Mary Sue Collins Foundation U/A Dated 1/28/2013
Historical FunderRoanoke, Virginia · EIN 82-6821945 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,531 and $25,001.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | OLIN R MELCHIONNA JR MARY SUE COLLI |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 1ST STREET SW 1100, ROANOKE VA 24011 |
| Phone | 5405250319 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORMAT, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AS WELL AS THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, ITS CURRENT BOARD LIST, AND ITS MOST RECENT FORM 990 AND AUDIT (IF AVAILABLE). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES ARE LIMITED TO OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE FOLLOWING RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES: (I) THE SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE AREA COMPRISING THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA AND EXTENDING OUT IN A THIRTY (30) MILE RADIUS OF THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE AND THAT ARE PROVIDING EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-SIX; (II) THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND THE EDUCATION OF THE CARE OF ANIMALS, (III) THE PROVISION OF FOOD, MEDICINE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER NECESSITIES OF LIFE TO CHILDREN, ABUSED INDIVIDUALS, UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS, AND THE ELDERLY; (IV) THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION AT ANY GRADE LEVEL; (V) THE SUPPORT OF ROMAN CATHOLIC WOMEN'S RELIGIOUS ORDERS, AND (VI) THE SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL IN BEDFORD, VIRGINIA. |
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
21% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | Salem, VA | Scholarships for teachers | $94,031 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | Donation for va/md regional college of veterinary medicine | $49,560 |
| Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc | Roanoke, VA | General support | $44,250 |
| Roanoke Va SPCA | Roanoke, VA | General support | $44,250 |
| Child Fund International | Richmond, VA | General support | $25,001 |
| Local Office on Aging | Roanoke, VA | General support | $19,470 |
| Adult Care Center | Salem Va, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| Assisi Animal Clinics Roanoke | Roanoke, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $5,531 |
| Daughters of Charity Emmitsburg Md | Emmitsburg, MD | General support | $5,531 |
| Feeding America Southwest Va | Salem Va, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| Feral | Roanoke, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Roanoke, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| National D-Day Memorial Foundation | Bedford, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | General support | $5,531 |
| Roanoke Ems | Roanoke, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $5,531 |
| Va Paws | Pilot, VA | General support | $5,531 |
| Virginia Western Comm College | Roanoke, VA | Smallwares | $5,531 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,465 | 19 |
| 2024 | $315,788 | 19 |
| 2023 | $248,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101822
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6821945
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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