Collins Ernest H - Ua
This organization is a private foundation focused on supporting religious and community service initiatives, particularly within the Methodist Church. Its mission appears to center on providing general operating support to various local churches and healthcare institutions, thereby fostering community welfare and faith-based activities. The foundation primarily serves religious organizations, including multiple Methodist churches and a medical center, indicating a strong commitment to faith and community health. Its funding activities are concentrated in a specific geographic area, with all grants directed to recipients located in Pennsylvania.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small- to mid-size Pennsylvania nonprofits with an established local presence—especially faith-based congregations, community organizations, or local healthcare providers seeking general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Located in the foundation's state and serving the same local communities.
- • Faith-based or community service mission similar to prior grantees (several Methodist churches funded).
- • Asking for general operating support in line with prior grants.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior engagement with current grantees or trustees.
- • Track record of multi-year local service or repeat funding history.
Geography
Observed grants across three years were all made within a single state (Pennsylvania), indicating a narrowly local geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds seven distinct recipients each year, including independent churches and a local medical center, so the recipient set is modest but not tiny; however most recipients recur across years.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited and the foundation declares it funds only preselected applicants; combined with repeated grantees (six repeat recipients) this suggests new entrants are unlikely without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
