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Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Solvang, California · EIN 770537256

Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Solvang, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $64,500 and the largest $64,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $64,600 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$53,00023$1.1 million
2024$64,6001$1.1 million
2025$64,5001$0

How to apply

Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$64,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached
Solvang, CA
Charitable$64,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation give?

$64,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $64,500.

Who runs Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Priscilla Higgins (President), Mark Higgins (Director) and Neal Higgins (Director).

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