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