The Collins Foundation has been serving the communities of Oregon since 1947. As a family foundation, we take pride in generations of family service, each new generation working to keep pace with a rapidly changing Oregon to serve the state’s communities in the best possible way.  Demographic changes and growing disparities in Oregon, combined with an evolving awareness around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, inspired us to seek a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. 

In 2014, we embarked on a process to learn about, question, and wrestle with what it means to serve Oregon’s diverse communities, and to develop a plan to guide our work. The first step in this process was an equity assessment of staff and trustees that surfaced the values of respect, collaboration, and mutual learning. 

The Collins Foundation

Carol Cheney

Emilie Cortes

Kymberli Contreras

Jmeyer

Leann Do

Jackie Murphy

The Leadership Team at The Collins Foundation is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the organization, ensuring that its initiatives reflect the values of respect, collaboration, and mutual learning. This team works to address the evolving needs of Oregon's diverse communities by fostering an inclusive culture, guiding philanthropy efforts, and driving organizational change to better serve constituents. Through shared leadership and collaboration, they actively engage with stakeholders to enhance the foundation's impact in the community.

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