OVERVIEW: The Collingwood Foundation broadly supports a variety of organizations across the United States.
IP TAKE: It may be challenging for grant seekers to get in touch with this low profile funder. Due to its lack of transparency, it is unclear what grantmaking strategies the foundation uses in the LGBTQ space. This is not any easy nut to crack, but call them to see what they look for in grantees in order to get a better understanding of how to get on their radar. Likely, this foundation prioritizes needs in SoCal and Los Angeles, so consider its geographical priorities when approaching them.
PROFILE: Established in 1994, this Los Angeles-based nonprofit focuses its grantmaking on LGBT services, medical and health services and research, and legal services. The Collingwood Foundation should not be confused with the Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation, which is a completely separate entity.
Grants for LGBTQ and Human Rights
The Collingwood Foundation maintains a low public profile, does not maintain a website and does not employ a formal staff. According to its tax filings, however, the foundation makes grants for LGBTQ causes and has supported organizations such as the Arcus Foundation, GLAAD (formerly the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN).
Tax filings show the foundation also makes grants for security and human rights-related causes and grants for public health. Past grantees in the human rights space include American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Doctors Without Borders Usany, Southern Poverty Law Center, and American National Red Cross.
Grants for Public Health and Los Angeles
Collingwood does not name specific health grantmaking interests in this space, but appears to prefer large, established health institutions rather than grassroots efforts, across Los Angeles. Health grantees include Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles, Wounded Warrior Project, and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Important Grant Details:
Grants amounts typically range from $1,000 to $50,000. Although Collingwood supports local and community-based organizations, its LGBTQ grants tend to be awarded to larger, national establishments.
The Collingwood Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications or requests for funding.
PEOPLE:
Search for staff contact info and bios in PeopleFinder (paid subscribers only).
CONTACT:
Collingwood Foundation
8882 Collingwood Drive
Los Angeles, California 90069
(310) 360-0829