The Colliswarner Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-1854416
Foundation Overview
Based in Alexandria, VA, The Colliswarner Foundation Inc has awarded 153 grants totaling $3,894,360 to organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 13 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in Virginia, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Alexandria (21%), Richmond (18%), Arlington (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 38% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities In Schools Nova | $30,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Menokin Foundation | $20,000 | Warsaw, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | $10,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Viva School | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Venture Philanthropy | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Humanities | $6,000 | Chalottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jacob's Ladder | $1,000 | Urbanna, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Brothers Brother Foundation | $20,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Richmond Public School | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Tall Ship Providence Fund | $125,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Menokin Foundation | $20,000 | Warsaw, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mv Community Services | $2,000 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Potomac School | $50,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Christopher Newport University | $5,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Nova | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hampton Roads Urban Agriculture | $2,500 | Portsmouth, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $100,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Viva School | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Washington Ballet | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Univerity Of Pittsburg | $2,500 | Pittsburg, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Venture Philanthropy | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Menokin Foundation | $20,000 | Warsaw, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mv Community Services | $2,000 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Potomac School | $50,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Christopher Newport University | $5,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Nova | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hampton Roads Urban Agriculture | $2,500 | Portsmouth, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $100,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Viva School | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Washington Ballet | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Univerity Of Pittsburg | $2,500 | Pittsburg, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Against Alzheimer's | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Venture Philanthropy | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Arc (building Bridges Across The River) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Arlington Free Clinic | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Citydance Dream | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dream Project | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Golf My Future My Game | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jamestown Yorktown Foundation | $2,500 | Williamsburg, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Washington | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Menokin Foundation | $40,000 | Warsaw, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mv Community Services | $1,000 | Oak Bluffs, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Potomac School | $50,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Uconn Foundation | $50,000 | Storrs, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Humanities | $8,000 | Chalottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Navigator | $200,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund | $3,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Stars And Stripes Festival | 2020 |
| Menokin Foundation | $40,000 | Warsaw, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Chance For Life Foundation | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| 30 Day Fund Inc | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Dream Project | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Feed More | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | $10,000 | Salem, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Foodbank Of Southeastern Virginia | $10,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Virginia Peninsula Foodbank | $10,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Inova Health | $50,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Northern Neck Land Conservancy | $2,000 | Lancaster, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Office Of Historic Alexandria | $25,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Presidential Precinct | $15,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| City Dance Fy20 | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Fredericksburg Regional Food B | $10,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Golf My Future My Game | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Project Give Back To Community | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Potomac School | $50,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Us Against Alzheimers | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Arlington Food Assistance | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jamestown-yorktown Foundation | $2,500 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Annual Fund Donation | 2018 |
| Venture Philanthropy Partners | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Youth And Educational Funding | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Stars And Stripes Festival | 2018 |
| Usagainstalzheimer's Network | $25,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Funding For Alzheimer's Research | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools Of Nova | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public School Dropout Prevention Initiatives In Northern Va | 2018 |
| Act For Alexandria | $3,920 | Alexandria, VA, US | Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Virginia 21 | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Annual Fund Donation | 2018 |
| Teach For America | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding To Expand Educational Opportunity | 2018 |
| Virginia Healthcare Foundation | $500,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Beyond Blue Initiative | 2018 |
| Scholarship Fund Of Alexandria | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Annual Spring Gala Support | 2018 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2018 Celebration Of Philanthrophy Initiative | 2018 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Urology Department Gift | 2018 |
| Presidential Precinct | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Fonkoze Usa | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide The Financial And Non-financial Services To Empower Haitians - Primarily Women - To Lift Their Families Out Of Poverty | 2018 |
| Coalition Against Trafficking In Women | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To End Human Trafficking In Our Lifetime | 2018 |
| Project Hope | $5,000 | Millwood, VA, US | To Place Power In The Hands Of Health Care Workers To Save Lives Across The Globe | 2018 |
| Solve Mecfs Initiative | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Me/cfs Research | 2018 |
| Va Foundation For Community College Education | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Scholarship Programs | 2018 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $1,500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Possible Dreams Auction | 2018 |
