Corina Higginson Trust
Corina Higginson Trust is a private foundation in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $608,500 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $31,500. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$608,500
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$31,500
- Assets$23,389
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $566,000 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $452,500 | 68 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $566,000 | 49 | $662,557 |
| 2025 | $608,500 | 54 | $23,389 |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Check the foundation's website before you apply.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Corina Higginson Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 24 | $380,000 |
| Maryland | 13 | $145,500 |
| Virginia | 7 | $70,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Coalition Against Domestic Viole | Charity | $31,500 |
| For Love of Children | Charity | $31,500 |
| We Are Family Senior Outreach Netwo | Charity | $31,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $25,000 |
| Accokeek Foundation | Charity | $17,500 |
| Ayuda | Charity | $17,500 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee | Charity | $17,500 |
| Alive-Inc | Charity | $16,500 |
| Equipment Connections for Children | Charity | $16,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $16,500 |
| Calvary Women's Services | Charity | $16,500 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | Charity | $16,500 |
| DC Kincare Alliance | Charity | $16,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $16,500 |
| Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena | Charity | $16,500 |
| Iona Senior Services | Charity | $16,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $16,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $16,500 |
| Rob's Barbershop Community Foundati | Charity | $16,500 |
| Suited for Change | Charity | $16,500 |
| Arts for the Aging Inc | Charity | $15,000 |
| Artstream Inc | Charity | $15,000 |
| Common Good City Farm | Charity | $15,000 |
| Community Advocates for Family Yout | Charity | $15,000 |
| Community Forklift | Charity | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $15,000 |
| Friends of the National Arboretum | Charity | $15,000 |
| Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz | Charity | $15,000 |
| Hope and A Home Inc | Charity | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $15,000 |
| Prince George's Child Resource Cent | Charity | $15,000 |
| Safe Spot Children's Advocacy Cente | Charity | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $15,000 |
| Grafton School | Charity | $2,500 |
| Meade Memorial Church | Charity | $2,500 |
| City Year DC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $2,000 |
| Covenant House DC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Girls Inc | Charity | $1,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wilton C Corkern Jr
- Virginia L Mackay-Smith
- Linda Cropp
- Laura Ford
Questions people ask
Does Corina Higginson Trust accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Corina Higginson Trust give?
$608,500 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Corina Higginson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wilton C Corkern Jr (Trustee), Virginia L Mackay-Smith (Trustee), Linda Cropp (Trustee) and Laura Ford (Trustee).
What does Corina Higginson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, seniors and environment and conservation.