Private foundation · EIN 20-0217792 · Norwich, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Higley Foundation Inc

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: 15 grants paid, $630K total, median $17K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$630K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Norwich Building Tomorrow FoundatioNorwich, NYRenovations south broad park, fairgrounds, & curb appeal program$255K
Broad Street United Methodist ChurcNorwich, NYRoof & steeple, good program$108K
Aunt Mary's HouseNorwich, NYOperations$75K
Impact ProjectGreene, NYMaterials- operations$45K
Northeast Classic Car MuseumNorwich, NYEquipment purchase$30K
Catholic Charities of CnyNorwich, NYFood pantry$20K
Chenango County Blues SocietyNorwich, NYMusic festival concerts in the park$20K
Promote Oxford NowOxford, NYPool pavilion & housing project$17K
Chenango Valley Amateur Radio AssnNorwich, NYRadio tower & antennas$15K
ColorscapeNorwich, NYArt festival$12K
Toys for TotsNew Berlin, NYPurchase toys$12K
God's Bread SmyrnaSmyrna, NYFood pantry$6,000
Chenango SPCANorwich, NYSpay/neuter program$5,600
Chenango County Historical SocietyNorwich, NYHometown hero program$5,000
The Bandera Family Community AllianBinghamton, NYChristmas dinner$5,000

About this foundation

Higley Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwich, New York, administered in care of Sterling F Higley, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Higley Foundation Inc 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 Higley Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $630K across 15 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Higley Foundation Inc give?

New York (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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