William L & Lesley H Collins
William L & Lesley H Collins is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, it made grants to preselected charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
William L & Lesley H Collins at a glance
In short: William L & Lesley H Collins gave $458K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $457,550
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,457
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,944,212
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (15 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% 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 William L & Lesley H Collins
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6597 Nicholas Blvd 1903, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (201) 747-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William L & Lesley H Collins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint John's Univ - Kalenka Family Endowed Scholarship ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($395,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 172 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to New Jersey, and 1% each to Florida and the District of Columbia. California accounted for 0% of grant dollars as reported. Listed recipients also included organizations in California, Colorado, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William L & Lesley H Collins open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 32 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of 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 $339K (2021) to $458K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $458K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $395,500 |
| Saint John's Univ - Kalenka Family Endowed Scholarship Queens, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Saint John's Univ - Rev Brian J Shanley Op Scholarship Queens, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Dwight Englewood School Englewood, NJ | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Edison, NJ | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Strive New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of NY - Gala New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $2,500 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $2,500 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation (NY) Uniondale, NY | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University Collins Scholarship Fund District of Columbia, DC | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $2,000 |
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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 | $5,944,212 | $477,726 | $510,493 | $457,550 | 34 | $467,581 | $434,848 | $356,834 |
| 2023 | $6,009,339 | $305,312 | $448,030 | $390,700 | 31 | $448,030 | $226,877 | $365,746 |
| 2022 | $6,152,650 | $180,305 | $471,079 | $409,500 | 51 | $471,079 | $118,726 | $397,397 |
| 2021 | $6,442,831 | $531,345 | $398,589 | $338,650 | 40 | $398,589 | $471,406 | $419,349 |
| 2020 | $6,310,075 | $107,164 | $423,476 | $381,054 | 16 | — | $118,968 | $365,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William L & Lesley H Collins reported a distributable amount of $357K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises; World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Niagara University says it educates students through liberal arts and career-preparation programs informed by Catholic and Vincentian traditions.
Other 2024 recipients include Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation, which raises and manages philanthropic support for the hospital; Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, which describes providing shelter, medical services, and behavioral therapy for homeless and abandoned animals; and Shriners Children’s, which describes providing compassionate, high-quality care for children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $457,550. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $370,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $370,000 to St. John’s University – an individual recipient and $25,000 to St. John’s University – an individual recipient It also gave $10,000 each to the Kalenka Family Endowed Scholarship and the Rev. Brian J. Shanley OP Scholarship at Saint John’s University.
Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Dwight Englewood School, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, and STRIVE; and $2,500 each to Catholic Charities of NY – Gala, Robin Hood Foundation, and Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. The foundation also gave $2,000 to Georgetown University Collins Scholarship Fund and $2,000 to St. Matthew’s House of Naples, Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Collins as president, Lesley Collins as secretary, and Brian Collins, Jennifer Collins, and Courtney Collins as trustees.
William L & Lesley H Collins is led by William Collins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Collins
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesley Collins
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 William L & Lesley H Collins
How much does William L & Lesley H Collins give each year?
William L & Lesley H Collins gave $458K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $391K across 31 grants.
What is William L & Lesley H Collins's typical grant size?
William L & Lesley H Collins's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $13,457, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William L & Lesley H Collins that year got $29K on average.
Where does William L & Lesley H Collins give grants?
William L & Lesley H Collins gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants), District of Columbia, DC (3 grants) and Queens, NY (2 grants).
Does William L & Lesley H Collins give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on William L & Lesley H Collins's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization." (34 grants).
Who are William L & Lesley H Collins's largest grantees?
William L & Lesley H Collins's largest 2024 grantees include Saint John's Univ - Kalenka Family Endowed Scholarship ($10,000), Saint John's Univ - Rev Brian J Shanley Op Scholarship ($10,000) and Dwight Englewood School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($395,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William L & Lesley H Collins?
William L & Lesley H Collins reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $468K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William L & Lesley H Collins fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William L & Lesley H Collins?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William L & Lesley H Collins's EIN?
William L & Lesley H Collins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1872190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William L & Lesley H 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.
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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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