Collins Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-3936382
Foundation Overview
Based in Rehoboth Beach, DE, Collins Charitable Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $1,967,950 to organizations in Delaware, Massachusetts and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $950 to $50,000, with a median award of $7,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 28 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Delaware, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Delaware, funding concentrates in Rehoboth Beach (43%), Lewes (15%), Newark (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 14% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (54%). 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 Collins Charitable Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $25,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Childrens Beach House | $15,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Clear Space Theatre | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Community Resource Center | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Friends Of Rehoboth Beach Public Li | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Lighthouse For Broken Wings | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Pathways To Success | $10,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Society | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Beach Main Street | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire Dept | $5,000 | Rehoboth, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | $10,000 | Arbutus, MD, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Sussex County Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| University Of Delaware | $20,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Village Improvement Association | $4,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Arch Street Center | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Camden Coalition Of Healthcare | $10,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Merr Institute | $5,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Southern De Therapeutic Riding | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Friends Of Middletown Free Library | $5,000 | Media, PA, US | Donation | 2024 |
| First Tee - Delaware | $10,000 | Rockland, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Joshua M Freeman Foundation | $10,000 | Selbyville, DE, US | Donation | 2024 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $15,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Childrens Beach House | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Clear Space Theatre | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Community Resource Center | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $10,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Friends Of Rehoboth Beach Public Li | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Lighthouse For Broken Wings | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Pathways To Success | $10,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Society | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Rehoboth Beach Main Street | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire Dept | $5,000 | Rehoboth, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | $10,000 | Arbutus, MD, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Sussex County Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| University Of Delaware | $35,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Village Improvement Association | $4,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Arch Street Center | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Camden Coalition Of Healthcare | $5,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Merr Institute | $5,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Southern De Therapeutic Riding | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $15,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Childrens Beach House | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Clear Space Theatre | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $20,000 | Broomall, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rehoboth Beach Public Li | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Grassroots Rescue | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lighthouse For Broken Wings | $5,000 | Harbeson, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Maryland Science Center | $2,000 | Baltinore, MD, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Pathways To Success | $10,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Society | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Main Street | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire Dept | $5,000 | Rehoboth, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | $10,000 | Arbutus, MD, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sussex County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $35,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Village Improvement Association | $2,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Arch Street Center | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Camden Coalition Of Healthcare | $10,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $15,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Childrens Beach House | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Clear Space Theatre | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $20,000 | Broomall, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rehoboth Beach Public Li | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Grassroots Rescue | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lighthouse For Broken Wings | $5,000 | Harbeson, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Maryland Science Center | $2,000 | Baltinore, MD, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Pathways To Success | $10,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Society | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Main Street | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire Dept | $5,000 | Rehoboth, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | $10,000 | Arbutus, MD, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sussex County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $35,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Village Improvement Association | $2,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Arch Street Center | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Camden Coalition Of Healthcare | $10,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $15,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Childrens Beach House | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Clear Space Theatre | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $20,000 | Broomall, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rehoboth Beach Public Li | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Grassroots Rescue | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lighthouse For Broken Wings | $5,000 | Harbeson, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Maryland Science Center | $2,000 | Baltinore, MD, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Pathways To Success | $10,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Society | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Main Street | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire Dept | $5,000 | Rehoboth, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | $10,000 | Arbutus, MD, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sussex County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $35,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Village Improvement Association | $2,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Arch Street Center | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Camden Coalition Of Healthcare | $10,000 | Camden, NJ, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Childrens Beach House | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Society | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| University Of Delaware | $30,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| 350 Org | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Friends Of Rehoboth Beach Public Li | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| American For Immigrant Justice | $5,000 | Virginia Gardens, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Grassroots Rescue | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Clear Space Theatre | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Community Resource Center | $50,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | $20,000 | Broomall, PA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Village Improvement Association | $2,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Sussex County Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Rehoboth Beach Main Street | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | $10,000 | Arbutus, MD, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Maryland Science Center | $2,000 | Baltinore, MD, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Delaware Center For The Inland Bays | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $15,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Rehoboth Beach Vol Fire Dept | $5,000 | Rehoboth, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Prevention Point | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Lighthouse For Broken Wings | $5,000 | Harbeson, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Pathways To Success | $5,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | $14,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support Competitive Athletic Programs For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support Families With Sick Children Access To Medical Care And Resources | 2020 |
| University Of Delaware | $10,000 | Newark, DE, US | Support The Blue Hen Strong Fund (education) | 2020 |
| Village Improvement Association | $950 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Support The Improvement And Progress Of Rehoboth Beach | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels-rehobothlewes | $25,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Support To Provide Meals To Elderly And The Economically Disadvantaged | 2020 |
| Clear Space Theatre | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Support The Performing Arts In Rehoboth Beach | 2020 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $20,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Support The Expansion And Improvement Of Health Care In The Local Community | 2020 |
| Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Support Critical Emergency Services To The Local Community | 2020 |
| University Of Delaware-ceee | $20,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support The Research Of Prevention And Treatment For Individuals With Cystic Fibrosis | 2020 |
| Prevention Point | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support The Provision Of Health Services To Indviduals With Drug Abuse Problems | 2020 |
| Community Resource Center | $25,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Support Providing Critical Services To Families Of Need In The Local Community | 2020 |
| Friends Of Rehoboth Beach Public Li | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Support The Local Community Library | 2020 |
| 350org | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support The Transition To A Cleaner Environment Through Renewable Energy Expansion | 2020 |
| Americans For Immigrant Justice | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Support Legal And Advocacy Services For Immigrants And Asylum Seekers | 2020 |
| Lighthouse For Broken Wings | $5,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Support Providing Emergency Housing To The Local Homeless During Winter Months | 2020 |
| Foodbank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Support Providing Food To Individuals Struggling To Overcome Hunger And Poverty. | 2020 |
| Children's Beach House | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Support Children With Communicative Disabilities And Other Special Needs | 2020 |
| Main Street Rehoboth | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Support The Beautification Of Downtown Rehoboth Beach | 2020 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Society | $5,000 | Behoboth Beach, DE, US | Support Local Arts Through The Education Of The History Of Rehoboth Beach | 2020 |
| University Of Delaware-ceee | $20,000 | Newark, DE, US | Support The Center Of Economic Education & Entrepreneurship | 2020 |
| Grass Roots Rescue | $2,000 | Milton, DE, US | Support Shelter For Animals In High Risk Areas | 2020 |
| Sussex County Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Georgetown, DE, US | Support For Providing Affordable Housing To Families Of Need | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 84-3936382 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 49 WEST SIDE DR Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| President | John R Collins |
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| Vice Preside | Margaret P Collins |
Forms 990-PF
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