The Collinson Family Foundation
The Collinson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Peachtree Corners, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $305K. Net investment income was $94K.
The Collinson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Collinson Family Foundation gave $305K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $304,700
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,783
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $675,970
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Collinson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mana Christian Church ($200K). Together the top 6 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 65 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Collinson Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 424% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2022) to $593K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Christian Church Kamuela, HI | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Carbon Free Hawaii Inc Kawaihae, HI | Unrestricted | $44,000 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy Kamuela, HI | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nashville Inner City Ministry Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| PRINCE DANCE Institute Kamuela, HI | Unrestricted | $5,700 |
| The Moment Foundation Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $675,970 | $99,142 | $333,182 | $304,700 | 6 | $328,227 | $94,187 | $77,404 |
| 2023 | $910,010 | $140,936 | $362,824 | $345,000 | 5 | $362,501 | $140,613 | $77,948 |
| 2022 | $1,131,842 | $110,367 | $266,094 | $245,000 | 7 | $260,385 | $104,658 | $94,438 |
| 2021 | $1,288,838 | $248,628 | $610,794 | $593,430 | 27 | $608,487 | $246,321 | $120,182 |
| 2020 | $1,651,800 | $49,327 | $491,250 | $474,000 | 20 | — | $45,250 | $109,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Collinson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Collinson Family Foundation is led by John C. Collinson, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Collinson
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misha M. Collinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Collinson Family Foundation
How much does The Collinson Family Foundation give each year?
The Collinson Family Foundation gave $305K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $345K across 5 grants.
What is The Collinson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Collinson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $50,783, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Collinson Family Foundation give grants?
The Collinson Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kamuela, HI (3 grants).
Does The Collinson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Collinson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Collinson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Collinson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mana Christian Church ($200,000), Carbon Free Hawaii Inc ($44,000) and Hawaii Preparatory Academy ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Collinson Family Foundation?
The Collinson Family Foundation reported $676K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $328K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Collinson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Collinson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6634804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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