The Carol and James Collins Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 30-0100019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$31.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
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
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $185,000 |
| Collins & Katz Family YMCA | Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $162,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $57,500 |
| Discovery Cube Los Angeles | Sylmar, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | Santa Monica, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Change Reaction | Sherman Oaks, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| First Graduate | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $45,500 |
| Alliance College-Ready Public Schools | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $45,000 |
| LA Promise Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Support culinary arts program | $42,500 |
| The 30 Birds Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $42,500 |
| Student Health Services Fund dba The LA trust for Children's Health | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $42,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the LA Harbor | San Pedro, CA | General operating support | $41,000 |
| 826La | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Get Lit-Words Ignite Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| PS Arts | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Students Run America dba Students Run LA | Tarzana, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| A Window Between Worlds | La Canada, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Bob Baker Marionette Theater | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Spirit Series Inc | Santa Monica, CA | To support So Cal School Scholarship Fund | $38,060 |
| Da Vinci Schools | El Segundo, CA | To support LifeLaunch Project | $35,000 |
| Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | To support Youth Re-entry Programs | $35,000 |
| LA County Department of Arts and Culture | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $35,000 |
| The SEED School of LA County | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $35,000 |
| The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company | Pasadena, CA | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of W San Gabriel Valley and Eastside | Monterey Park, CA | To support Power Hour | $30,000 |
| Mar Vista Family Center | Culver City, CA | Support By Youth For Youth program | $30,000 |
| New Earth Organization | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| PF Bresee Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange | Oakland, CA | To support PHE LA | $30,000 |
| The M3nd Project | Laguna Beach, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Inner City Youth Orchestra of LA | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| New Village Charter School Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Network | Hollywood, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| One Voice | Santa Monica, CA | To support College Scholars program | $25,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support, center for strategic partnership | $25,000 |
| Young Storytellers Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Two Bit Circus Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $22,500 |
| LA Pship for Early Childhood Investment | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Our Children LA | Santa Monica, CA | General operating support | $18,000 |
| California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Sacramento, CA | To support ProStart Program at High Schools | $15,000 |
| Fringe Benefits | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Minds Matter of Los Angeles Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Mount St Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | Support Community Amassador Program | $15,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego | Solana Beach, CA | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Coro Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Westminster Community Playhouse | Westminster, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Marlborough School | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | Newport Coast, CA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Decorative Arts Society | Newport Beach, CA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Coalition For Humane Immigrants Rights | Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Sherman Gardens | Corona del Mar, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Angel City Chorale | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,006,060 | 62 |
| 2024 | $1,547,670 | 68 |
| 2023 | $432,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349101814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0100019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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