The Collins Foundation
Overview
Mission
To support various charitable causes located in or for the benefit of Boulder County, Colorado.
Annual application deadlines
November 30
Program areas
Arts, culture and humanities
Education
Environment/animals
Health
Human services
Religion
Program limitations
Limited to charitable organizations operating in or supporting Boulder County, Colorado.
States served
Colorado
Geographic limitations
Boulder County, Colorado
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Grants are made to charitable organizations operating in or benefitting the residents of Boulder County, Colorado.
Requirements
- Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3).
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $7,500
Average number of grants per year: 10 - 15
Average total giving per year: $80,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by November 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by April for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Collins Foundation was established by William Ray Collins and Ruth E. Collins for charitable, religious and educational purposes and organizations within Boulder County, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Collins were residents of Boulder, and they were co-owners of a clothing and shoe store. Mrs. Collins died on May 22, 1978, and Mr. Collins died on June 11, 1981.
Mission
To support various charitable causes located in or for the benefit of Boulder County, Colorado.
Annual application deadlines
November 30
Program areas
Arts, culture and humanities
Education
Environment/animals
Health
Human services
Religion
Program limitations
Limited to charitable organizations operating in or supporting Boulder County, Colorado.
States served
Colorado
Geographic limitations
Boulder County, Colorado
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grants are made to charitable organizations operating in or benefitting the residents of Boulder County, Colorado.
Requirements
- Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3).
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $7,500
Average number of grants per year: 10 - 15
Average total giving per year: $80,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by November 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by April for applications received by the deadline.
Required reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Collins Foundation was established by William Ray Collins and Ruth E. Collins for charitable, religious and educational purposes and organizations within Boulder County, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Collins were residents of Boulder, and they were co-owners of a clothing and shoe store. Mrs. Collins died on May 22, 1978, and Mr. Collins died on June 11, 1981.
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