The Lois M Collier Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 20-7437674 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$33.3M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$175,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $2,000,000.
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
84% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comm Foundation of Pb & Martin Cnt Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counti | West Palm Beach, FL | Community revitalization& education | $15,361,836 |
| City Harvest City Harvest | New York, NY | Provide food for the hungry | $11,300,000 |
| University of Southern Indiana University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | Educational scholarships | $2,550,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Provide opportunities to students | $2,000,000 |
| University of Evansville University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | Educational scholarships | $1,030,927 |
| Doe Fund Doe Fund | New York, NY | Fighting poverty and homelessness | $500,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | Prep & delivery of meals to elderly | $175,000 |
| Equine Rescue Resources Inc Equine Rescue Resources Inc | Pine Bush, NY | Rescue & protect animals | $125,000 |
| Amer Soc for Prev of Cruelty to Ani Prev of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Rescue and protect animals | $100,000 |
| Family Promise of Jacksonville Family Promise of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Fighting poverty & homelessness | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | Chicago, IL | Caring for families W/ ill children | $50,000 |
| Irreverent Warriors Irreverent Warriors | Leander, TX | Fighting veteran suicide | $25,000 |
| Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescu Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue | Rutherfordton, NC | Rescue and protect animals | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,292,763 | 13 |
| 2023 | $3,787,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511339349103471
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7437674
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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