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Stuart Higley Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW CANAAN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Dana C Ackerly. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $767K. Total assets have decreased from $1.5M in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and Virginia. According to available records, Stuart Higley Foundation Inc. has made 23 grants totaling $88K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $57K in 2020 to $31K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Virginia, New York, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 16 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.
Stuart Higley Foundation Inc. 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 CT, VA, NY.
Stuart Higley Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $88K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Stuart Higley Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stuart Higley Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW CANAAN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy H Cudd | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan B Reilly | SECRETARY-TREASURER/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert An Cudd | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louise H John | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Mattis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne Broussard | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Victoria Boland | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$76K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$50K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$35K
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$88K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cannan Community FoundationHELP SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS | New Canaan, CT | $8K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossSUPPORT FOR FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES | Boone, IA | $5K | 2022 |
| Darien LibrarySUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND LEARNING. | Darien, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Tunnell To TowersSUPPORT FOR AMERICAS FIRST RESPONDERS, VETERANS AND FAMILIES | Staten Island, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Darien Book Aid Plan IncSUPPORT FOR MEDICAL SERVICES | Darien, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Siena AcademySUPPORT FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Great Falls, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Global Medical Releif FundPROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS | Staten Island, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancySUPPORT PROGRAMS TO PRESERVE LAND AND WATER IN CONNECTICUT | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| Long Beach Day NurseryCARING FOR CHILDREN OF WORKING MOTHERS | Long Beach, CA | $7K | 2020 |
| The Darien LibraryEDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR THE COMMUNITY | Darien, CT | $6K | 2020 |
| Ascanius The Youth Classics InstituteSUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Burke, VA | $6K | 2020 |
| Staying Put In New CanaanSUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS | New Canaan, CT | $4K | 2020 |
| Global Medical Relief FundSUPPORT FOR MEDICAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN | Staten Island, NY | $4K | 2020 |
| Jefferson Office Of Institutional AdvancementSUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CLINICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND DISCOVERY. | Philadelphia, PA | $4K | 2020 |
| Dca Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS | Darien, CT | $3K | 2020 |
| Castleton Historical SocietyGENEALOGY AND HISTORICAL RESEARCH | Castleton, VT | $3K | 2020 |
| Darien Historical SoceitySUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO PRESERVE THE TOWN OF DARIEN | Darien, CT | $3K | 2020 |
| Family Centers DarienSUPPORT FOR EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS | Darien, CT | $1K | 2020 |
| Exponent PhilanthropySUPPORT PROGRAMS SERVING FUNDERS WHO PRACTICE PHILANTHROPY | Washington, DC | $765 | 2020 |
| Westover SchoolSUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Middlebury, CT | $500 | 2020 |
| New Cannan Historical SocietyPRESERVE AND PROTECT THE LAND IN NEW CANAAN | New Canaan, CT | $500 | 2020 |
| At Home In DarienPROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS | Darien, CT | $500 | 2020 |