Margaret Collins Charitable Trust
Historical FunderMethuen, Massachusetts · EIN 51-6542774 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN T POLLANO ATTY AT LAW |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 B MERRIMACK ST, METHUEN MA 01844 |
| Phone | 9786836700 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE USUALLY IN THE FORM OF A LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Roses | Lawrence, MA | Poor | $15,000 |
| Lazarus House | Lawrence, MA | Charitable/Poor | $15,000 |
| Lawrence General Hospital | Lawrence, MA | Health care charitable | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Lowell, MA | Poor | $10,000 |
| Mspca at Nevins Farm | Methuen, MA | Animal welfare education | $10,000 |
| New England Center for Homeless Vets | Boston, MA | Poor | $10,000 |
| Michael P Lisnow Respite Center | Hopkinton, MA | Special needs children | $10,000 |
| Lawrence History Center | Lawrence, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Danvers, MA | Children services | $8,000 |
| Windrush Farm | North Andover, MA | Disabled /children | $8,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | Reading, MA | Education | $7,000 |
| Family Services | Lawrence, MA | Education and aid to poor | $5,000 |
| Joey Fournier Services | Lawrence, MA | Charitable underprivileged children | $5,000 |
| Kapedia Education Foundation | Ojai, CA | Education | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $123,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102388
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6542774
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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