The Collins Companies Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 26-2768979 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$640K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$14.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Environmental Council | Pittsburgh, PA | Knox & kane trail phase II | $150,000 |
| Ruth M Smith Center | Sheffield, PA | Kitchen/Gathering space | $90,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Missoula, MT | Fremont-Winema trails restoration | $70,000 |
| Klamath Family Head Start | Klamath Falls, OR | Playground updates | $60,000 |
| Kane Area School District | Kane, PA | Scoreboard | $50,000 |
| Almanor Basin Food Pantry | Chester, CA | Food donation | $45,000 |
| Lake County Food Share | Lakeville, OR | Food donation | $45,000 |
| Sierra Hospice | Chester, CA | Upgrade thrift store furnace | $40,000 |
| Kane Area Food Pantry | Kane, PA | Food donation | $30,000 |
| Kane Community Center | Kane, PA | Building improvements | $28,975 |
| Solid Ground Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy Center | Klamath Falls, OR | Facility enhancements | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Klamath Basin | Klamath Falls, OR | Assistance donation | $7,500 |
| Klamath Lake Counties Food Bank | Klamath Falls, OR | Food donation | $7,500 |
| Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise | Kane, PA | Volunteer organization informational video project | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $639,975 | 14 |
| 2024 | $469,959 | 16 |
| 2023 | $365,007 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104360
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2768979
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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