Private foundation · EIN 20-3409415 · Ellicott City, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lisa Higgins-Hussman Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $278K total, median $10K. 50% of grants stayed in Maryland. Stated restrictions: Grants will only be made to organizations qualifying as exempt organizations under Section 501c3 of the IRC.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$278K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
50%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

Grant application should include a cover letter, description of project and budget. Contact: Lisa Higgins, 11070 Resort Road Suite 307, Ellicott City, MD, 4104808264 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Grants will only be made to organizations qualifying as exempt organizations under Section 501c3 of the IRC. The initial foci of the Foundation are: medical research, specifically including efforts to improve the scientific knowlege of, and to develop therapies and find cures for conditions such as autism, addiction, alcoholism and neurological disorders b Therapeutic care, specifically including hospice care and therapeutic intervention for individuals with debilitating health or neurological disorders and c Issues relating to women's health. After the directors and officers evaluate the mer…

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 12 of 14 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Organization for Autism ResearchArlington, VASupports programs and services dedicated to promoting research that helps individuals with autism and their families find much-needed answe…$107K
Angels PlaceSouthfield, MISupports programs for adults with developmental disabilities.$50K
Center for Music By People W DisabiMissoula, MTSupports programs that make music-related activities - music learning, music making, composing, performing and recording - accessible to ch…$20K
Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MDPediatric speech support$18K
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young AdultsColumbia, MDSupports cancer programs for young adults$15K
Towson University FoundationTowson, MDSupports autism programs.$13K
Harbor Lights Pregnancy and Info CtEast Tawas, MISupport programs and services for women who experience unplanned and planned pregnancies.$10K
Ursuline High SchoolYoungstown, OHSupports educational programs at Ursuline High School.$10K
Special Olympics of Howard CountyColumbia, MDSupports programs for individuals with disabilities.$10K
Autism Society of MarylandColumbia, MDSupports autism programs$2,500
Multicultural Children's Tennis AssColumbia, MDSupports tennis programs at local schools.$2,000
Association of Community ServicesColumbia, MDSupports programs to connect non-profits$1,000

By state: Virginia 1 · Michigan 3 · Maryland 7 · Montana 1 · Ohio 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Lisa Higgins-Hussman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ellicott City, Maryland, administered in care of John P Hussman, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Lisa Higgins-Hussman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application should include a cover letter, description of project and budget. Deadlines: None.

How much does Lisa Higgins-Hussman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $278K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Lisa Higgins-Hussman Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (1 grants), Michigan (3 grants), Maryland (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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