John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,625 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$107,625
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $120,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $120,000 | 47 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $107,625 | 44 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
John W and Clara C Higgins 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 3 | $20,500 |
| Maine | 8 | $17,083 |
| Arizona | 5 | $16,000 |
| New York | 7 | $14,375 |
| Illinois | 9 | $10,500 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $7,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,167 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Humane Association of New Mexico | General support | $10,000 |
| Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary Pka Candy Kitchen Rescue Ranch | General support | $5,250 |
| Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity | General support | $5,250 |
| Flagstaff International Relief Effort | General support | $5,000 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy Formerly Beford Land Trust | General support | $3,500 |
| Verde Valley Humane Society | General support | $3,500 |
| Rockend Inc | General support | $3,333 |
| Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory | General support | $3,000 |
| Artist Organized Art Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Paw Placement of Northern Arizona DBA High Country Humane | General support | $3,000 |
| The Putney School | General support | $3,000 |
| Concord Hospital Trust | General support | $3,000 |
| Feast | General support | $3,000 |
| Jericho Project | General support | $3,000 |
| Island Readers and Writers an Initiative for Maine Children | General support | $2,500 |
| Acadia Wildlife Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Emily Harvey Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Sedona Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Hancock County (SPCA) | General support | $2,375 |
| Primary Information Inc | General support | $2,375 |
| Episcopal Church of the Ascension | General support | $2,167 |
| Anthology Film Archives | General support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $2,000 |
| Skyart NFP | General support | $2,000 |
| Oberlin College | General support | $2,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Photography | General support | $2,000 |
| Eddy House | General support | $2,000 |
| Translate Gender | General support | $2,000 |
| The People's Pantry | General support | $2,000 |
| New England Disabled Sports | General support | $2,000 |
| Bedford Community Food Pantry F/A Bedford Lions Charitable Fnd | General support | $2,000 |
| Verde Valley Sanctuary | General support | $2,000 |
| Center for Books Arts Incorporated 1974 | General support | $1,500 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General support | $1,375 |
| Island Connections | General support | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Maine | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Fulcrum Point New Music Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Anthropocene Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Veronica Wilding-White Winters
- Heather J Wilding
- Sumner B Tilton Jr
Questions people ask
Does John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation give?
$107,625 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Veronica Wilding-White Winters (Trustee), Heather J Wilding (Trustee) and Sumner B Tilton Jr (Power of Attorney).
What does John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and environment and conservation.