The McCollister Family Foundation
The McCollister Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Burlington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $126K.
The McCollister Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McCollister Family Foundation gave $126K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,429
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,072
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $19,196
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (56% 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 McCollister Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas Jefferson University ($71K). Together the top 6 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The McCollister Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2025) to $144K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Expenses | $71,429 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | General Operating Expenses | $51,000 |
| South Florida PBA Doral, FL | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Monroe County FBA Rochester, NY | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Friends of Heber Valley Fire District Heber City, UT | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Heber City Police Department Heber City, UT | General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,196 | $126,429 | $127,989 | $126,429 | 6 | $127,989 | $1,625 |
| 2024 | $20,756 | $122,429 | $144,536 | $144,286 | 6 | $144,536 | $2,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McCollister Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McCollister Family Foundation is led by Daniel H. McCollister II, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel H. McCollister II
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabella Kristina McCollister
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Lynn McCollister
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 McCollister Family Foundation
How much does The McCollister Family Foundation give each year?
The McCollister Family Foundation gave $126K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 6 grants.
What is The McCollister Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McCollister Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $21,072, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McCollister Family Foundation give grants?
The McCollister Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Heber City, UT (2 grants).
Does The McCollister Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The McCollister Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McCollister Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McCollister Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas Jefferson University ($71,429), High Point University ($51,000) and South Florida PBA ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McCollister Family Foundation?
The McCollister Family Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The McCollister Family Foundation's EIN?
The McCollister Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4359790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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