific islander statewide | $200K |
| Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship ProgramPortland, OR | Support operations and pre-apprenticeship construction programs to improve access to building trades careers for communities of color, form… | $200K |
| Foundations for a Better OregonPortland, OR | Support operations and programs advocating for equitable education policies in oregon | $200K |
| Micro Enterprise Services of OregonPortland, OR | Support operations and programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in communities of color and distressed areas throughou… | $200K |
| Regional Arts & Culture CouncilPortland, OR | Support operations and programs to support artists and arts organizations in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties | $200K |
| Northwest Health Foundation Fund IIPortland, OR | Support operations and program capacity for disabled bipoc leaders, groups, and organizations in oregon | $180K |
| Oregon Community FoundationPortland, OR | Support the black student success initiative strengthening capacity of nonprofits working to improve outcomes for black students statewide | $150K |
| Heart of Oregon Corps IncBend, OR | Support operation and the development of a centralized campus to expand employment, job training, and education services for opportunity yo… | $150K |
| Open School IncPortland, OR | Support operations and educational programs for bipoc and low-income students underserved and underestimated by public school systems in mu… | $150K |
| Oregon RecoversPortland, OR | Support general operations and organizational stability to advance programs and support for people living with and recovering from addictio… | $150K |
| Talent Maker CityTalent, OR | Support operations and steam programs for youth and community members from marginalized communities in jackson and josephine counties | $150K |
| African Family Holistic Health OrganizationPortland, OR | Support operations and programs for african immigrant and refugee families in multnomah and washington counties | $130K |
| Equitable Giving CirclePortland, OR | Support operations and services related to advancing black communities across multnomah and washington counties | $125K |
| Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center IncPortland, OR | Support operations and programs in workforce development and education for black youth and young adults in clackamas, multnomah, and washin… | $125K |
| Reach Community Development IncPortland, OR | Support operations and homeownership programs for bipoc families in multnomah county | $125K |
| Harbor Inc theAstoria, OR | Support organizational capacity and staff wellbeing to expand trauma-informed and culturally competent support services for survivors of do… | $115K |
| Blanchet House of HospitalityPortland, OR | Support operations and programs for individuals navigating addiction, mental health, housing, or other challenges across multnomah county a… | $100K |
| Centro Cultural de Condado de WashingtonCornelius, OR | Support operations and programs providing services to the latino community, migrant farmworkers experiencing low incomes, and immigrant ref… | $100K |
| Columbia RiverkeeperHood River, OR | Support programs that protect and restore the columbia river for tribal nations and communities in hood river county, grand ronde community… | $100K |
| Council on Aging of Central OregonBend, OR | Support operations and programs supporting the elderly communities in crook, deschutes, jefferson, and klamath counties | $100K |
| Kids Unlimited of OregonMedford, OR | Support operations and programs for latinx families experiencing high poverty across jackson county | $100K |
| Oregon Native American ChamberPortland, OR | Support culturally specific economic development programs and activities supporting bipoc entrepreneurs and small businesses in oregon | $100K |
| Prismid IncGreenville, SC | Support operations and programs for black, indigenous people of color artists to rest, heal, restore, and create in multnomah county | $100K |
| Regional Accelerator & Innovation NetworkEugene, OR | Support operations and programs providing equitable access to training, resources, and capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs and small… | $100K |
| Seeding JusticePortland, OR | Support operations and coordination for a statewide funders collaborative | $100K |
| EcotrustPortland, OR | Support partnerships and programs to foster economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being for communities statewide | $81K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan AreaPortland, OR | Support programming and operations for bipoc youth in clackamas, multnomah, and washington counties | $80K |
| Habitat for Humanity of OregonPortland, OR | Support operations and housing programs to provide affordable homeownership and home repairs for low-income first-time home-buyers across o… | $80K |
| Oregon Center for Public PolicyPortland, OR | Support policy, research, and advocacy for an equitable economic system for economically vulnerable families, including low-income and bipo… | $80K |
