B & E Collins Foundation
B & E Collins Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports $230,000 in grants to 10 organizations, supporting activities that included public-policy education, voter registration, youth programs, emergency shelter repairs, and community facilities.
B & E Collins Foundation at a glance
In short: B & E Collins Foundation gave $230K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,000
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,000
- +72.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,826,847
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to B & E Collins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 150412, Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: (720) 257-2896
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B & E Collins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Independence Institute ($40K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (52%), Texas (17%), Massachusetts (17%), Washington, D.C. (9%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How B & E Collins Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $230K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Institute Denver, CO | Restricted grant to support the future leaders program, studio upgrades and tabor educational series | $40,000 |
| True the Vote Houston, TX | Restricted grant to fund I-v3 voter registration and clean rolls project | $40,000 |
| Colorado Learning Ctr for Human Ana Longmont, CO | Restricted grant to fund internship and scholarship programs, histology study and hosa conference | $30,000 |
| Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley Longmont, CO | Restricted grant for outreach office renovation and emergency shelter repairs | $30,000 |
| Artists for Humanity Boston, MA | Restricted grant for boston youth arts enterprise and New York afh nyc pilot | $20,000 |
| Dharma's Garden Boulder, CO | Restricted grant for replacement of well #1, parent-child play space, and community gathering area | $20,000 |
| American Institute for Economic Res Great Barrington, MA | Restricted Grant for Aier Congressional Economic Education Seminar | $20,000 |
| Reason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Restricted Grant for Internship Program | $10,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | Restricted Grant to Fund Sphere Education Initiatives Program | $10,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation Washington, DC | Restricted education for capitol hill on extending 2017 tax cuts & jobs act | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,826,847 | $551,208 | $243,464 | $230,000 | 10 | $230,000 | $351,579 | $212,241 |
| 2024 | $3,519,103 | $491,131 | $212,331 | $200,000 | 15 | $200,000 | $319,127 | $189,989 |
| 2023 | $3,240,303 | $408,100 | $207,863 | $200,000 | 13 | $200,000 | $226,474 | $169,983 |
| 2022 | $3,040,066 | $168,563 | $210,470 | $200,000 | 11 | $200,000 | $74,149 | $168,978 |
| 2021 | $3,081,973 | $394,876 | $189,786 | $180,000 | 11 | $180,000 | $220,074 | $169,545 |
| 2020 | $2,876,883 | $322,318 | $146,571 | $139,750 | 13 | — | $141,515 | $132,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B & E Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Independence Institute describes its mission as educating citizens, legislators, and opinion makers about public policies that enhance personal and economic freedom. True the Vote says it works to help organizations and individuals protect the rights of legitimate voters. Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley describes its work as providing safety, support, and resources to people affected by domestic abuse. Artists for Humanity says it uses mentorship and paid professional experiences to help teens build their futures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $230,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards were $40,000 each to Independence Institute and True the Vote. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Colorado Learning Center for Human Anatomy and $30,000 to Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, and $20,000 each to Artists for Humanity, Dharma’s Garden, and the American Institute for Economic Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert M. Collins as president, Elaine Collins as director, Benjamin Sweeny as secretary, Susan Sweeney as vice chairman, and Timothy Collins as treasurer.
B & E Collins Foundation is led by Robert M. Collins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Collins
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Collins
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Sweeny
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sweeney
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Collins
Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about B & E Collins Foundation
How much does B & E Collins Foundation give each year?
B & E Collins Foundation gave $230K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 15 grants.
What is B & E Collins Foundation's typical grant size?
B & E Collins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does B & E Collins Foundation give grants?
B & E Collins Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (17%) and Massachusetts (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longmont, CO (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does B & E Collins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on B & E Collins Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are B & E Collins Foundation's largest grantees?
B & E Collins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Independence Institute ($40,000), True the Vote ($40,000) and Colorado Learning Ctr for Human Ana ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is B & E Collins Foundation?
B & E Collins Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B & E Collins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Independence Institute describes its mission as educating citizens, legislators, and opinion makers about public policies that enhance personal and economic freedom. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B & E Collins Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B & E Collins Foundation's EIN?
B & E Collins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1455726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does B & E Collins Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). B & E Collins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-and-e-collins-foundation-morg_db74549d54514d3b9bd0431586ec46fc
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