John & Florence Higgins Trust
John & Florence Higgins Trust is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $642K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $74K. Net investment income was $49K.
John & Florence Higgins Trust at a glance
In short: John & Florence Higgins Trust gave $74K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $74K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $73,683
- +127.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $73,683
- +127.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $73,683
- Total assets
- $641,844
- -4.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who John & Florence Higgins Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Treasurer Town of Skowhegan ($74K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John & Florence Higgins Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 191% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $91K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Treasurer Town of Skowhegan Skowhegan, ME | Operating Support | $73,683 |
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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 | $641,844 | $56,730 | $86,495 | $73,683 | 1 | $77,230 | $48,959 | $40,460 |
| 2025 | $671,594 | $73,938 | $43,839 | $32,349 | 1 | $35,809 | $66,430 | $38,742 |
| 2024 | $641,483 | $32,383 | $48,418 | $35,141 | 1 | $39,445 | $25,364 | $36,658 |
| 2023 | $657,512 | $-27,729 | $115,722 | $91,080 | 1 | $93,457 | $11,893 | $38,394 |
| 2022 | $800,944 | $47,162 | $23,473 | $11,618 | 1 | $15,025 | $38,708 | $44,464 |
| 2021 | $777,250 | $67,462 | $28,662 | $18,288 | 1 | — | $60,128 | $40,373 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Florence Higgins Trust reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John & Florence Higgins Trust's only listed officer is Keybank National Association, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Keybank National Association
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2026)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to Keybank National Association (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John & Florence Higgins Trust
How much does John & Florence Higgins Trust give each year?
John & Florence Higgins Trust gave $74K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is John & Florence Higgins Trust?
John & Florence Higgins Trust reported $642K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John & Florence Higgins Trust operate?
John & Florence Higgins Trust has awarded grants in Maine.
What is John & Florence Higgins Trust's EIN?
John & Florence Higgins Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6031453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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