Collins Medical Trust
29100 SW Town Center Loop W
Suite 300
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
Voice: 503.826.5230
Fax: 503.826.5302
A .pdf copy of prior year Annual Reports and the Policies & Procedures can be downloaded from the list below.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The
Collins Medical Trust was established in 1956 by Truman W. Collins as a
tax-exempt charitable trust under the laws of the State of Oregon. It is recognized by the Internal Revenue
Service as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and
has been classified as a private foundation under Section 509(a) of the
Code. The Trust is directed by a Board of Trustees.
POLICIES:
The Original Trust document states that
monies from the Trust shall be used:
“To aid, further, promote, develop,
encourage and sponsor research, experiment and work in the cause, cure and
treatment of human disease or in any field of medical research, and to aid, further and promote
medical education.”
With this statement as a
guide, and having knowledge of the desires and concerns of the Trustor, Mr.
Collins, and applicable laws, the Trustees over the ensuing years have
established the following general guidelines under which grant
requests are considered:
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Disbursements are made only to organizations which have established their tax-exempt status with the U.S. Treasury Department and are operated exclusively for scientific and/or educational purposes.
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Organizations that are committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Preference is given to projects conducted by qualified organizations within Oregon.
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Investigators should be newly embarking on their research career (e.g., postdoctoral fellows and assistant professors), clearly supported by their respective mentor(s), and proposing projects that position the investigator for future funding.
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The maximum funding for research grants is $30,000.
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Funds cannot be paid directly to or for the benefit of any specific individual. This does not preclude grants to qualified institutions for organized scholarship programs.
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Disbursements are normally not made to “Private Foundations” as defined in the Internal Revenue Code
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The Trust does not support efforts to influence legislation or other political action.
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In considering projects involving substantial funds, the Trust expects the applicant to explain what additional funds will constitute the balance for the total amount.
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Research involving human subjects, animals or recombinant DNA must be approved by the appropriate institutional review board (IRB/IACUC/IBC). Investigators are encouraged to have this approval in process or completed at the time of application. No funds will be distributed until IRB/IACUC/IBC approval is obtained; although awards are made, the actual spending only commences upon approval of the relevant institutional review board.
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Funds cannot be used for overhead or indirect expenses associated with the research project.
SUBMISSION
PROCEDURES:
Requests for information and applications for grants
from the Collins Medical Trust
should be presented in writing. Grant applications should contain the following
sections. While there is no page limit, applications should be both
sufficiently detailed and concise.
Executive Summary (introduction, project aims and methods, expected outcomes, plans for subsequent grant applications to extend the work, mentor involvement, and
alphabetical list of acronyms used in the proposal)
Introduction
Background
Project description (overview, specific aims,methods, analysis, and timelines)
Limitations, potential pitfalls, and alternatives
Project significance
Plans for future funding
Investigator background and experience
IRB/IACUC approval or status
Budget and budget justification (maximum $30,000 for
direct costs, not to include indirect or overhead expenses. If total funds of a project exceed the limit,
explain the source of the balance)
References
Biosketches of investigator(s) and mentor(s) (NIH
format preferred)
Letters of support (e.g., mentor(s), department
chair; mentor letter should state what time and resources the mentor will provide to support the
investigator; for MD investigators, protected time for research
Other clarifying information: -
The exact name of the organization or agency making the application, and the date the project would begin if funded.
- A copy of the letter from the Treasury Department of the U.S. which grants tax exempt status and a statement that the applicant is classified as “Not a Private Foundation” as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.
Electronic submission
(preferred): via email to CMT@collinsmedicaltrust.org (a single .pdf document preferred)
Hard Copy submission (double-sided, please): Submit the original and 1
photocopy of the proposal (including
any supporting documentation). Mail
to:
Shannon Osieczanek, Administrator Contact Information
Collins
Medical Trust Phone: 503.826.5230
29100
SW Town Center Loop W CMT@collinsmedicaltrust.org
Suite 300 http://www.collinsmedicaltrust.org/
Wilsonville,
Oregon 97070
REPLIES TO
APPLICATIONS:
The Trustees meet three times a year, in
January, May and September. Requests
should be submitted by the last business day of the month preceding
these months to receive timely consideration. It is not possible to react to
emergency requests for crash programs.
When an application has finally been acted upon by the Trustees, it will
be accepted or rejected in writing sent to the mailing address of the applicant
by the first week in the following month.
REPORTS:
The
organization receiving a grant from the
Collins Medical Trust has a responsibility to report on the use of the
funds. Unless otherwise indicated at the time disbursement is made, reports are
requested to be made annually until a year after the project has been
completed. These reports should cover not only progress but also evaluate the
results achieved. Additionally, throughout the duration of the project, any
substantial changes in scope, personnel, or funds that are re-directed from the
original purpose should be reported to the Administrator of the Collins Medical
Trust for approval by the Trustees at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Please
note that the Collins Medical Trust expects acknowledgement, primarily in
scientific publications, for its support of the project.
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