Collins Lake Autism Center
The foundation's mission is to provide an environment that is an ideal setting for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The facilities will provide four key functions: an educational facility that provides life-long training for adults with the need for continuing education; a wonderfull place to live full-time; a place for the residents to perform fullfilling, meaningfull work and a place where the residents can access the many leisure activities the area has to offer.
Collins Lake Autism Center at a glance
In short: Collins Lake Autism Center gave $81K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $81K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $81,060
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $81,060
- Median grant
- $81,060
- Total assets
- $3,276,423
- +49.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Collins Lake Autism Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Collins Lake Outdoor Schools ($81K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collins Lake Outdoor Schools Cleveland, NM | Start a School | $81,060 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,276,423 | $2,246,671 | $1,312,329 | $81,060 | 1 | $25,294 |
| 2025 | $2,198,445 | $1,192,792 | $925,609 | — | — | $27,259 |
| 2024 | $2,031,577 | $1,046,291 | $703,455 | — | — | $13,111 |
| 2023 | $1,669,178 | $523,949 | $547,520 | — | — | $2,586 |
| 2022 | $1,714,268 | $738,354 | $662,981 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,491,444 | $906,066 | $759,100 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,442,573 | $821,192 | $749,957 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,353,233 | $809,095 | $744,513 | — | — | — |
About Collins Lake Autism Center
Based on IRS filings
Collins Lake Autism Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cleveland, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $81K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Collins Lake Autism Center is led by Stephen Smaby, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stephen Smaby
President
Treasurer & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Cressman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cherry Masters
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shantini Ramakrishnan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Montoya
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Vallejos
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Gunter
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcella Martinez
Treasurer & Executive
Interim Executive → Treasurer & Executive, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $95K (2026)
Katherine Gray
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $7K (2026)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Veronica Serna (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Marvin McAuley (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Monica Aragon (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Brianne Conner (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ella Arellano (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Glen Carlberg (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Julian Barela (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Weiss (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Wright (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Smaby (2019–2021) — Founder, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Bert Dennis (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Karcz (2020) — Director
- Former: Gerald Garcia (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $95K, to Marcella Martinez (Treasurer/Ex). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Collins Lake Autism Center
How much does Collins Lake Autism Center give each year?
Collins Lake Autism Center gave $81K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Collins Lake Autism Center?
Collins Lake Autism Center reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Collins Lake Autism Center?
Collins Lake Autism Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Cleveland, NM. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Collins Lake Autism Center operate?
Collins Lake Autism Center has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Collins Lake Autism Center's EIN?
Collins Lake Autism Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2989742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
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