Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society
The Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to individual recipients in Washington.
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society at a glance
In short: Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society gave $36K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,500
- +77.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,958
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,177,417
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64597, Tacoma, WA 98464
Phone: (253) 370-9694
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Linda Nguyen ($5K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($22,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 210% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $44K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Nguyen Tacoma, WA | Scholarshipscholarship | $5,000 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $22,000 |
| Brooklyn R Tacoma, WA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Gabe Knox Tacoma, WA | Scholarshipscholarship | $2,500 |
| Adrienne S Tacoma, WA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,177,417 | $76,875 | $146,668 | $35,500 | 12 | $132,738 | $66,246 | $63,356 |
| 2023 | $1,247,210 | $41,645 | $115,718 | $20,000 | 6 | $101,159 | $30,286 | $61,447 |
| 2022 | $1,321,283 | $30,401 | $134,565 | $40,500 | 11 | $118,662 | $17,398 | $69,251 |
| 2021 | $1,425,447 | $50,142 | $131,769 | $43,500 | 16 | $99,080 | $27,253 | $2,804 |
| 2020 | $1,507,074 | $532,053 | $84,491 | $20,500 | 10 | — | $513,087 | $62,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $35,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. The listed grants were for scholarships and went to individual recipients. The largest reported awards were $5,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James F Carroll as chair of the board; Chiara Montante as president; Thomas Matson as treasurer; and Dan Small, April Arnold, Barbara Peterson, Ivonna Anderson, Drea Baines, Dr Tim Sobie, and Judy Colarusso as directors.
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society is led by Chiara Montante, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chiara Montante
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James F. Carroll
Chair of the Board
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
April Arnold
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Becky Sproat
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Small
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Drea Baines
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ivonna Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Colarusso
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Burton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Pimpleton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Transue
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Sobie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Davina Schwab
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Adrian Brown
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Matson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gael Tower (2020–2021) — Director
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 Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society
How much does Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society give each year?
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society gave $36K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 6 grants.
What is Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society's typical grant size?
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,958, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society give grants?
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (4 grants).
Does Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society's largest grantees?
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society's largest 2024 grantees include Linda Nguyen ($5,000), Brooklyn R ($5,000) and Gabe Knox ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($22,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society?
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society?
The foundation states that it 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 Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society's EIN?
Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1330526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard B Collier Pleneurethics Society 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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