The Colliswarner Foundation Inc
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Virginia, Washington, DC, Massachusetts, and New York; the listed grants were for general support.
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Colliswarner Foundation Inc gave $148K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,500
- -61.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,346
- -61.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,999,628
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Colliswarner 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: 201 N Union Street Ste 300, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 518-6133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Colliswarner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Communities in Schools Nova ($25K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 86 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 27% to recipients in Washington, DC, 7% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 7% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Colliswarner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2024) to $450K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools Nova Alexandria, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| US Against Alzheimer's Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Community College Education Richmond, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Virginia Public Safety Foundation Glen Allen, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Viva School Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nazareth Housing Inc New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Edustar Hampton, VA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Golf My Future My Game Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Vineyard Haven, MA | General Support | $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 | $3,999,628 | $567,441 | $154,863 | $147,500 | 13 | $147,500 | $567,135 | $248,882 |
| 2023 | $3,817,721 | $144,336 | $399,185 | $384,500 | 13 | $384,500 | $134,776 | $240,886 |
| 2022 | $4,037,185 | $103,663 | $422,262 | $387,000 | 17 | $387,000 | $75,987 | $242,547 |
| 2021 | $4,278,578 | $1,092,152 | $454,750 | $439,500 | 17 | $439,500 | $1,085,892 | $250,790 |
| 2020 | $3,695,518 | $218,714 | $466,992 | $449,500 | 26 | — | $181,372 | $245,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Colliswarner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $249K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans housing stability, education, community services, conservation, and public understanding of government. For example, Nazareth Housing describes its work as preventing homelessness and supporting housing stability and economic mobility in New York City. Virginia Commonwealth University says its grant supports the educational, scientific, and charitable activities of its School of Engineering. The Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation describes its mission as conserving Martha’s Vineyard’s landscape and character.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $147,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Communities in Schools NOVA, US Against Alzheimer’s, and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education. Other listed grants included $15,000 to the Virginia Public Safety Foundation and $10,000 each to The Viva School, Nazareth Housing, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Public Access Project also reported receiving $2,500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark R. Warner and Lisa D. Collis as directors, and Nicholas D. Perrins as assistant secretary.
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa D. Collis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark R. Warner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas D. Perrins
Assistant Secretary
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 Colliswarner Foundation Inc
How much does The Colliswarner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc gave $148K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $385K across 13 grants.
What is The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,346, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Colliswarner Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Colliswarner Foundation Inc give grants?
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Vineyard Haven, MA (2 grants).
Does The Colliswarner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Communities in Schools Nova ($25,000), US Against Alzheimer's ($25,000) and Virginia Foundation for Community College Education ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Colliswarner Foundation Inc?
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $249K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Colliswarner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans housing stability, education, community services, conservation, and public understanding of government. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Colliswarner 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 ↑
What is The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1854416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Colliswarner 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 September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Colliswarner Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-colliswarner-foundation-inc-morg_e2efb3dce53a447b9cb314804c9faf61
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