Simon and Eve Colin Foundation

MANHASSET, NY EIN: 11-2676434

Arts and culture Education Higher education Health In-patient medical care

The Simon and Eve Colin Foundation is a private foundation based in Manhasset, New York. Established in 1984, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.3M

+60.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$515K

-55.6% YoY

Grant Count

-32.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-34.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simon and Eve Colin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $440K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Education
Hospitals and health organizations
Human services
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation appears open to new applicants.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds primarily in:

New York
Florida
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

New York $3.5M (70%)

Connecticut $958K (19%)

Florida $261K (5%)

District of Columbia $152K (3%)

Massachusetts $102K (2%)

Maryland $8K (0%)

Virginia $6K (0%)

North Carolina $5K (0%)

+5 more states

States

Arizona Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine North Carolina New Jersey New York South Dakota Virginia

Cities

AlbertsonArmonkBedfordCascoChamberlainChicagoCoral GablesCos CobFairfieldGreenwichHagerstownHappaugeHartsdaleHauppaugeJacksonvilleManhassetMelvilleMerrifieldMineolaMurphy

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of October 2024):

Total assets: $8,289,884
Total revenues: $3,677,630
Total expenses: $571,350
Investment income and dividends: $144,774
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $3,529,634

Historical Assets (October 2023):

Total assets: $5,180,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,289,884	$5,181,353	$5,628,853
Revenue	$3,677,630	$776,695	$568,477
Expenses	$571,350	$1,254,286	$1,160,653
Qualifying Distributions	$531,495	$1,129,383	$1,065,252
Net Investment Income	$3,638,474	$754,187	$411,528
Distributable Amount	$439,810	$476,845	$1,132,435

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

235 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwell Health Foundation ($150,000), St Francis Hospital Foundation ($125,000), Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts ($70,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250
AMERICAN BALLET THEATER NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PHOENIX, AZ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100
ASPCA NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$350
BRUCE AND MARSHA MOSKOWITZ FOUNDATION INC PALM BEACH, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA HAGERSTOWN, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,500
DOROT NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
FEEDING AMERICA CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100
FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$150

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Samuel F. Colin serves as President of the foundation without compensation.

The foundation is supported by Fred Colin.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FRED COLIN	DIRECTOR	1	—
BARBARA F COLIN	DIRECTOR	1	—
EVA USDAN	DIRECTOR	1	—
SAMUEL F COLIN	DIRECTOR	1	—
REBECCA COLIN	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 1520 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030-3006

Telephone: 516-869-6700

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Education Higher education Health In-patient medical care

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Simon and Eve Colin Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Education • Hospitals and health organizations • Human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Simon and Eve Colin Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 58 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical award range: $50,000–$170,000 • Total giving: $514,727 (fiscal year ending October 2024) **Recent Grant Examples:** • Northwell Health Foundation: $150,000 (General Support) • St Francis Hospital Foundation: $125,000 (General Support) • Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts: $70,000 (General Support) The foundation appears open to new applicants.

Where does Simon and Eve Colin Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds primarily in: • New York • Florida • District of Columbia

What size grants does Simon and Eve Colin Foundation award?

In 2024, Simon and Eve Colin Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $515K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Simon and Eve Colin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Simon and Eve Colin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $440K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Simon and Eve Colin Foundation's EIN?

Simon and Eve Colin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2676434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.