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Mary Sue Collins Foundation is a private trust based in ROANOKE, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $7.1M. Annual income is reported at $2M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Mary Sue Collins Foundation has made 83 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $240K and $280K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $280K distributed across 21 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $74K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$64K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Mary Sue Collins Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, NY, MA.
Mary Sue Collins Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 83 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $74K.
The foundation's exempt purposes are limited to operating exclusively for the following religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and/or educational purposes: (i) the support of educational organizations that are located within the area comprising the city of roanoke, virginia and extending out in a thirty (30) mile radius of the boundary lines of the city of roanoke and that are providing education to children and young adults under the age of twenty-six; (ii) the prevention of cruelty to animals and the education of the care of animals, (iii) the provision of food, medicine, medical supplies, and other necessities of life to children, abused individuals, underprivileged individuals, and the elderly; (iv) the education of students at colleges and universities who are interested in the teaching profession at any grade level; (v) the support of roman catholic women's religious orders, and (vi) the support of the national d-day memorial in bedford, virginia.
Mary Sue Collins Foundation is headquartered in ROANOKE, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olin R Melchionna Jr Co Spilman | TRUSTEE | $59K | $0 | $59K |
| Elizabeth M Melchionna Co Spilman | TRUSTEE | $20K | $0 | $20K |
Total Giving
$349K
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
$8.1M
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
$248K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$422K
Distribution Amount
$364K
Total: $350K
Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS | Salem, VA | $66K | 2023 |
| Rescue Mission Of Roanoke IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $31K | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech FoundationDONATION FOR VA/MD REGIONAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE | Blacksburg, VA | $31K | 2023 |
| Roanoke Va SpcaGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $31K | 2023 |
| Childfund InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $18K | 2023 |
| Local Office On AgingGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $14K | 2023 |
| National D-Day Memorial FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bedford, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Oxfam AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Roanoke Angels Of AssisiGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Roanoke EmsGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| UnicefGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Va PawsGENERAL SUPPORT | Pilot, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Virginia Western Comm CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Kimoyo LtdGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| CareGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $4K | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Kanab, UT | $4K | 2023 |
| Daughters Of Charity Emmitsburg MdGENERAL SUPPORT | Emmitsburg, MD | $4K | 2023 |
| Feeding America Southwest VaGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem Va, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| FeralGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army National Capital & Virginia Division - DhqGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |