The George & Jennie Collins Foundation
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $420K.
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation at a glance
In short: The George & Jennie Collins Foundation gave $280K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,000
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,667
- -63.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,869,961
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The George & Jennie Collins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holland Hall ($255K across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 28 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George & Jennie Collins Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2022) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Hall Tulsa, OK | Capital Fund | $230,000 |
| Holland Hall Tulsa, OK | Annual Fund Designated to Faculty | $20,000 |
| Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Childrens Ministry | $7,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Youth Ministry | $7,500 |
| Holland Hall Tulsa, OK | Artworks | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,869,961 | $450,641 | $314,548 | $280,000 | 6 | $280,000 | $420,156 | $280,290 |
| 2024 | $2,734,967 | $393,793 | $289,152 | $255,000 | 2 | $255,000 | $361,962 | $275,485 |
| 2023 | $2,623,653 | $373,665 | $247,378 | $215,000 | 3 | $215,000 | $333,132 | $233,595 |
| 2022 | $2,497,366 | $295,518 | $237,159 | $195,000 | 8 | $195,000 | $258,682 | $227,273 |
| 2021 | $2,439,007 | $336,117 | $233,672 | $200,000 | 9 | $200,000 | $297,766 | $229,851 |
| 2020 | $2,336,562 | $220,000 | $248,425 | $218,500 | 9 | — | $186,606 | $193,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George & Jennie Collins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $280K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation is led by Roger B. Collins, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger B. Collins
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frances R. Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 George & Jennie Collins Foundation
How much does The George & Jennie Collins Foundation give each year?
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation gave $280K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $255K across 2 grants.
What is The George & Jennie Collins Foundation's typical grant size?
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $46,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George & Jennie Collins Foundation give grants?
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants).
Does The George & Jennie Collins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The George & Jennie Collins Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George & Jennie Collins Foundation's largest grantees?
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holland Hall ($255,000 across 3 grants), First Presbyterian Church Tulsa ($15,000 across 2 grants) and Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The George & Jennie Collins Foundation?
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (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 is The George & Jennie Collins Foundation's EIN?
The George & Jennie Collins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6093053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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