Biggs Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Biggs Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Brewster, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $1.0 million | 2 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $60,500 | 9 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Biggs Family Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $34,500 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | General charitable purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| American Youth Foundation | General charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Polly Hill Arboretum | General charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival of STL | General charitable purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lovethelou | General charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Gentleman of Vision | General charitable purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Washington University | General charitable purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Dancing Classroom | General charitable purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Parish | General charitable purpose of the organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Biggs
- Henry P Biggs
- Theresa McShane Biggs
Questions people ask
Does Biggs Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Biggs Family Charitable Foundation give?
$60,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Biggs Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John H Biggs (Trustee), Henry P Biggs (Trustee) and Theresa McShane Biggs (Trustee).