Private foundation · EIN 25-6850955 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Higgins Fam Foundation Deed of Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $40K total, median $4,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$40K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NYGeneral operating$12K
St Christophers Episcopal ChurchLinthicum, MAGeneral operating$8,000
The New School for Social ResearchNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Groton SchoolGroton, MAGeneral operating$5,000
Massachusetts General Hospital FundBoston, MAGeneral operating$4,000
Westover School IncMiddlebury, CTGeneral operating$3,000
The Peck SchoolMorristown, NJGeneral operating$2,000
Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's AllianceChatham, MAGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 4 · New York 2 · Connecticut 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Higgins Fam Foundation Deed of Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Higgins Fam Foundation Deed of Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Higgins Fam Foundation Deed of Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $40K across 8 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Higgins Fam Foundation Deed of Tr give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), New York (2 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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