Colina Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrosse Ile, Michigan · EIN 38-3082610 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$181K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Public Television | Wixom, MI | Educate as to Importance of Water | $25,000 |
| Ecology Center | Ann Arbor, MI | Healthy Environment | $12,000 |
| Book Trust | Denver, CO | Free Books for Schools (Pre-K, Elementary) | $10,000 |
| Fish & Loaves | Taylor, MI | Choice Pantry | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of SE Michigan | Detroit, MI | Steam | $10,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Nutrition | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mtns | Denver, CO | Health Education | $10,000 |
| Vista Maria | Dearborn Heights, MI | Help At-Risk Young Women | $10,000 |
| Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center | Portage, MI | Autistic/Disability Education | $7,000 |
| Community Grown Gardens | Grosse Ile, MI | Nutrition, Science, STEM | $6,385 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Colorado | Fort Collins, CO | Teaching Philanthropy, Community Benefit | $6,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation | Key Largo, FL | Protect Coral Reef | $6,000 |
| Wayne Metro CAA | Wyandotte, MI | Financial Education | $6,000 |
| EarthJustice | San Francisco, CA | Environmental Health | $5,000 |
| KidsPak | Loveland, CO | Feeding Kids | $5,000 |
| STEM Greenhouse | Grand Rapids, MI | After School Program | $5,000 |
| Time to Share | Grosse Ile, MI | Furnishings for Low Income | $5,000 |
| Treetops Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | Help Refugee Women | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Promote Protection of Natural Resources | $4,500 |
| Friends of Detroit River | Taylor, MI | Educate as to Importance of Water | $4,000 |
| The Henry Ford | Dearborn, MI | History Education | $2,500 |
| Sustainable Living Association | Fort Collins, CO | Hiring Coordinator for Youth Event | $2,400 |
| Generous Hands | Vicksburg, MI | Food Insecurity | $2,000 |
| MiCAN | Lansing, MI | Healthy Environment | $2,000 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency | Loveland, CO | Food Insecurity | $2,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Detroit, MI | Professional Networking | $1,500 |
| American Stroke Association | Southfield, MI | Stroke Prevention Research | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Free Speech for People | Austin, TX | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| St Philip Lutheran Church | Trenton, MI | Speaker Series | $1,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Professional Networking | $830 |
| Friends of Shelter Dogs | Athens, OH | Protect Shelter Dogs | $500 |
| Lincoln Park Farmers Market | Lincoln Park, MI | Better Nutrition | $500 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Awareness of PFAS in Water System | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,615 | 34 |
| 2023 | $187,341 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501329349102620
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3082610
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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