Higgins Foundation
Higgins Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sheridan, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $818K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $81K.
Higgins Foundation at a glance
In short: Higgins Foundation gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $817,854
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Higgins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehab Center ($50K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Higgins Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehab Center Tavernier, FL | Native and migratory wild bird rescue, rehabilitation and release | $50,000 |
| Islamorada Community Entertainment Inc Tavernier, FL | Enhancing Local Arts & Supporting Young Artists | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $817,854 | $93,335 | $110,500 | $100,000 | 2 | $105,400 | $80,872 | $43,005 |
| 2023 | $835,019 | $-20,372 | $122,882 | $100,000 | 2 | $109,750 | $13,976 | $45,187 |
| 2022 | $978,273 | $-58,039 | $111,653 | $100,000 | 2 | $104,000 | $18,274 | $51,265 |
| 2021 | $1,147,965 | $126,339 | $108,044 | $100,000 | 2 | $104,000 | $122,295 | $54,628 |
| 2020 | $1,129,670 | $-26,958 | $113,422 | $100,000 | 2 | — | $11,023 | $54,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Higgins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Higgins Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph C. Widener
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy Widener
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Higgins Foundation
How much does Higgins Foundation give each year?
Higgins Foundation gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 2 grants.
How large is Higgins Foundation?
Higgins Foundation reported $818K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Higgins Foundation operate?
Higgins Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Higgins Foundation's EIN?
Higgins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0321699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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