Private foundation · EIN 63-6197968 · Jackson, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Laura Calfee Higdon Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Set annually) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 106 grants paid, $96K total, median $1,000. Stated restrictions: Escambia county, al; santa rosa county, fl

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
106
$96K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MS
—
of grants
Deadline
Set annually
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Trustmark National Bank, P O Box 469, Brewton, Al, 2518673231 Deadlines: Set annually Restrictions: Escambia county, al; santa rosa county, fl

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

Laura Calfee Higdon Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Mississippi, administered in care of 1st Natl Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Laura Calfee Higdon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: Set annually.

How much does Laura Calfee Higdon Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $96K across 106 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Laura Calfee Higdon Charitable Foundation give?

Alabama (94 grants), Florida (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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