The Collier Foundation
The Collier Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Texas, with stated purposes that include supporting church and university missions and assisting churches, individuals, and children.
The Collier Foundation at a glance
In short: The Collier Foundation gave $306K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,772
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,111
- -26.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,850
- Total assets
- $4,688,699
- +4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Collier Foundation
- 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 1948, Lubbock, TX 79408-1948
Phone: (806) 741-2101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Collier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sunset International Bible Institution ($127K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 74 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to recipients in New Mexico, and 3% to recipients in Oklahoma. The listed grants also included a recipient in South Carolina, accounting for 0% of grant dollars as reported. Texas recipients included organizations in Lubbock, Midland, Wichita Falls, Cedar Park, and Lewisville; New Mexico recipients included organizations in Portales and Ruidosa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Collier Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $11K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2020) to $306K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $306K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset International Bible Institution Lubbock, TX | To Support the Mission of the Church | $127,197 |
| Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | To Support the Mission of the University | $50,000 |
| KWO Ministries Midland, TX | To Support the Mission of the Church | $40,000 |
| Sunset Church of Christ Lubbock, TX | To Support the Mission of the Church | $20,500 |
| Greenlawn Church of Christ Lubbock, TX | To Support the Mission of the Church | $13,125 |
| Home Mission Wichita Falls, TX | To help provide assistance to local churches or individuals | $12,000 |
| In Search of the Lord's Way Edmond, OK | To Support the Mission of the Church | $10,000 |
| New Mexico Christian Children's Home Portales, NM | To Support the Children of New Mexico | $10,000 |
| Mountain View Church of Christ Ruidosa, NM | To Support the Mission of the Church | $7,700 |
| World Bible School Cedar Park, TX | To Support the Mission of the Church | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,688,699 | $501,095 | $312,732 | $305,772 | 16 | $306,872 | $288,739 | $280,705 |
| 2024 | $4,500,336 | $462,465 | $243,107 | $235,258 | 9 | $236,008 | $302,113 | $273,732 |
| 2023 | $4,280,978 | $398,293 | $256,755 | $254,997 | 16 | $254,997 | $259,631 | $256,541 |
| 2022 | $4,139,440 | $320,225 | $267,006 | $263,366 | 15 | $263,853 | $169,659 | $268,192 |
| 2021 | $4,086,221 | $713,127 | $252,502 | $250,011 | 18 | $250,424 | $205,745 | $249,214 |
| 2020 | $3,665,074 | $235,898 | $220,268 | $215,900 | 13 | — | $177,441 | $205,088 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Collier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations serving children and people in need. For example, Lubbock Christian University describes its mission as a Christ-centered academic community preparing students for lives of purpose and service. World Bible School describes its work as teaching the Gospel of Christ through Bible correspondence courses, while New Mexico Christian Children’s Home says it works with families, churches, and communities to improve the lives of disadvantaged individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $305,772. The median grant was $8,850, with grants ranging from $250 to $127,197. Its largest awards included $127,197 to Sunset International Bible Institution, $50,000 to Lubbock Christian University, $40,000 to KWO Ministries, and $20,500 to Sunset Church of Christ. KWO Ministries says it raises funds to support orphans and widows in Kenya through funding a Kenyan NGO that operates orphanages and feeding stations. Meals on Wheels in Childress received $1,000; it describes its work as preparing and delivering hot meals to elderly and disabled people five days a week.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists WR Collier as president and Linda Drumhiller as secretary. Trustees listed are Greg Collier, Scott Collier, Steve Collier, Melissa Collier, Jan Collier, and Mary Collier.
The Collier Foundation is led by Wr Collier, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wr Collier
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Collier
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Collier
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Collier
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Collier
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Collier
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Collier
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Drumhiller
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
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 The Collier Foundation
How much does The Collier Foundation give each year?
The Collier Foundation gave $306K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 9 grants.
What is The Collier Foundation's typical grant size?
The Collier Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,850, and its average grant was $19,111, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Collier Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Collier Foundation give grants?
The Collier Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (8 grants).
Does The Collier Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Collier Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Church" (11 grants).
Who are The Collier Foundation's largest grantees?
The Collier Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sunset International Bible Institution ($127,197), Lubbock Christian University ($50,000) and KWO Ministries ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Collier Foundation?
The Collier Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Collier Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations serving children and people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Collier Foundation?
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 The Collier Foundation's EIN?
The Collier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2005401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Collier 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 October 2026.
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 May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Collier Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-collier-foundation-morg_33ab3218a9c94bc2b4115bddbcd55f09
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