Collins Foundation
The Collins Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon, established in 1947. Operating as a family foundation, it focuses on grantmaking and collaboration with nonprofit organizations across Oregon communities. The foundation employs 4 people and is actively engaged in reimagining its approach to philanthropy with an emphasis on honest and respectful relationships with the communities it serves.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$98K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-3.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Collins Foundation has been serving Oregon communities since 1947. As a family foundation, it works to keep pace with a rapidly changing Oregon to serve the state's communities effectively. The foundation's mission reflects an evolving awareness around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to realize a just and equitable Oregon for all.
Grantmaking
The foundation has introduced the Partnership Alignment Screener (PAS) as the first step in its grant-seeking process. The PAS is a set of six multiple-choice questions designed to assess value alignment early, allowing nonprofit organizations to identify if their priorities align with the foundation's. The screener opens in the spring and fall.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary focus is Oregon communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Financial data for The Collins Foundation (Portland, Oregon) is not available in the provided sources.
Note: The sources provided include references to multiple organizations with "Collins" in their name, including a Collins Foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri (EIN 74-2254030) with different characteristics and focus areas. This dossier addresses The Collins Foundation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, as that is the primary foundation matching the name and description in the most comprehensive sources.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,454,174 | $1,355,431 | $1,273,708 |
| Revenue | $233,455 | $208,446 | $80,234 |
| Expenses | $134,711 | $126,529 | $116,209 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $105,820 | $103,792 | $92,852 |
| Net Investment Income | $208,904 | $185,623 | $58,823 |
| Distributable Amount | $89,454 | $85,286 | $83,400 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Collins Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Supplies for Success ($7,500), Boulder Community Housing Corporation in ($7,500), Homeahead ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD STEPS FOUNDATION BOULDER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| A PRECIOUS CHILD INC WESTMINSTER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| HARVEST OF HOPE PANTRY BOULDER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| COLORADO PET PANTRY BOULDER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| SUPPLIES FOR SUCCESS MATTAWAN, MI | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| THERE WITH CARE BOULDER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE INC LOUISVILLE, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,500 |
| BOULDER COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION IN BOULDER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| BOULDER FOOD RESCUE DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| FRONT RANGE FREEDOM RESCUE INC BOULDER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation employs 4 staff members across finance and other departments, with a mix of specialist and manager-level positions.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $24,916 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Collins Foundation fund?
The Collins Foundation has been serving Oregon communities since 1947. As a family foundation, it works to keep pace with a rapidly changing Oregon to serve the state's communities effectively. The foundation's mission reflects an evolving awareness around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to realize a just and equitable Oregon for all.
How do I apply for a grant from Collins Foundation?
The foundation has introduced the Partnership Alignment Screener (PAS) as the first step in its grant-seeking process. The PAS is a set of six multiple-choice questions designed to assess value alignment early, allowing nonprofit organizations to identify if their priorities align with the foundation's. The screener opens in the spring and fall. Over 600 organizations have completed the PAS since the foundation launched its new grantmaking process. The foundation reports that organizations have…
Where does Collins Foundation make grants?
The foundation's primary focus is Oregon communities.
What size grants does Collins Foundation award?
In 2025, Collins Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $98K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Collins Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Collins Foundation's EIN?
Collins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2254030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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