2nd Lt. Richard Collins III Foundation

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2nd Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Foundation

Working Towards A Hate-Free, More Just Society For All

$1 million in annual ROTC scholarship funding plus mentorship.

Scholarships

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Outward Bound program connects ROTC Cadets from HBCU and PWI (Predominantly White Institutions).

Building Bridges

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Social Justice Alliance engages students and community members.

Social Justice

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Collaborations include U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Bedrock.

Collaborations

The 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation is doing first-in-the-nation work.

Our Work

News

Events

Sat, Dec 06
Lt. Collins Day of Service
City Ranch
RSVP
Dec 06, 2025, 11:00 AM
City Ranch, 7613 Dogwood Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA
Join the BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance, 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation and the Mission Continues as we honor the life and legacy of Lt. Richard Collins III through a day of service, reflection, and community impact. Register at go.umd.edu/serve
Fri, Dec 12
Richard's Birthday Celebration: Rich With Love mini-documentary screening
Bowie Playhouse
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Dec 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Pk Dr, Bowie, MD 20715, USA
Join us for a screening of Rich With Love, a mini-documentary, and panel discussion in partnership with the City of Bowie. The event will be held Friday, December 12, from 6:30 – 9:00 PM at the Bowie Playhouse.
Fri, Jan 30
Leadership Museum Tours and Dinner
Location is TBD
Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jan 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
Location is TBD

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Ryan Pelham

Ryan Pelham

West Point and HBCU cadets

2nd LT Richard W. Collins III Foundation

2nd LT Richard W. Collins III Foundation

Ryan Pelham

46

cadets completing Outward Bound

826

college scholarships to HBCU students, in the past year alone

300+

volunteers supporting Strength 2 Love 2 Farm

400+

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Our Impact

Below are some of our recent accomplishments.

Richard's Story

"He wanted to be a general officer, and he had what it would take to be a general."

Richard W. Collins III

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We are unique.
To our knowledge, we are the only non-profit in the country supporting ROTC cadets from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), working to build bridges and break down racial barriers in the military.

– Dawn Collins

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