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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-3082610

Colina Foundation

A private foundation in Grosse Ile, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 34 grants and $180,615 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
John or Nancy Colina
PO Box 667
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 516-6685
Form and materials
N/A
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
Colina Foundation Grant Guidelines Started in 1992, the Colina Foundation has as it's mission statement "helping children". Programs focusing on children 0-5 and their families are the primary focus of this foundation, although programs for children up to age 18 are considered. The geographic preference is the Southern Wayne County (Michigan) area, with additional support in communities where trustees live. Typical grant amounts range from $500 - $10,000. We often offer matching grants, thereby encouraging groups to broaden their scope of funding. Because needs are great and funds are always limited, it is the intent of the founders to offer support for specific projects that focus on our target population, and hopefully, can affect societal change. Types of funding we do not supply include: buildings, construction, capital expenditures, sports activity booster funds, or on-going operational support. We do not offer college scholarships or individual aid. Proposals are accepted at any

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $180,615

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $4,099,556

  • Tax year 2023

    $187,341

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $3,839,284

  • Tax year 2022

    $177,636

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $3,345,961

  • Tax year 2021

    $198,880

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $4,306,645

  • Tax year 2020

    $175,925

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $3,740,140

  • Tax year 2019

    $143,644

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $3,348,741

  • Tax year 2018

    $120,845

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $2,807,735

Grants paid in 2024

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Detroit Public TelevisionWixom, MI

    Educate as to Importance of Water

    $25,000
  2. Ecology CenterAnn Arbor, MI

    Healthy Environment

    $12,000
  3. Book TrustDenver, CO

    Free Books for Schools (Pre-K, Elementary)

    $10,000
  4. Fish & LoavesTaylor, MI

    Choice Pantry

    $10,000
  5. Girl Scouts of SE MichiganDetroit, MI

    Steam

    $10,000
  6. National Kidney Foundation of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Nutrition

    $10,000
  7. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MtnsDenver, CO

    Health Education

    $10,000
  8. Vista MariaDearborn HTS, MI

    Help At-Risk Young Women

    $10,000
  9. Ripple Effects Community Inclusion CenterPortage, MI

    Autistic/Disability Education

    $7,000
  10. Community Grown GardensGrosse Ile, MI

    Nutrition, Science, STEM

    $6,385
  11. Community Foundation of Northern ColoradoFort Collins, CO

    Teaching Philanthropy, Community Benefit

    $6,000
  12. Reef Environmental Education FoundationKey Largo, FL

    Protect Coral Reef

    $6,000
  13. Wayne Metro CAAWyandotte, MI

    Financial Education

    $6,000
  14. EarthJusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental Health

    $5,000
  15. KidsPakLoveland, CO

    Feeding Kids

    $5,000
  16. STEM GreenhouseGrand Rapids, MI

    After School Program

    $5,000
  17. Time to ShareGrosse Ile, MI

    Furnishings for Low Income

    $5,000
  18. Treetops CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI

    Help Refugee Women

    $5,000
  19. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    Promote Protection of Natural Resources

    $4,500
  20. Friends of Detroit RiverTaylor, MI

    Educate as to Importance of Water

    $4,000
  21. The Henry FordDearborn, MI

    History Education

    $2,500
  22. Sustainable Living AssociationFort Collins, CO

    Hiring Coordinator for Youth Event

    $2,400
  23. Generous HandsVicksburg, MI

    Food Insecurity

    $2,000
  24. MiCANLansing, MI

    Healthy Environment

    $2,000
  25. Project Self-SufficiencyLoveland, CO

    Food Insecurity

    $2,000
  26. Council of Michigan FoundationsDetroit, MI

    Professional Networking

    $1,500
  27. American Stroke AssociationSouthfield, MI

    Stroke Prevention Research

    $1,000
  28. Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  29. Free Speech for PeopleAustin, TX

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  30. St Philip Lutheran ChurchTrenton, MI

    Speaker Series

    $1,000
  31. Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Professional Networking

    $830
  32. Friends of Shelter DogsAthens, OH

    Protect Shelter Dogs

    $500
  33. Lincoln Park Farmers MarketLincoln Park, MI

    Better Nutrition

    $500
  34. Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI

    Awareness of PFAS in Water System

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment4 grants $25,50028% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture3 grants $17,00019% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $15,50017% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation2 grants $13,00014% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $6,8308% of the total
  6. Human services1 grant $5,0006% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $7,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan21 grants $126,385
  2. Colorado6 grants $35,400
  3. Florida1 grant $6,000
  4. New York2 grants $5,500
  5. California1 grant $5,000
  6. Texas1 grant $1,000
  7. District of Columbia1 grant $830
  8. Ohio1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John ColinaPresident Hours 0Pay $0
  • Nancy ColinaSecretary/Treasurer Hours 0Pay $0
  • JoMarie GoergeTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lori Colina-LeeTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Simon LeeTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael GoergeTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Tyler GoergeTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Cassandra GoergeTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Annika GurrolaTrustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Issac Zeke NaveTrustee Hours 0Pay $0

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