John T Collins Foundation
John T Collins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Osterville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $339K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $70K.
John T Collins Foundation at a glance
In short: John T Collins Foundation gave $87K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,150
- +29.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,894
- +45.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $339,141
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (61% 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 John T Collins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palm Beach Symphony ($25K). Together the top 8 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John T Collins Foundation gives
- Giving grew 135% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 687% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Symphony West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Rivers School Weston, MA | General Support | $24,000 |
| United Way Suncoast Tampa, FL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| My Sister's Place Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Creative Education West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Washington, DC | General Support | $4,950 |
| SGT Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt Fdn St Petersburg, FL | Support Asist Training | $1,200 |
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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 | $339,141 | $77,609 | $168,356 | $87,150 | 8 | $160,000 | $70,229 | $23,294 |
| 2024 | $429,312 | $34,610 | $151,170 | $67,500 | 9 | $143,314 | $27,131 | $28,403 |
| 2023 | $545,872 | $18,220 | $142,299 | $60,911 | 9 | $134,793 | $7,823 | $31,803 |
| 2022 | $669,951 | $42,943 | $102,717 | $37,050 | 10 | $94,033 | $34,742 | $36,466 |
| 2021 | $729,766 | $70,054 | $130,097 | $58,500 | 9 | $121,069 | $56,207 | $44,636 |
| 2020 | $789,768 | $15,339 | $147,704 | $72,515 | 13 | — | $12,931 | $42,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John T Collins Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian M. Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John T. Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 John T Collins Foundation
How much does John T Collins Foundation give each year?
John T Collins Foundation gave $87K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 9 grants.
What is John T Collins Foundation's typical grant size?
John T Collins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,894, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John T Collins Foundation give grants?
John T Collins Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does John T Collins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of John T Collins Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John T Collins Foundation's largest grantees?
John T Collins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Palm Beach Symphony ($25,000), The Rivers School ($24,000) and United Way Suncoast ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John T Collins Foundation?
John T Collins Foundation reported $339K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John T Collins Foundation's EIN?
John T Collins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3454186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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