Higgins Elysabeth C B-Tr
Preselected recipients only
Higgins Elysabeth C B-Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $12,000. 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$40,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $60,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $60,000 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 8 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Higgins Elysabeth C B-Tr 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 Elysabeth C B-Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $18,000 |
| New York | 2 | $17,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lawrence College | General operating | $12,000 |
| St Christophers Episcopal Church | General operating | $8,000 |
| The New School for Social Research | General operating | $5,000 |
| Groton School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Fund | General operating | $4,000 |
| Westover School Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Peck School | General operating | $2,000 |
| Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Higgins Elysabeth C B-Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Higgins Elysabeth C B-Tr give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Higgins Elysabeth C B-Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Higgins Elysabeth C B-Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.