The Colleagues Inc
To raise funds to support underserved women, children, and families in our community.
The Colleagues Inc at a glance
In short: The Colleagues Inc gave $412K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $412,000
- -13.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $68,667
- -13.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $856,762
- +58.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Colleagues Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Children's Burn Foundation ($100K). Together the top 6 received $412K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 29 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Colleagues Inc gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $412K (2026) to $1.0M (2020). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Burn Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | General Assistance | $100,000 |
| The Teen Project Sun Valley, CA | General Assistance | $100,000 |
| Vision to Learn Focusing Philanthropy Los Angeles, CA | General Assistance | $100,000 |
| Echoes of Hope El Segundo, CA | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Simi Valley, CA | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Assistance | $12,000 |
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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 | $856,762 | $936,928 | $618,535 | $412,000 | 6 | $10,437 |
| 2025 | $540,305 | $748,919 | $673,500 | $478,162 | 6 | $16,774 |
| 2024 | $476,807 | $800,796 | $975,400 | $764,000 | 9 | $13,040 |
| 2023 | $647,214 | $972,539 | $842,538 | $690,050 | 6 | $-22 |
| 2022 | $517,254 | $819,745 | $680,172 | $568,400 | 2 | $-10 |
| 2021 | $376,408 | $683,873 | $707,132 | $573,075 | 1 | $-46 |
| 2020 | $397,625 | $406,223 | $1,153,295 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $11,439 |
About The Colleagues Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Colleagues Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $857K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $412K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Colleagues Inc is led by Leslie Drago, Board Member & President since 2026 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Leslie Drago
Board Member & President
Treasurer → Board Member & Treasurer, 2024
Board Member & Treasurer → Board Member & President, 2026
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Holt
Board Member & Recording Secretary
On filings since 2025
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Booth
Board Member & 1st Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Thomas
Board Member & 2nd Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Brown
Board Member & Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Schick
Board Member & Corresponding Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Becca Hartmeier (2025) — Board Member & 1st Vice President
- Former: Charmaine Bailey (2025) — Board Member & Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Jaye Rogovin (2025) — Board Member & President
- Former: Mary Ellen Eichler (2025) — Board Member & 2nd Vice President
- Former: Bridget Gless Keller (2022–2024) — Board Member & President
- Former: Jany Davenport (2022–2024) — Board Member & Vice President
- Former: Marcy Hammerstein (2022–2024) — Board Member & Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Mari McAllister (2022–2024) — Board Member & Recording Secretary
- Former: Erin Sweeney (2020–2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: Jenny Jones (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Pamela Halle (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stella Hall Fordyce (2020–2021) — Corresp. Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Booth Shafran (2020–2021) — Second Vice President
- Former: Tawny Sanders (2021) — First Vice President
- Former: Georgia Beth Spogli (2020) — First Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Colleagues Inc
How much does The Colleagues Inc give each year?
The Colleagues Inc gave $412K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $478K across 6 grants.
What is The Colleagues Inc's typical grant size?
The Colleagues Inc's median grant in 2026 was $75,000, and its average grant was $68,667, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Colleagues Inc give grants?
The Colleagues Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Colleagues Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Colleagues Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Colleagues Inc's largest grantees?
The Colleagues Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Children's Burn Foundation ($100,000), The Teen Project ($100,000) and Vision to Learn Focusing Philanthropy ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Colleagues Inc?
The Colleagues Inc reported $857K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $937K.
What is The Colleagues Inc?
The Colleagues Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Santa Monica, CA. It holds $857K in total assets as of 2026.
What is The Colleagues Inc's EIN?
The Colleagues Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6112197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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