B & E Collins Foundation

LAKEWOOD, CO EIN: 84-1455726

B & E Collins Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $319K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.5M

+8.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$200K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

15

+15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-13.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B & E Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About B & E Collins Foundation

Based on IRS filings

B & E Collins Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $319K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

AshevilleAtlantaBostonBoulderDenverGreat BarringtonHoustonLongmontLos AngelesSeattleTampa BayWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$135K$270K$405K$540K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,519,103$3,240,303$3,040,066
Revenue$491,131$408,100$168,563
Expenses$212,331$207,863$210,470
Qualifying Distributions$200,000$200,000$200,000
Net Investment Income$319,127$226,474$74,149
Distributable Amount$189,989$169,983$168,978

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K13 grants202011 grants202111 grants202213 grants202315 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

TRUE THE VOTE$30KINDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE$20KSAFE SHELTER OF ST VRAIN…$20KMILA'S MIRACLE FOUNDATION$20KREASON FOUNDATION$10KARTISTS FOR HUMANITY$10KCATO INSTITUTE$10KCOLORADO LEARNING CTR FO…$10KDHARMA'S GARDEN$10KFREEDOMWORKS FOUNDATION …$10K

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

63<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include True the Vote ($30,000), Independence Institute ($20,000), Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE DENVER, CORESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM AND BUILDIING UPGRADES$20,000
REASON FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CARESTRICTED GRANT FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM$10,000
TRUE THE VOTE HOUSTON, TXRESTRICTED GRANT TO FUND I-V3 VOTER REGISTRATION, CLEAN ROLLS PROJECT AND VOTE ALERT-ELECTION FRAUD REPORTING APP$30,000
ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY BOSTON, MARESTRICTED GRANT FOR BOSTON YOUTH ARTS ENTERPRISE AND NEW YORK AFH NYC PILOT$10,000
CATO INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DCRESTRICTED GRANT TO FUND SPHERE EDUCATION INITIATIVES PROGRAM$10,000
COLORADO LEARNING CTR FOR HUMAN ANA LONGMONT, CORESTRICTED GRANT TO FUND INTERNSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS$10,000
SAFE SHELTER OF ST VRAIN VALLEY LONGMONT, CORESTRICTED GRANT FOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PROGRAM AND OUTREACH OFFICE RENOVATION$20,000
MILA'S MIRACLE FOUNDATION BOULDER, CORESTRICTED GRANT TO FUND "FROM MILA TO MILLIONS" A SHORT DOCUMENTARY$20,000
DHARMA'S GARDEN BOULDER, CORESTRICTED GRANT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF SHEEP BARN$10,000
FREEDOMWORKS FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DCRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT FREEDOM TEAMS THROUGH GREATER ENGAGEMENT PROJECT$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ROBERT M COLLINSPresident1
ELAINE COLLINSDirector1
BENJAMIN SWEENYSecretary1
SUSAN SWEENEYVice Chairman1
TIMOTHY COLLINSTreasurer1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is B & E Collins Foundation?

B & E Collins Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is B & E Collins Foundation?

As of 2024, B & E Collins Foundation holds $3.5M in total assets with $491K in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $200K in 2024.

Where does B & E Collins Foundation operate?

B & E Collins Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Texas, Washington.

What size grants does B & E Collins Foundation award?

In 2024, B & E Collins Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is B & E Collins Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, B & E Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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