The Collier Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Lubbock, TX EIN: 75-2005401 Website

The Collier Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Established in 1987, the foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to charitable organizations across multiple states.

Key facts about The Collier Foundation

EIN: 75-2005401
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $235,258
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $26,140
Median grant: $8,000
Total assets: $4,500,336
Primary geography: Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Collier Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Collier Foundation's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (3 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Church" (9 grants).

How The Collier Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.5M

+5.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$235K

-7.7% YoY

Grant Count

-43.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+64.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Collier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $274K 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 does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public filings. However, recent grantmaking activity indicates support for religious and educational missions, particularly those aligned with church support and biblical education.

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants.

Grant Range

$18,600

Average Grant

$18,600

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple states, with documented giving in:

Texas (including Cedar Park, Fort Worth, Idalou, Lewisville, Lubbock, Midland, and Wichita Falls)
Kentucky
New Mexico
Oklahoma

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $231K (98%)

New Mexico $4K (2%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Kentucky New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Cities

LubbockLewisvilleMidlandRuidosaWichita FallsCedar ParkEdmondPortalesFort WorthRuidosoIdalouMatadorMelberRoaring SpringsShawnee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $4,500,336
Total revenues: $462,465
Total expenses: $243,107
Investment income and dividends: $178,767
Grants, contributions, and other revenue: $159,602
Expense ratio: 64.5% of total revenue spent on programs

Asset Growth: Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,500,336	$4,280,978	$4,139,440
Revenue	$462,465	$398,293	$320,225
Expenses	$243,107	$256,755	$267,006
Qualifying Distributions	$236,008	$254,997	$263,853
Net Investment Income	$302,113	$259,631	$169,659
Distributable Amount	$273,732	$256,541	$268,192

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

71 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Sunset International Bible Institution ($171,000), West Freeway Church of Christ ($25,000), Sunset Church of Christ ($12,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SUNSET INTERNATIONAL BIBLE INSTITUTION Lubbock, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$171,000
WEST FREEWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST Fort Worth, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$25,000
SUNSET CHURCH OF CHRIST Lubbock, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$12,000
GREENLAWN CHURCH OF CHRIST Lubbock, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$8,258
KWO MINISTRIES Midland, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$8,000
DENTON CHURCH OF CHRIST Lewisville, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$5,000
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST Ruidosa, NM	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$4,000
ROARING SPRINGS CHURCH OF CHRIST Roaring Springs, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$1,000
MATADOR CHURCH OF CHRIST Matador, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

WR Collier serves as trustee of the foundation. He manages the foundation's activities on a part-time basis, dedicating approximately one hour per week to foundation work and receives no compensation for this role.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WR Collier	President	1	—
Linda Drumhiller	Secretary	1	—
Greg Collier	Trustee	1	—
Scott Collier	Trustee	1	—
Steve Collier	Trustee	1	—
Melissa Collier	Trustee	1	—
Jan Collier	Trustee	1	—
Mary Collier	Trustee	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Collier Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Collier Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total assets: $4.3–$4.5 million (as of 2024) • Annual grants awarded: Approximately $243,000–$263,000 • Number of grants: 13–16 grants annually • Average grant size: $18,600 • Median grant size: $6,400 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Sunset International Bible Institute: $171,000 (to support the mission of the church) • Sunset Church of Christ of Lubbock: $12,000 (to support the mission of the church) • KWO Ministries: $8,000 (to support the mission of the church) **Applicatio…

Where does The Collier Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple states, with documented giving in: • Texas (including Cedar Park, Fort Worth, Idalou, Lewisville, Lubbock, Midland, and Wichita Falls) • Kentucky • New Mexico • Oklahoma

What size grants does The Collier Foundation award?

In 2024, The Collier Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $235K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Collier Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Collier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $274K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.