Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ellicott City, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $107,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$277,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$107,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $278,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $278,000 | 16 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $277,500 | 14 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Higgins 11070 Resort Road Suite 307, Ellicott City, MD 21042 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 480-8264 |
| What to submit | Grant application should include a cover letter, description of project and budget. |
| Restrictions | Grants will only be made to organizations qualifying as exempt organizations under Section 501c3 of the IRC. The initial foci of the Foundation are: medical research, specifically including efforts to improve the scientific knowlege of, and to develop therapies and find cures for conditions such as autism, addiction, alcoholism and neurological disorders b Therapeutic care, specifically including hospice care and therapeutic intervention for individuals with debilitating health or neurological disorders and c Issues relating to women's health. After the directors and officers evaluate the merits of each proposal and request, contributions will be made by the Foundation in a manner deemed best suited to promote the primary purposes of the Foundation. Contributions will be made on a case by case basis as proposals are received. |
What Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $107,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $70,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $60,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organization for Autism Research | Supports programs and services dedicated to promoting research that helps individuals with autism and their families find much-needed answers to their immediate and urgent questions. | $107,000 |
| Angels Place | Supports programs for adults with developmental disabilities. | $50,000 |
| Center for Music by People w Disabi | Supports programs that make music-related activities - music learning, music making, composing, performing and recording - accessible to children, teenagers and adults with disabilities in the county of Missoula, MT. | $20,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Pediatric speech support | $17,500 |
| Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults | Supports cancer programs for young adults | $15,000 |
| Towson University Foundation | Supports autism programs. | $12,500 |
| Harbor Lights Pregnancy and Info Ct | Support programs and services for women who experience unplanned and planned pregnancies. | $10,000 |
| Ursuline High School | Supports educational programs at Ursuline High School. | $10,000 |
| Wayne State University | Supports student scholarship programs. | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Howard County | Supports programs for individuals with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Supports their autism scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Autism Society of Maryland | Supports autism programs | $2,500 |
| Multicultural Children's Tennis Ass | Supports tennis programs at local schools. | $2,000 |
| Association of Community Services | Supports programs to connect non-profits | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Marie Higgins
- Stacy Loiacono
- Joseph Loiacono
Questions people ask
Does Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc give?
$277,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Marie Higgins (Director), Stacy Loiacono (Director) and Joseph Loiacono (Director).
What does Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, education and youth programs.