Private foundation · EIN 04-6906900 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Robert F Higgins Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $461K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$461K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Malden Catholic High SchoolMalden, MAGeneral$250K
American Academy of Arts & SciencesCambridge, MAGeneral$125K
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAGeneral$25K
Mv YouthChilmark, MAGeneral$25K
Pioneer InstituteBoston, MAGeneral$25K
Sears House AssociationBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Tcc Employer FundChesnut Hill, MAGeneral$1,000

About this foundation

The Robert F Higgins Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Jdj Fos, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Robert F Higgins Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Robert F Higgins Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $461K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Robert F Higgins Foundation give?

Massachusetts (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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