The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return: the filing states that the trustees completed distribution of all trust assets to qualifying charities by the end of 2024, so the trust appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust gave $33.3M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2.6M), top state Florida. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,292,763
- +779.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,560,982
- +576.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust’s 2024 filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also states that the trustees completed distribution of all assets by the end of 2024. The Collier Charitable Fund website lists an application cycle for 2026, but that cycle’s May 31 deadline has passed; the filing’s termination information means the website’s application details should not be treated as current instructions for this trust.
- Contact
Mailing address: 151 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 650-0531
Website: https://colliercharitable.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Comm Foundation of PB & Martin CNT Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counti ($15.4M). Together the top 10 received $33.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 51 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Florida (46%) and New York (37%), followed by Indiana (11%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The filing lists Illinois at 0%. It also lists a $25,000 grant to Irreverent Warriors in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) 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 $6.3M; repeat grants $1.4M. How we count
Medians: $2.5M first-time, $113K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1360% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.3M (2021) to $33.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $33.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comm Foundation of PB & Martin CNT Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counti West Palm Beach, FL | Community Revitalization& Education | $15,361,836 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Provide Food for the Hungry | $11,300,000 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | Educational Scholarships | $2,550,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | Provide Opportunities to Students | $2,000,000 |
| University of Evansville Evansville, IN | Educational Scholarships | $1,030,927 |
| Doe Fund New York, NY | Fighting Poverty and Homelessness | $500,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Prep & Delivery of Meals to Elderly | $175,000 |
| Equine Rescue Resources Inc Pine Bush, NY | Rescue & Protect Animals | $125,000 |
| Amer Soc for Prev of Cruelty to Ani Prev of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | Rescue and Protect Animals | $100,000 |
| Family Promise of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Fighting Poverty & Homelessness | $50,000 |
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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 | — | $6,631,393 | $33,827,327 | $33,292,763 | 13 | $33,292,763 | $6,401,779 | $731,359 |
| 2023 | $27,195,934 | $1,332,873 | $4,370,937 | $3,787,000 | 10 | $3,979,295 | $973,288 | $1,584,774 |
| 2022 | $30,233,998 | $871,990 | $3,705,001 | $3,027,000 | 9 | $3,243,152 | $471,587 | $1,746,911 |
| 2021 | $33,067,009 | $2,529,519 | $2,998,926 | $2,280,000 | 10 | $2,528,189 | $2,076,849 | $2,026,186 |
| 2020 | $33,536,416 | $1,769,239 | $3,202,480 | $2,535,000 | 9 | — | $839,173 | $1,837,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $731K 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 available filing information does not state a mission for the Lois M Collier Charitable Trust. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas, including education, food assistance, poverty and homelessness, animal protection, and family support.
The Collier Charitable Fund website describes funding areas related to Victorians in need, Victorian public hospitals, education and training in Australia, religious purposes in Australia, and other Australian charitable causes. Those descriptions include eligibility requirements such as Victorian headquarters and Public Benevolent Institution status for one funding area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $33,292,763. The median grant was $175,000; awards ranged from $25,000 to $15,361,836. The largest reported awards were $15,361,836 to the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties for community revitalization and education, and $11,300,000 to City Harvest to provide food for people facing hunger.
Other notable 2024 grants included $2,550,000 to the University of Southern Indiana and $1,030,927 to the University of Evansville for educational scholarships; $2,000,000 to Bryn Mawr College to provide opportunities to students; and $500,000 to the Doe Fund to fight poverty and homelessness. Additional grants included $175,000 to Citymeals on Wheels for meal preparation and delivery to older adults, and $125,000 to Equine Rescue Resources for animal rescue and protection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel A. Hanley and Robert Swan as trustees.
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel A. Hanley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$223K (2020) → $107K (2024)
Robert Swan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$223K (2020) → $107K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $107K, to Daniel a Hanley (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust
How much does The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust give each year?
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust gave $33.3M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 10 grants.
What is The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $175,000, and its average grant was $2,560,982, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust that year got $6.3M on average.
Where does The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust give grants?
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (37%) and Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Evansville, IN (2 grants).
Does The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Comm Foundation of PB & Martin CNT Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counti ($15,361,836), City Harvest ($11,300,000) and University of Southern Indiana ($2,550,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the Lois M Collier Charitable Trust. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas, including education, food assistance, poverty and homelessness, animal protection, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust?
The trust’s 2024 filing states that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $731K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7437674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lois-m-collier-charitable-trust-morg_6a2fcf7fb22d4547a24e8c3eb871eee1
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