Joanne and Frank Collins Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLima, New York · EIN 26-0862857 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$24K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$300
Total assets$666K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $120 and $500.
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
10% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Lewiston, NY | Civic & community | $6,800 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Health & human services | $1,000 |
| Tatler Historic Preservation Foundation Inc | Niagara Falls, NY | Civic & community | $1,000 |
| University at Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | Newburgh, NY | Civic & community | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Rochester NY Inc | Rochester, NY | Health & human services | $510 |
| Algonquin Campership Fund | Rochester, NY | Children & youth | $500 |
| Aquarium of Niagara | Niagara Falls, NY | Civic & community | $500 |
| Art Park | Lewiston, NY | Arts and culture | $500 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Buffalo, NY | Arts and culture | $500 |
| Caswell for Kids Inc | Fairport, NY | Health & human services | $500 |
| Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Health & human services | $500 |
| Community Missions Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls, NY | Health & human services | $500 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Rochester, NY | Health & human services | $500 |
| Lockport Family YMCA | Lockport, NY | Civic & community | $500 |
| Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission | Niagara Falls, NY | Health & human services | $500 |
| Niagara Habitat for Humanity | Niagara Falls, NY | Health & human services | $500 |
| Old Fort Niagara | Youngstown, NY | Education | $500 |
| Open Door Mission Inc | Rochester, NY | Health & human services | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Civic & community | $500 |
| Niagara Hospice | Lockport, NY | Health & human services | $400 |
| Seneca Park Zoo | Rochester, NY | Civic & community | $350 |
| American Red Cross | Buffalo, NY | Civic & community | $300 |
| Foodlink Inc | Rochester, NY | Civic & community | $300 |
| YWCA of Niagara | Niagara Falls, NY | Health & human services | $300 |
| Buffalo Zoo | Buffalo, NY | Civic & community | $250 |
| Hart Interfaith | Lockport, NY | Health & human services | $250 |
| Historical Assn of Lewiston | Lewiston, NY | Civic & community | $250 |
| Meals on Wheels | Niagara Falls, NY | Health & human services | $250 |
| New Directions | Lockport, NY | Health & human services | $250 |
| Pinnacle Community Services | Niagara Falls, NY | Health & human services | $250 |
| Inter-Community Services Inc | Ransomville, NY | Health & human services | $250 |
| Kenan Center | Lockport, NY | Arts and culture | $200 |
| Lewiston Council of Arts | Lewiston, NY | Arts and culture | $200 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | Civic & community | $200 |
| Wild Wings Inc | Honeoye Falls, NY | Civic & community | $200 |
| Wxxi Public Broadcasting Council | Rochester, NY | Education | $120 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Nebraska City, NE | Civic & community | $100 |
| Gliding Stars | Buffalo, NY | Health & human services | $100 |
| Lewiston Garden Club | Lewiston, NY | Civic & community | $100 |
| Lima Fire Department Inc | Lima, NY | Civic & community | $100 |
| Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester | Fairport, NY | Civic & community | $100 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York Inc | New York, NY | Health & human services | $100 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Civic & community | $100 |
| Niagara Arts & Cultural Center | Niagara Falls, NY | Civic & community | $100 |
| Niagara County SPCA | Niagara Falls, NY | Civic & community | $100 |
| Upper Mountain Fire Co | Lewiston, NY | Civic & community | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| New York State Sheriffs' Institute | Albany, NY | Civic & community | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,830 | 49 |
| 2023 | $19,420 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0862857
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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