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Higgs Foundation is a private corporation based in WAXHAW, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Green & Mcelreath. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $555K. Total assets have decreased from $2.5M in 2010 to $1.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and North Carolina. According to available records, Higgs Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $427K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $106K in 2020 to $321K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $117K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, North Carolina, Texas, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$115K
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.
Higgs Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NC, TX.
Higgs Foundation has distributed a total of $427K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $117K.
Higgs Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Higgs Foundation is headquartered in WAXHAW, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie L Higgs | FOUNDATION MGR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Higgs | FOUNDATION MGR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Higgs | FOUNDATION MGR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory Higgs | FOUNDATION MGR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$427K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning PointCOMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | Monroe, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| West Point Association Of GraduatesEDUCATION/CHARITABLE | West Point, NY | $117K | 2022 |
| Weddington United Methodist ChurchCOMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | Weddington, NC | $15K | 2022 |
| Patriot Military Family FoundationCOMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | Mooresville, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys Scouts Of America MecklenburgCOMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterMEDICAL/SCIENTIFIC | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of AmericaCOMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | New Yor, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Childrens Of Fallen Patriots FoundationCOMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | Reston, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Baby BundlesCOMMUNITY/CHARITABLE | Charlotte, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaPROGRAMS TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2020 |
| Turning Point Of Union CountyPROVIDE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFE SHELTER | Monroe, NC | $10K | 2020 |