The Collins Foundation

In 2024, the foundation reported 209 grants totaling $10,754,760. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $360,000, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest award listed was $360,000 to Northwest Health Foundation Fund II for operations and programs building the capacity of BIPOC nonprofit organizations to grow civic engagement across Oregon. Other large awards included $250,000 each to Albina Vision Trust, Network for Oregon Affordable Housing, and Self Enhancement, Inc.; $203,000 to Latino Network; and $200,000 each to APANO Communities United Fund, Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Foundations for a Better Oregon, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, and Regional Arts & Culture Council.

The foundation’s website describes three grant programs: GO Grants, Black Equity Movement, and the Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative. GO Grants are general operating grants unless otherwise requested. The foundation says single-year GO Grants range from $25,000 to $100,000, with an average of $75,000, and that multi-year grants of up to three years are available to organizations highly aligned with its goals and values. The Oregon Immigrant & Refugee Funders Collaborative accepts applications year-round, generally responds within two months, and offers a coordinated funding approach with Oregon Community Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust.

The website describes a Partnership Alignment Process that begins with a six-question screener and proceeds through further eligibility and alignment steps. It says the screener is open September 30–October 15, 2026, for organizations whose most recent Collins Foundation grant was awarded in October 2025 or earlier. GO Grant applicants must have operated for at least one year and have a budget of at least $20,000. General eligibility includes Oregon staff and leadership and work directly benefiting Oregon residents; qualifying tax status or fiscal sponsorship; documented nondiscrimination policies; required Oregon registrations; and at least four independent board members. Tribal organizations may apply for work benefiting Oregon residents even when their boundaries extend beyond Oregon. The foundation does not fund religious activities that advocate or promote religious beliefs, organizations that require religious participation as a condition of service or employment, public-school day activities, or, generally, tuition-charging private K–12 schools.

The 2024 filing states that written applications should include the organization’s name, verification of eligible tax status, budget, request description, proposed time period, total project cost, amount requested, and any additional information required by the foundation. It lists review periods in February, June, and October. The website’s current Partnership Alignment Process describes screening before a detailed proposal.