The Collins Companies Foundation
The Collins Companies Foundation is the corporate foundation of The Collins Companies and supports charitable and educational programs in communities where Collins operates. The foundation page on the official Collins company website includes downloadable application guidelines and a grant application and lists contact details and examples of recent grants. The foundation is based in Wilsonville, OR and provides support to local food banks and community projects.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid local nonprofit operating in a community where The Collins Companies has operations, with projects focused on food assistance, community facility improvements, childcare or other community services.
Good Fit
- • Programs addressing food security or food pantry operations.
- • Facility improvement or community infrastructure projects with clear budgets.
- • Located in Oregon, Pennsylvania, California or other locations where Collins operates.
- • Existing local relationship or introduction connected to Collins Companies.
Geography
Observed grants span four states (OR, PA, CA, TX) with the largest share concentrated in Oregon (about 43%), showing a multi-state but regionally focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 14 distinct recipients (12 in the prior year) and a high share of new recipients in 2023, indicating a broad and varied recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Application materials and a contact are publicly posted and many new recipients appeared in 2023, but the foundation also states it only considers preselected applicants, so unsolicited access appears possible but limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