| Jamestown-yorktown Foundation | $2,500 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Annual Fund Donation | 2017 |
| Venture Philanthropy Partners | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Youth And Educational Funding | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Funding To Improve The Quality Of Life For Children, Individuals, Families And The Island Community | 2017 |
| Usagainstalzheimer's Network | $25,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Funding For Alzheimer's Research | 2017 |
| Communities In Schools | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Funding To Support Professionals Working In Public Schools To Help And Empower Students To Stay In School And Achieve In Life | 2017 |
| Act For Alexandria | $3,720 | Alexandria, VA, US | Funding To Connect Donors With Causes About Which They Are Passionate. | 2017 |
| Virginia 21 | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding To Inject Young Virginians Into The Political Process By Providing Information, Training, And Opportunities To Influence Policy-makers. | 2017 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding For Childhood Cancer Research | 2017 |
| The Washington Ballet | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding For Ballet | 2017 |
| Teach For America | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding To Expand Educational Opportunity | 2017 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | To Advance The Distinctive Values And Strengths Of Member Colleges | 2017 |
| The Commonwealth Institute | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding To Use Policy Research And Analysis To Advance The Well-being Of Virginia Communities | 2017 |
| Golf My Future My Game | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding To Raise Awareness Of The Values, The Camaraderie, The Lessons And The Opportunities That Golf Has To Offer | 2017 |
| Fifth St Baptist Church Child Development Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding To Ensure High Quality Early Childhood Education In An Age Appropriate Early Learning Environment While Meeting The Needs Of Each Child | 2017 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | $2,500 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Funding To Advance The Lives Of Those It Serves By Meeting The Comprehensive Needs Of Individuals, Families, And The Community Through A Partnership Of Programs That Provices Accessible Education And Health And Human Services Of The Highest Quality | 2017 |
| Virginia Healthcare Foundation | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding To Increase Access To Primary Healthcare For Uninsured Virginians And Those In Underserved Areas. | 2017 |
| Menokin Foundation | $2,500 | Warsaw, VA, US | Funding To Preserve A National Historic Landmark | 2017 |
| The Arc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities | 2017 |
| Village Capital | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding To Find, Train, And Invest In Entrepreneurs Solving Real World Problems | 2017 |
| Uva Morven Food Lab (uva Foundation) | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Funding To Bring Together Food-related Initiatives From Across The University | 2017 |
| Virginia Latino Higher Education Network | $25,000 | Weems, VA, US | Funding To Improve Access And Retention For Latino Students, To Increase The Numbers Of Latino Faculty And Staff, And To Create Campus Climates Which Are Nurturing And Culturally Sensitive | 2017 |
| Global Wildlife Conservation | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | Funding For The Conservation Of Wildlife | 2017 |
| Jamestown-yorktown Foundation | $2,500 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Annual Fund Donation | 2016 |
| Venture Philanthropy Partners | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Youth And Educational Funding | 2016 |
| Presidential Precinct | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Funding To Invest In The Next Generation Of Leaders | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Martha's Vineyard | $5,000 | Vineyard Haven, MA, US | Funding To Improve The Quality Of Life For Children, Individuals, Families And The Island Community | 2016 |
| Usagainstalzheimer's Network | $10,000 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | Funding For Alzheimer's Research | 2016 |
| Communities In Schools | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Funding To Support Professionals Working In Public Schools To Help And Empower Students To Stay In School And Achieve In Life | 2016 |
| Fonzoke Usa | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding To Help Enable The Rural Poor In Haiti To Organize Themselves Economically | 2016 |
| Northern Neck Land Conservancy | $2,000 | Lancaster County, VA, US | Funding To Provide Support For The Conservation And Preservation Of The Northern Neck | 2016 |
| Children's National Health System | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding To Help The Children's Hospital Excel In Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research, And Education. | 2016 |
| Brain Injury Services Of Swva | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Funding For Brain Injury Survivors And Their Families In Southwest Virginia. | 2016 |
| Virginia College Fund | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding To Provide Students An Affordable, Value-based Education That Prepares Them For Success In A Global Economy. | 2016 |
| Mississippi Center For Justice | $2,500 | Jackson, MS, US | Funding To Improve Initiatives That Improve Lives Of Mississippians. | 2016 |
| Friends Of Rappahannock | $1,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | Funding For A Healthy And Scenic Rappahannock River. | 2016 |
| Virginia Capitol Foundation | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding To Support Ongoing Restoration, Preservation, And Interpretation Of The Virginia Capitol, Capitol Square, And Executive Mansion. | 2016 |
| Act For Alexandria | $3,720 | Alexandria, VA, US | Funding To Connect Donors With Causes About Which They Are Passionate. | 2016 |
| The Aspen Institute | $300,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding For A Nonpartisan Forum For Values-based Leadership And The Exchange Of Ideas. | 2016 |
| Center For Alexandria's Children | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Funding For The Prevention, Investigation, And Treatment Of Child Abuse. | 2016 |
| Virginia Foundation For The Humanities | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Funding To Connect People And Ideas To Explore The Human Experience And Inspire Cultural Engagement. | 2016 |
| United Charitable Programs | $5,000 | Tysons, VA, US | Funding To Support Those Who Want To Help Others, Whether Through Charitable Giving Or By Starting Charitable Programs. | 2016 |
| American Association For Cancer Research | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Funding To Prevent And Cure All Cancers. | 2016 |
| Scholarship Fund For Alexandria | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Funding To Help Ensure That All Alexandria Students, Regardless Of Their Socioeconomic Background, Have The Opportunity To Attend College. | 2016 |
| Virginia 21 | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Funding To Inject Young Virginians Into The Political Process By Providing Information, Training, And Opportunities To Influence Policy-makers. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 54-1854416 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 201 N UNION STREET STE 300 Alexandria, VA 22314-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Colliswarner Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Mark R Warner |
|---|---|
| Director | Lisa D Collis |
| Asst. Secr. | Nicholas D Perrins |
Forms 990-PF
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