Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21
Preselected recipients only
Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21 is a private foundation in Saratoga Springs, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $880,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $525,000. 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$880,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $364,525 | 27 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 20 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $880,000 | 23 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21 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.
What Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $525,000 |
| New York | 16 | $315,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Donation | $525,000 |
| Shelters of Saratoga | Donation | $205,000 |
| Saratoga Plan | Donation | $55,000 |
| U Michigan | Donation | $25,000 |
| Spac | Donation | $10,000 |
| Self Help Africa | Donation | $10,000 |
| Give Directly | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oxfam America | Donation | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Donation | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank | Donation | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Donation | $5,000 |
| TRF | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Prairie | Donation | $2,500 |
| Bcca | Donation | $2,500 |
| Equine Advocates | Donation | $2,500 |
| Homeless and Travelers Aid Society | Donation | $2,500 |
| Veterans Community and Housing Coalition | Donation | $2,500 |
| Grassland Bird Trust | Donation | $2,000 |
| Life Works | Donation | $1,500 |
| Universal Preservation Hall | Donation | $1,000 |
| WHMT | Donation | $1,000 |
| Outright International | Donation | $1,000 |
| Red Cross | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Higgins
Questions people ask
Does Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21 give?
$880,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Higgins (Trustee).
What does Higgins Family Foundation Uad 11-18-21 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and international.