The Joan & Ron Collins
The Joan & Ron Collins is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Joan & Ron Collins at a glance
In short: The Joan & Ron Collins gave $18K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $632.034), top state Colorado. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,329
- +50.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $632
- +40.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $195,096
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joan & Ron Collins
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2309 Greenside Court, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-3700
Phone: (904) 285-3026
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joan & Ron Collins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Wapiyapi ($5K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Colorado received the largest share, at 41%, followed by Florida at 24%, Massachusetts at 8%, and Ohio and New York at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joan & Ron Collins open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $674. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Wapiyapi Denver, CO | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Unrestricted Donation | $1,554 |
| Clarke School for Hearing Northampton, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| St Augustine Youth Services St Augustine, FL | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| Orphan Grain Train Castle Rock, CO | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Anson Cemetery Incorporated Revere, MO | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| Maya Dronca Foundation Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| The Catty Shack Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted Donation | $300 |
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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 | $195,096 | $24,165 | $22,690 | $18,329 | 29 | $18,329 | $4,804 | $18,888 |
| 2024 | $191,831 | $8,062 | $15,736 | $12,177 | 27 | $12,177 | $4,519 | $14,836 |
| 2023 | $175,738 | $5,233 | $15,766 | $12,722 | 33 | $12,722 | $2,189 | $10,051 |
| 2022 | $169,932 | $6,018 | $11,400 | $8,527 | 31 | $8,527 | $3,014 | $10,059 |
| 2021 | $175,285 | $42,485 | $13,147 | $10,327 | 25 | $10,327 | $4,665 | $10,200 |
| 2020 | $145,915 | $6,395 | $14,955 | $11,950 | 27 | — | $3,390 | $8,243 |
| 2019 | $156,229 | $29,029 | $13,867 | $10,675 | 31 | — | $4,016 | $7,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joan & Ron Collins reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Wild Animal Sanctuary describes its mission as animal sanctuary and public education on captive wildlife; St Augustine Youth Services says it provides therapeutic services to youth in residential and community settings; and Safe Pet Rescue says it operates a cat and dog rescue and adoption program and provides education on humane treatment and preventing animal cruelty.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on nature conservation, cleft-lip and cleft-palate surgery and medical education, prostate cancer research, and animal care. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $18,329. Grants ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $300. The largest grant was $5,000 to Camp Wapiyapi in Denver, Colorado. Other notable grants included $1,554 to The Wild Animal Sanctuary, $1,500 each to Clarke School for Hearing and St Augustine Youth Services, and $1,000 each to Orphan Grain Train and Ronald McDonald House. The listed grant purposes for these awards were unrestricted donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ron Collins as trustee.
The Joan & Ron Collins is led by Ron Collins, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Joan & Ron Collins
How much does The Joan & Ron Collins give each year?
The Joan & Ron Collins gave $18K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 27 grants.
What is The Joan & Ron Collins's typical grant size?
The Joan & Ron Collins's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $632, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joan & Ron Collins that year got $500 on average.
Where does The Joan & Ron Collins give grants?
The Joan & Ron Collins's top state is Colorado, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), St Augustine, FL (2 grants) and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Joan & Ron Collins give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Joan & Ron Collins's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joan & Ron Collins's largest grantees?
The Joan & Ron Collins's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Wapiyapi ($5,000), The Wild Animal Sanctuary ($1,554) and Clarke School for Hearing ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joan & Ron Collins?
The Joan & Ron Collins reported $195K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 Joan & Ron Collins fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joan & Ron Collins?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joan & Ron Collins's EIN?
The Joan & Ron Collins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1715726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Joan & Ron Collins 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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