Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $119,490, and states that awards generally benefit the Southwest Florida area.
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc gave $119K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,490
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,690
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,047,635
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Barron Collier III as the contact and asks applicants to provide the organization’s name, type of service or activity, and amount of money needed and its use. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications should be submitted before November 1; it does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications should be submitted before November 1; it does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Barron Collier Iii
Mailing address: 2600 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (239) 262-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NCH Healthcare System ($12K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards generally benefit Southwest Florida. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $119K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NCH Healthcare System Naples, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $12,000 |
| Audubon of the Western Everglades Naples, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| David Lawrence Foundation Naples, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Everglades Society for Historic Preservation Inc Everglades City, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Fort Myers, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Assoc Inc (RCMA) Immokalee, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $7,500 |
| Florida State University Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $5,000 |
| Youth Haven Naples, FL | To further exempt organization's charitable mission. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,047,635 | $128,813 | $134,134 | $119,490 | 21 | $119,490 | $50,958 | $100,328 |
| 2023 | $1,054,755 | $69,189 | $116,009 | $102,217 | 18 | $102,217 | $55,397 | $71,241 |
| 2022 | $1,102,225 | $6,535 | $109,403 | $95,350 | 15 | $95,350 | $14,669 | $78,061 |
| 2021 | $1,209,746 | $54,695 | $107,943 | $91,771 | 16 | $91,771 | $38,523 | $86,153 |
| 2020 | $1,272,086 | $-5,494 | $89,340 | $75,333 | 18 | — | $16,768 | $77,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, NCH Healthcare System describes its mission as helping people live longer, happier, and healthier lives; The Everglades Foundation says it works to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. St. Matthew’s House describes work addressing hunger, homelessness, and addiction in Southwest Florida, while Youth Haven says it provides home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teens in the region.
Other 2024 grantees include Valerie’s House, which says it helps children and families cope with the loss of a loved one; Neighborhood Health Clinic, which says it provides medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured Collier County residents; Friends of Foster Children Forever, which provides educational and enrichment opportunities for foster children; and Grace Place for Children and Families, which describes its work as educating children and families and providing pathways out of poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $119,490. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $12,000, with a median grant of $4,500.
The largest 2024 award was $12,000 to NCH Healthcare System. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Audubon of the Western Everglades, David Lawrence Foundation, Everglades Society for Historic Preservation, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, Redlands Christian Migrant Association, and The Everglades Foundation; $7,500 to St. Matthew’s House; and $5,000 each to Florida State University Foundation and Youth Haven.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barron G Collier III as president and director; R Blake Gable and Brian D Stockman as vice presidents and directors; Jeffrey S Sonalia as secretary/treasurer; and Katelyn Collier as vice president.
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc is led by Barron G Collier III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barron G Collier III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R Blake Gable
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian D Stockman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S Sonalia
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Katelyn Collier
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew R Meulenberg (2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Bradley A Boaz (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc
How much does Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc gave $119K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $102K across 18 grants.
What is Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,690, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc give grants?
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (14 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (3 grants).
Who are Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include NCH Healthcare System ($12,000), Audubon of the Western Everglades ($10,000) and David Lawrence Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc?
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Barron Collier III as the contact and asks applicants to provide the organization’s name, type of service or activity, and amount of money needed and its use. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Barron Collier Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2140320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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