Higgins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Higgins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $129,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$129,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $114,900 the year before.
68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $130,000 | 28 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $114,900 | 16 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 22 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Higgins Family 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.
What Higgins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8 | $53,000 |
| New York | 4 | $30,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $17,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Unrestricted general | $16,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Friends of Little Compton Wellness Ctr | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Little Compton Community Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| United Way of Martin County Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Little Compton Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Tam High PTSA | Unrestricted general | $5,500 |
| Emerson College | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Little Compton Wellness Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Public Theater Shakespeare Festival | Unarestricted general | $5,000 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Tiger Academy | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Friends of Sakonnet Lighthouse | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Unite the World With Africa Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Greenscape of Jacksonville | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Town of Little Compton | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of NYC | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Sophia Academy | Unrestricted general | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Lauren Higgins Hancock
- Meg A Oliver
Questions people ask
Does Higgins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Higgins Family Foundation give?
$129,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Higgins Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Lauren Higgins Hancock (Co-Fiduciary) and Meg A Oliver (Co-Fiduciary).
What does Higgins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.