The Andi Collins Foundation
The Andi Collins Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. It supports charitable organizations; its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in California and Indiana.
The Andi Collins Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andi Collins Foundation gave $128K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $128,273
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,867
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $610,144
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% 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 The Andi Collins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 390 Pinecrest Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 280-6646
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andi Collins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children ($42K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Andi Collins Foundation gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 185% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 252% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $128K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $41,524 |
| St Margarets Episcopal School San Juan Capistrano, CA | Charitable | $28,379 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Irvine, CA | Charitable | $12,765 |
| The Colleagues Organization Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| With My Own Two Hands Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | Charitable | $9,650 |
| Marine Raider Foundation Fishers, IN | Charitable | $7,595 |
| Miracles for Kids Irvine, CA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation Irvine, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Give Butter - House of Victory Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,860 |
| A Quarter Blue Orange, CA | Charitable | $1,240 |
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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 | $610,144 | $36,626 | $151,557 | $128,273 | 13 | $128,273 | $21,126 | $50,904 |
| 2023 | $717,684 | $-1,412 | $93,874 | $80,290 | 6 | $80,290 | $6,690 | $44,618 |
| 2022 | $810,576 | $-14,613 | $87,656 | $70,000 | 3 | $70,000 | — | $46,699 |
| 2021 | $912,713 | $73,391 | $61,456 | $45,000 | 4 | $45,000 | $56,935 | $56,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andi Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions involve food access, water and agriculture systems in East Africa, assistance to military personnel and their families, support for families with critically ill children, community philanthropy, and services for crime survivors. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $128,273 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $41,524, with a median grant of $7,000.
Among the largest grants were $41,524 to Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in Santa Ana, California; $28,379 to St Margarets Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California; $12,765 to Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine, California; and $10,000 to The Colleagues Organization in Santa Monica, California. Other grants included $9,650 to With My Own Two Hands Foundation, $7,595 to Marine Raider Foundation, and $7,000 to Miracles for Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia L Collins as president, Lauren Sumner as vice-president, and William S Collins as treasurer/CFO.
The Andi Collins Foundation is led by Patricia L. Collins, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia L. Collins
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lauren Sumner
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William S. Collins
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Andi Collins Foundation
How much does The Andi Collins Foundation give each year?
The Andi Collins Foundation gave $128K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 6 grants.
What is The Andi Collins Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andi Collins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,867, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Andi Collins Foundation give grants?
The Andi Collins Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (3 grants) and Costa Mesa, CA (2 grants).
Does The Andi Collins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Andi Collins Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are The Andi Collins Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andi Collins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children ($41,524), St Margarets Episcopal School ($28,379) and Second Harvest Food Bank ($12,765), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Andi Collins Foundation?
The Andi Collins Foundation reported $610K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Andi Collins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andi Collins Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Andi Collins Foundation's EIN?
The Andi Collins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0071215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Andi Collins Foundation 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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