Donald W Collier Charitable Tr II
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7357161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$250
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
72% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wheelchair Foundation | Danville, CA | Unrestricted | $9,708 |
| Earth Island Institute | Berkley, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,637 |
| Save th Family Arizona | Mesa, AZ | Unrestricted | $2,300 |
| Feldman Family Foundation | Highlanf Park, IL | Unrestricted | $1,236 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| CHS Robotics Team | Cedarburg, WI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mammoth Hospital Foundation | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Ryr-1 Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grant Park Orchestral | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mesa Arts Center Foundation | Mesa, AZ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $500 |
| MDA Wings Over Wall Street | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jackson Chance Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Eastern Sierra Avalanche | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Unrestricted | $278 |
| The Wasteshed | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Chosa | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $160 |
| The Access Fund | Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Chicago Architectural Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $106 |
| The HAP Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Kettle Moraine Land Trust | Elkhorn, WI | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Compassion & Choices | Etna, NH | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted | $100 |
| National Parks Conservation | Wahington, DC | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Block Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Mayo Clinic | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Friends of the Inyo | Bishop, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| KJZZ Public Radio | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Friends of Channel 8 | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,775 | 40 |
| 2024 | $43,130 | 50 |
| 2023 | $55,724 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7357161
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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