The Higgins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Higgins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $446,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$446,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $343,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $516,000 | 22 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $343,500 | 19 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $446,000 | 20 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Higgins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $211,000 |
| New York | 3 | $130,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | General operating support | $50,000 |
| UW Medicine Development | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Circle of Care | General operating support | $25,000 |
| College Is Real | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Forterra NW | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Swedish Hospital Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Seattle Aquarium Society | General operating support | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Washington | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rainer Scholars | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Represent US | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Long Live the Kings | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Stewardship Partners | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Soulimination | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank M Higgins II
- Leslie Magid
Questions people ask
Does The Higgins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Higgins Family Foundation give?
$446,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Higgins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank M Higgins II (Trustee) and Leslie Magid (Trustee).
What does The Higgins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.