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Also known as: C/O FRANK M HIGGINS II
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Higgins Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MERCER ISLAND, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Frank Milton Pete Higgins Ii. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $754K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Higgins Family Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $440K and $516K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Oregon, California, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Higgins Family Foundation reported 58 individual grants totaling $1.4 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $28,750. Its largest single grant in the record was $125,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $536,040 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in WA, which received 47 of the 58 grants on record (81 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 26 distinct grantees, 73 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Wild Salmon Center ($115,000), Children's Hospital Circle Of Care ($75,000) and American Red Cross ($75,000).
Computed from 58 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$85K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Higgins Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, CA.
Higgins Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K.
Higgins Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Higgins Family Foundation is headquartered in MERCER ISLAND, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank M Higgins Ii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie Magid | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$536K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$516K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$157K
Distribution Amount
$167K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle AquariumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $125K | 2023 |
| Wild Salmon CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $55K | 2023 |
| Forterra NwGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Circle Of CareGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Swedish Hospital FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Rainer ScholarsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Represent UsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Florence, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| College Is RealGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Danville, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Of WashingtonGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Room OneGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Twisp, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ethical Apparel FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer ResearchGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| SouliminationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Trust For Public LandGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Long Live The KingsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Stewardship PartnersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Methow ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Winthrop, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Methow Housing TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Twisp, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fare StartGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2022 |
| Uw MedicineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2022 |
| Swedish Medical Center FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2021 |