Corina Higginson Trust
Corina Higginson Trust is a private foundation based in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported 54 grants totaling $608,500 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Corina Higginson Trust at a glance
In short: Corina Higginson Trust gave $609K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in District of Columbia. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $608,500
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,269
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $23,389
- -96.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (23 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Corina Higginson Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 8346 Roundhill Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Phone: (301) 893-4049
Website: https://www.corinahigginsontrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Corina Higginson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DC Coalition Against Domestic Viole ($32K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
320 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 320 grants of 320 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, D.C. (62%), Maryland (24%), Virginia (12%), Massachusetts (1%), and Ohio (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Corina Higginson Trust open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 54 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $453K (2023) to $609K (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $609K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Coalition Against Domestic Viole Washington, DC | Charity | $31,500 |
| For Love of Children Washington, DC | Charity | $31,500 |
| We Are Family Senior Outreach Netwo Washington, DC | Charity | $31,500 |
| Critical Exposure Washington, DC | Charity | $25,000 |
| Accokeek Foundation Accokeek, MD | Charity | $17,500 |
| Ayuda Washington, DC | Charity | $17,500 |
| Washington Lawyers Committee Washington, DC | Charity | $17,500 |
| Alive-Inc Alexandria, VA | Charity | $16,500 |
| Equipment Connections for Children Columbia, MD | Charity | $16,500 |
| Metro Stage Alexandria, VA | Charity | $16,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,389 | $420 | $640,631 | $608,500 | 54 | $608,500 | $16,498 | $19,964 |
| 2024 | $663,600 | $53,159 | $609,071 | $566,000 | 49 | $566,000 | $43,108 | $45,204 |
| 2023 | $1,219,512 | $446,147 | $506,083 | $452,500 | 68 | $452,500 | $432,645 | $59,735 |
| 2022 | $1,279,448 | $141,741 | $526,809 | $467,500 | 74 | $467,500 | $123,816 | $95,302 |
| 2021 | $1,664,516 | $575,884 | $535,202 | $468,000 | 75 | $468,000 | $553,377 | $108,046 |
| 2020 | $1,623,834 | $101,468 | $604,033 | $537,500 | 77 | — | $76,180 | $132,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corina Higginson Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in education, youth development, immigrant services, housing and homelessness, community support, and conservation. For example, For Love of Children describes its work as providing educational services beyond the classroom to help students succeed from first grade through college and career. AYUDA describes its mission as advocating for low-income immigrants through legal, social, and language services, training, and outreach. Chesapeake Conservancy describes its work as conserving and restoring the natural and cultural resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust made 54 grants totaling $608,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $31,500, with a median of $15,000. The largest listed grants were $31,500 each to DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, For Love of Children, and We Are Family Senior Outreach Network. Other notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to Critical Exposure; $17,500 each to Accokeek Foundation, AYUDA, and Washington Lawyers’ Committee; and $16,500 each to ALIVE, Equipment Connections for Children, Metro Stage, Calvary Women’s Services, and Chesapeake Conservancy.
The Trust states on its 2025 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wilton C. Corkern Jr., Virginia L. MacKay-Smith, Linda Cropp, and Laura Ford as trustees.
Corina Higginson Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Ford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$16K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Linda Cropp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Virginia L. Mackay-Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Wilton C. Corkern Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Laura Ford (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Corina Higginson Trust
How much does Corina Higginson Trust give each year?
Corina Higginson Trust gave $609K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $566K across 49 grants.
What is Corina Higginson Trust's typical grant size?
Corina Higginson Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $11,269, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Corina Higginson Trust that year got $9K on average.
Where does Corina Higginson Trust give grants?
Corina Higginson Trust gives mostly in District of Columbia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (24 grants), Alexandria, VA (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Annapolis, MD (2 grants).
Does Corina Higginson Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Corina Higginson Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (54 grants).
Who are Corina Higginson Trust's largest grantees?
Corina Higginson Trust's largest 2025 grantees include DC Coalition Against Domestic Viole ($31,500), For Love of Children ($31,500) and We Are Family Senior Outreach Netwo ($31,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Corina Higginson Trust?
Corina Higginson Trust reported $23K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $609K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Corina Higginson Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in education, youth development, immigrant services, housing and homelessness, community support, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Corina Higginson Trust?
Corina Higginson Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check corinahigginsontrust.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Corina Higginson Trust's EIN?
Corina Higginson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6055743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Corina Higginson Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/corina-higginson-trust-morg_0887b142ff3c424d9b214f6a2b9fec86
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