Private foundation · EIN 51-6541118 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Biggs Testamentary Charitable Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $312K total, median $312K. 100% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$312K
Median grant
$312K
Stays in DE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Biggs Museum of American ArtDover, DEOperating support$312K

About this foundation

Biggs Testamentary Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Christiana Tr Dv of Wsfs Bnk Ttee, 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 Biggs Testamentary Charitable Trust 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 Biggs Testamentary Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $312K across 1 grants, a median of $312K.

Where does Biggs Testamentary Charitable Trust give?

Delaware (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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