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Form 990-PFTax year 2019EIN 75-6040743

James M Collins Foundation

A private foundation in Dallas, TX. Its return for tax year 2019 lists 52 grants and $583,449 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2019 (period ending Dec 31, 2019), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
James M Collins Foundation
8115 Preston Road Suite 680
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 691-2032
Form and materials
There is no special form for requests of contributions or gifts for public charitable purposes, which includes charitable, scientific, literary, religious and educational public purposes. A simple letter setting forth public purpose is sufficient. There is no restriction on geographical areas. There are dollar limitations depending on availability of funds and the choice of the trustees of the project that most benefits the public charitable purpose.
Deadlines
Requests are received anytime. Notice of approval, rejection, and request for additional information
Restrictions
There is no restriction on geographical areas. Contributions, gifts, and awards are made exclusively in aid of public charitable purposes. This includes such charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and educational public purposes as the trustees select from time to time and not for any other purposes. No scholarships or loans or grants for further studies and research are made to individuals. The foundation makes contributions to some pre-selected organizations. Award programs would be pre-selected depending on the public need.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2019

    $583,449

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $13,670,770

  • Tax year 2018

    $613,028

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $14,624,196

Grants paid in 2019

52 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Frost School of MusicCoral Gables, FL

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $75,000
  2. The Park SchoolBrookline, MA

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $60,000
  3. University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $50,000
  4. Phillips AcademyAndover, MA

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $40,000
  5. PBSDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $39,750
  6. UT SouthwesternDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $35,150
  7. St John's Episcopal SchoolDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $27,500
  8. Friends of FlorenceWashington, DC

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $25,000
  9. University of St AndrewsUnited Kingdom

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $24,000
  10. Contemporary Arts Museum of HoustonHouston, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $20,000
  11. Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $20,000
  12. Aspen InstiuteAspen, CO

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $19,600
  13. Family PlaceDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $15,000
  14. Goodwill Industries of DallasDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $15,000
  15. United WayDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $15,000
  16. Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $13,000
  17. Amigos de Las AmericasHouston, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $10,000
  18. Handel & Haydn SocietyBoston, MA

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $10,000
  19. Highland Park Presbyterian ChurchDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $7,000
  20. KeraDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $5,000
  21. Lifeflight of MaineCamden, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $5,000
  22. AccesscirclesGreenwich, CT

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $4,000
  23. Freshwater Coast Community FoundationAbbeville, SC

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $4,000
  24. Educational OpportunitiesMulberry, FL

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $3,300
  25. Baylor Scott & White Healthcare FoundationDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $3,000
  26. Christ ChurchIrving, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $3,000
  27. Islesboro Community FundIslesboro, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $3,000
  28. Senior SourceDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $3,000
  29. Islesboro Ambulance AssociationIslesboro, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,200
  30. Arthritis FoundationDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,000
  31. North Texas Food BankPlano, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,000
  32. Parkland FoundationDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,000
  33. Retina Foundation of the SouthwestDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,000
  34. Salvation ArmyDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,000
  35. Scottish Rite Hospital of TexasDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,000
  36. VNA Meals on WheelsDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $2,000
  37. Boot CampaignDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,500
  38. Dallas ArboretumDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,399
  39. American Red CrossDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  40. Atlanta Speech SchoolAtlanta, GA

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  41. Beacon Project (boardman Cottage)Isleboro, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  42. Center for Brain HealthDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  43. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  44. Islesboro Community CenterIslesboro, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  45. Southwestern Medical FoundationDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  46. St Phillip's SchoolDallas, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $1,000
  47. Baylor School of NursingWaco, TX

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $500
  48. Islesboro Island TrustIsleboro, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $500
  49. Kiawah ConservancyKiawah Island, SC

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $400
  50. Woodward AcademyCollege Park, GA

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $250
  51. Friends of Alice Pendleton LibraryIsleboro, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $200
  52. Islesboro Historical SocietyIslesboro, ME

    To further the intended purpose of religious, educational and scientific organizations.

    $200

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education6 grants $132,25056% of the total
  2. Arts and culture2 grants $35,00015% of the total
  3. Human services2 grants $19,0008% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $17,0007% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  6. Religion2 grants $10,3004% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $9,5004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas28 grants $232,799
  2. Massachusetts4 grants $130,000
  3. Florida3 grants $128,300
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $25,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $19,600
  6. Maine8 grants $13,100
  7. South Carolina2 grants $4,400
  8. Connecticut1 grant $4,000
  9. Georgia2 grants $1,250
  10. New York1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Dorothy Dann Collins TorbertPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael CollinsVICE PRES Hours 0Pay $0
  • Dorothy Collins WeaverSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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