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The Robert F Higgins Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Jdj Fos. It holds total assets of $10.1M. Annual income is reported at $5.8M. Total assets have grown from $4.5M in 2011 to $10.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, The Robert F Higgins Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $540K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $138K in 2021 to $403K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $250K, with an average award of $60K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$46K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 3 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.
The Robert F Higgins Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
The Robert F Higgins Foundation has distributed a total of $540K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $60K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $250K.
The Robert F Higgins Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Robert F Higgins Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F Higgins | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$10.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$10.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$540K
Average Grant
$60K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fessenden SchoolGENERAL | West Newton, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| American Academy Of Arts & SciencesGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Mv YouthGENERAL | Chilmark, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Sheriff'S Meadow FoundationGENERAL | Vineyard Haven, MA | $13K | 2022 |
| Malden Catholic High SchoolGENERAL | Malden, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Harvard Catholic CenterGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2022 |