Collins Ernest H - UA
Collins Ernest H - UA is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $652K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $13K.
Collins Ernest H - UA at a glance
In short: Collins Ernest H - UA gave $37K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,924
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,275
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,212
- Total assets
- $652,468
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Collins Ernest H - UA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meadville Medical Center ($16K). Together the top 7 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Collins Ernest H - UA gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $41K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meadville Medical Center Meadville, PA | General Operating | $16,025 |
| Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Comm Meadville, PA | General Operating | $8,012 |
| Methodist Church of Linesville Linesville, PA | General Operating | $4,800 |
| Methodist Church of Espyville Espyville, PA | General Operating | $3,212 |
| Espyville Cemetery Association Espyville, PA | General Operating | $1,625 |
| Methodist Church of Westford Westford, PA | General Operating | $1,625 |
| Meth Church of Harmonsburg Harmonsburg, PA | General Operating | $1,625 |
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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 | $652,468 | $21,305 | $50,187 | $36,924 | 7 | $42,060 | $12,851 | $37,076 |
| 2024 | $681,320 | $22,667 | $47,030 | $34,820 | 7 | $39,666 | $12,955 | $35,064 |
| 2023 | $705,736 | $-26,257 | $49,481 | $34,053 | 7 | $38,762 | $8,846 | $34,007 |
| 2022 | $781,678 | $157,535 | $56,075 | $41,052 | 7 | $46,669 | $148,629 | $37,966 |
| 2021 | $680,291 | $50,054 | $49,288 | $35,758 | 7 | — | $41,412 | $38,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Collins Ernest H - UA reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Collins Ernest H - UA's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $13K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Collins Ernest H - UA
How much does Collins Ernest H - UA give each year?
Collins Ernest H - UA gave $37K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 7 grants.
What is Collins Ernest H - UA's typical grant size?
Collins Ernest H - UA's median grant in 2025 was $3,212, and its average grant was $5,275, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Collins Ernest H - UA give grants?
Collins Ernest H - UA gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Meadville, PA (2 grants) and Espyville, PA (2 grants).
Does Collins Ernest H - UA give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Collins Ernest H - UA's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Collins Ernest H - UA's largest grantees?
Collins Ernest H - UA's largest 2025 grantees include Meadville Medical Center ($16,025), Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Comm ($8,012) and Methodist Church of Linesville ($4,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Collins Ernest H - UA?
Collins Ernest H - UA reported $652K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Collins Ernest H - UA's EIN?
Collins Ernest H - UA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6033993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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