| Samoa Pacific Development CorporationPortland, OR | Expand culturally responsive programming for pacific islander communities statewide | $76K |
| Center for Diversity & the EnvironmentPortland, OR | Support operations and programs to improve access to environmental professional development resources for communities of color statewide | $75K |
| College PossiblePortland, OR | Support general operations to serve youth from low-income families, and culturally specific and immigrant communities living in columbia, m… | $75K |
| Crag Law CenterPortland, OR | Support operations and organization-wide efforts to implement an intersectional approach to environmental protection across oregon | $75K |
| Fishtrap IncEnterprise, OR | Support operations and literary art programs for writers and artists in wallowa county | $75K |
| Portland State University FoundationPortland, OR | Support operations and programs for underrepresented middle school students in stem through education and mentorship statewide | $75K |
| Reap IncPortland, OR | Support operations and programs to improve educational outcomes for bipoc and marginalized students in clackamas, columbia, multnomah, and… | $75K |
| Together We Are Greater ThanPortland, OR | Support operations assisting bipoc students pre-k through college and their families to overcome barriers and thrive in school, college, an… | $75K |
| Northwest Employment Education and Defense Fund (need Fund)Portland, OR | Support operations and programs providing advocacy and legal supports for vulnerable worker communities across oregon | $70K |
| Rural Development Initiatives IncCoburg, OR | Support operations and programs for rural communities across oregon | $70K |
| Free GeekPortland, OR | Increase staff and capacity to support a digital inclusion program for bipoc youth and adults living in low-income households in multnomah… | $65K |
| Lines for LifePortland, OR | Support operations and programs for native youth across crook, deschutes, and jefferson counties and the warm springs reservation | $65K |
| Catholic Charities of OregonPortland, OR | Oirfc grant to support programs addressing crucial needs within refugee and immigrant communities in oregon | $63K |
| Project LedoPortland, OR | Support operations and stem-focused programs to support k-8 students of color and students from low-income households in clackamas, multnom… | $60K |
| Utopia PdxPortland, OR | Support operations and programs to support queer and trans pacific islanders in the portland metro area | $60K |
| TananwitWarm Springs, OR | Support operations and programs for native artists across oregon | $57K |
| Elevate OregonPortland, OR | Support operations and programs to empower bipoc students in grades 3-12 toward success and leadership in multnomah county | $55K |
| Outside the FramePortland, OR | Support operations and programs to provide creative empowerment and professional development for houseless youth in clackamas and multnomah… | $55K |
| Pueblo Unido PdxPortland, OR | Support operations and programs for communities with vulnerable immigration status in oregon | $55K |
| Oregon Latino Health CoalitionPortland, OR | Oirfc grant support access to healthcare benefits for people of any age or immigration status in oregon | $54K |
| Willamette Valley Law ProjectWoodburn, OR | Support operations and programs for immigrant and farmworker communities in marion, polk, and yamhill counties | $51K |
| Holla SchoolPortland, OR | Bem general operations grant to support anti-racist and culturally responsive instructional framework to k-4 students in multnomah county | $51K |
| Oregon Rural Action IncLA Grande, OR | Oirfc grant to support operations and programs for improved health, farmworker rights, access to safe water, and improved climate in oregon | $51K |
| 1000 Friends of OregonPortland, OR | Support operations to ensure responsible land use, affordable housing, and livability for urban and rural communities across oregon | $50K |
| Art in OregonOregon City, OR | Bem general operations grant to support and foster culturally rich regional communities through partnerships, advocacy, and investments for… | $50K |
| Black United Fund of Oregon IncPortland, OR | Support operations and programming for the nonprofit leadership program, benefitting emerging nonprofits and leaders in oregon | $50K |
By state: Oregon 200 · South Carolina 1 · California 2 · Washington 3 · Montana 1 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Collins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, tax-exempt since 1950. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Collins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. 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)… Deadlines: Applications are reviewed three times per year in february, june, and october.
How much does Collins Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 209 grants, a median of $40K.
Where does Collins Foundation give?
Oregon (200 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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