Higgs Family Foundation
Higgs Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, predominantly in Florida.
Higgs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Higgs Family Foundation gave $145K across 28 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $145,280
- +21.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,189
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,137,690
- +12.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (8 of 28, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Higgs Family Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit a letter of solicitation stating the organization’s charitable purpose to George Higgs. Awards are restricted to organizations qualified under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: George Higgs
Mailing address: 350 Shores Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 234-8492
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Higgs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Holy Cross Catholic Church ($15K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients. The remaining grant dollars were reported as 1% each to recipients in the District of Columbia, Michigan, and New York. Many of the listed grantees are based in Vero Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Higgs Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 28 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2024) to $333K (2021). In 2026 it made 28 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Church Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Whole Family Health Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Johns Island Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Indian River Symphonic Association Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Indian River Habitat of Humanity Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Island Community Service League Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,300 |
| United Against Poverty Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,137,690 | $552,911 | $167,759 | $145,280 | 28 | $146,145 | $273,107 | $147,154 |
| 2025 | $1,901,978 | $522,148 | $139,479 | $119,605 | 24 | $121,305 | $248,210 | $122,295 |
| 2024 | $1,692,339 | $173,453 | $116,291 | $101,667 | 19 | $103,363 | $161,821 | $102,742 |
| 2023 | $1,635,177 | $135,703 | $127,968 | $110,675 | 27 | $112,225 | $123,075 | $99,995 |
| 2022 | $1,627,442 | $171,679 | $144,796 | $123,975 | 23 | $127,459 | $155,069 | $112,804 |
| 2021 | $1,600,559 | $93,265 | $350,194 | $333,250 | 25 | — | $81,077 | $102,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Higgs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth development, arts and culture, education, health and human services, poverty relief, and community charitable giving. For example, Gifford Youth Achievement Center describes its mission as helping youth build self-esteem, develop character, and reach their potential. The Vero Beach Museum of Art says it provides educational and humanities programs, exhibitions, and art collections for the public. The Learning Alliance describes its work as improving student literacy by equipping educators to teach children to read.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $145,280. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest grants included $15,000 each to Holy Cross Catholic Church and Whole Family Health; $13,000 to Gifford Youth Achievement Center; $12,000 to Vero Beach Museum of Art; and $11,000 each to Johns Island Foundation and Indian River Symphonic Association. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Indian River Habitat of Humanity, $5,300 to Johns Island Community Service League, and $5,000 each to United Against Poverty, The Salvation Army, The Learning Alliance, and Riverside Theatre.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit a letter of solicitation stating the organization’s charitable purpose. Contributions are limited to organizations qualified under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George Higgs is listed as president on the 2026 filing.
Higgs Family Foundation is led by George Higgs, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George Higgs
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Higgs Family Foundation
How much does Higgs Family Foundation give each year?
Higgs Family Foundation gave $145K across 28 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $120K across 24 grants.
What is Higgs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Higgs Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,750, and its average grant was $5,189, across 28 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Higgs Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Higgs Family Foundation give grants?
Higgs Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (23 grants).
Does Higgs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Higgs Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Higgs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Higgs Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Holy Cross Catholic Church ($15,000), Whole Family Health ($15,000) and Gifford Youth Achievement Center ($13,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Higgs Family Foundation?
Higgs Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Higgs Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth development, arts and culture, education, health and human services, poverty relief, and community charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Higgs Family Foundation?
Submit a letter of solicitation stating the organization’s charitable purpose to George Higgs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Higgs Family Foundation's EIN?
Higgs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3306407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Higgs Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/higgs-family-foundation-morg_77ca350b1a554884a3bb1562cd80f787
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