Collins Charitable Foundation
Collins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Delaware.
Collins Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Collins Charitable Foundation gave $292K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Delaware. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $292,000
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,429
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $5,394,010
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (83% 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 Collins Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27 White Oak Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Phone: (410) 206-7682
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Collins Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beebe Medical Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 126 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware, 9% to Maryland, 5% to Pennsylvania, and 3% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Collins Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $256K (2020) to $292K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Foundation Lewes, DE | Donation | $25,000 |
| Clear Space Theatre Rehoboth Beach, DE | Donation | $25,000 |
| Community Resource Center Rehoboth Beach, DE | Donation | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware Newark, DE | Donation | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Lewes, DE | Donation | $25,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Donation | $20,000 |
| Childrens Beach House Wilmington, DE | Donation | $15,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Donation | $10,000 |
| Pathways to Success Georgetown, DE | Donation | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Maryland Arbutus, MD | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,394,010 | $645,092 | $346,763 | $292,000 | 28 | $294,272 | $204,921 | $300,106 |
| 2023 | $5,097,698 | $501,427 | $311,986 | $267,000 | 26 | $268,720 | $360,949 | $266,085 |
| 2022 | $4,907,362 | $354,436 | $328,170 | $287,000 | 26 | $289,580 | $213,024 | $274,791 |
| 2021 | $4,631,210 | $269,489 | $326,391 | $292,000 | 24 | $292,228 | $137,271 | $303,947 |
| 2020 | $4,921,283 | $197,435 | $279,262 | $255,950 | 22 | — | $97,435 | $249,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Collins Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $300K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as food access, health care, community crisis support, youth development, arts access, and inclusive sports. These are examples from its grants, not stated foundation priorities.
The Food Bank of Delaware describes its mission as providing food to nourish Delawareans while collaborating on long-term solutions to hunger and poverty. Community Resource Center says it helps meet the needs of Sussex County residents facing crisis or trauma. Beebe Medical Foundation says it secures philanthropic support for building programs and services provided by Beebe an individual recipient describes its work as helping children, youth, families, and communities identify and use their strengths, talents, and resources. Pathways to Success says it provides customized programs for academic, personal, and career development. Special Olympics Maryland describes its work as providing sport, health promotion, and leadership experiences for people with intellectual disabilities and building inclusive communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $292,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500. Notable grants included $25,000 each to Beebe Medical Foundation, Clear Space Theatre, Community Resource Center, Food Bank of Delaware, and Meals on Wheels; $20,000 to the University of Delaware; and $15,000 to an individual recipient Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Pathways to Success, Special Olympics Maryland, Camden Coalition of Healthcare, and Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John R Collins as president and Margaret P Collins as vice president.
Collins Charitable Foundation is led by John R. Collins, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R. Collins
President
Chairman → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret P. Collins
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Collins Charitable Foundation
How much does Collins Charitable Foundation give each year?
Collins Charitable Foundation gave $292K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $267K across 26 grants.
What is Collins Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Collins Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,429, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Collins Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Collins Charitable Foundation give grants?
Collins Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (9%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rehoboth Beach, DE (9 grants), Lewes, DE (3 grants), Newark, DE (2 grants) and Georgetown, DE (2 grants).
Does Collins Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Collins Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (28 grants).
Who are Collins Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Collins Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Beebe Medical Foundation ($25,000), Clear Space Theatre ($25,000) and Community Resource Center ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Collins Charitable Foundation?
Collins Charitable Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $294K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Collins Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food access, health care, community crisis support, youth development, arts access, and inclusive sports. These are examples from its grants, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Collins Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Collins Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Collins Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3936382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Collins Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Collins Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/collins-charitable-foundation-morg_683ea1facaa341ce937f3fa68af28c9e
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