The Collins Family Foundation Inc
The Collins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2020 filing records grants to charitable organizations in Texas, Missouri, and Massachusetts, including organizations working in food assistance, public media, health care, education, arts and culture, and environmental conservation. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Collins Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Collins Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 30 grants in 2020 (avg $271.833), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $8,155
- Grants made (2020)
- 30
- Average grant
- $272
- Median grant
- $220
- Total assets
- $69,909
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Collins Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 622 Ogden Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209-4413
Phone: (210) 930-6932
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Collins Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was KLRN Public TV ($600). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 11% to recipients in Missouri, and 7% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 30 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KLRN Public TV San Antonio, TX | Public TV General Fund | $600 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Health care for underserved | $550 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | community food bank | $550 |
| Edgewood ISD Foundation San Antonio, TX | General fund for education | $500 |
| Missouri State Univ Swim Team Springfield, MO | state univ athletic team | $500 |
| San Antonio Symphony San Antonio, TX | symphony general fund | $500 |
| Stacie Lee Belew Scholarship Fund Saint Louis, MO | scholarships for underprivileged | $400 |
| Texas Public Radio San Antonio, TX | public radio general fund | $400 |
| Friends of Big Bend Natl Park Big Bend Natl Park, TX | Castalon Ctr Recovery Fund | $350 |
| McNay Art Musuem San Antonio, TX | General fund | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $69,909 | $25,901 | $8,165 | $8,155 | 30 | $1,908 | $3,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Collins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations and purposes, including public television and radio, food assistance, health care for underserved people, education and scholarships, arts and cultural organizations, and conservation.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The San Antonio Food Bank says its mission is to fight hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Texas Public Radio says it aims to engage, inspire, and inform people and help them better understand their community and world. Headwaters at Incarnate Word describes its mission as preserving, restoring, and celebrating the natural, cultural, historical, spiritual, and educational values of the San Antonio River headwaters. The Witte Museum says it inspires people to shape the future of Texas through experiences in nature, science, and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $8,155. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $600, with a median of $220. Among the larger grants were $600 to KLRN Public TV for its general fund; $550 each to Partners in Health for health care for underserved people and the San Antonio Food Bank for its community food bank; and $500 each to Edgewood ISD Foundation for education, Missouri State Univ Swim Team, and the San Antonio Symphony for its general fund.
Other reported grants included $400 to the Stacie Lee Belew Scholarship Fund for scholarships for underprivileged students and $400 to Texas Public Radio for its general fund. The foundation also gave $350 to Friends of Big Bend National Park for the Castolon Center Recovery Fund and $300 to the McNay Art Museum for its general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Jay C. Collins as president and Margaret L. Collins as secretary.
The Collins Family Foundation Inc is led by Jay C Collins, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jay C Collins
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret L Collins
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Collins Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Collins Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Collins Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 30 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Collins Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Collins Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $220, and its average grant was $272, across 30 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Collins Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Collins Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (11%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (23 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Collins Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Collins Family Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Collins Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Collins Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include KLRN Public TV ($600), Partners in Health ($550) and San Antonio Food Bank ($550), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Collins Family Foundation Inc?
The Collins Family Foundation Inc reported $70K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What does The Collins Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Collins Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Collins Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Collins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Collins Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Collins Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2442493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Collins Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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