Collins-mcdonald Trust Fund
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives, primarily through scholarships and funding for local emergency services. Its mission emphasizes educational support and disaster preparedness, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and safety. The foundation provides grants to a range of recipients, including educational institutions, fire departments, and health services, indicating a broad focus on both education and public safety. It primarily serves the Lake County area in Oregon, where it supports local organizations and initiatives aimed at improving community resources and services.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Lake County, Oregon–based nonprofit or scholarship applicant working on community services, emergency services/public safety, educational scholarships, or small capital needs that can document need, cost, and tax-exempt status.
Good Fit
- • Located in Lake County, Oregon (in-state/local focus).
- • Project tied to emergency services, volunteer fire/EMS, public safety, scholarships, or community infrastructure.
- • Clear budgeted cost and documented need for equipment, vehicle, renovation, or scholarship support.
- • Ability to submit a written request by mail and provide tax-exempt documentation.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: all grants in the available years were made in Oregon and the foundation's materials state a restriction to Lake County.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (48 distinct recipients) across scholarships, emergency services, community projects, and small capital items, indicating substantial institutional diversity despite the local geographic focus.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: 27 new recipients were funded in the latest year and the foundation provides written-request instructions and a named contact/PO Box, supporting real possibility for unfamiliar applicants to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
