The Colliswarner Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation focused on providing general support to various charitable causes. Its mission appears to center on enhancing community well-being through funding initiatives in health, education, and human services, with a notable emphasis on Alzheimer's support and educational nonprofits. The foundation serves a diverse range of organizations, including health charities, community service clubs, and conservation groups. While it primarily operates in Virginia, it also supports organizations in Washington, D.C., and other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A geographically regional nonprofit (especially in Virginia/DC) seeking general operating support, with existing local credibility or a referral into the foundation’s network and programs aligned with prior grantees (education, health/Alzheimer’s, conservation).
Good Fit
- • Located in Virginia, DC, or nearby states and serving local/regional needs
- • Requests general operating support rather than a highly restricted project grant
- • Program areas that match prior grantees (Alzheimer’s, education, conservation, community services)
- • Has an established relationship or can secure an introduction from a current/former grantee
- • Capacity to manage mid-sized grants (from a few thousand up to six figures)
Geography
Observed grants span four states with the majority of dollars going to Virginia and significant giving to DC, indicating a regional (state/nearby-state) footprint rather than purely local or national giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a dozen-plus distinct grantees (and a similar count the prior year) including both local and national charities, so the portfolio funds many independent organizations even though dollars are concentrated among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows new grantees appear (six new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected applicants and no public submission route is visible, so entry for unfamiliar applicants likely requires introductions or relationship-building.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
