John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation
The John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation is an independent private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Established in 1956, the foundation supports museums, arts organizations, and educational institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$985K
+18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$108K
-10.3% YoY
Grant Count
44
-6.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Museums and arts organizations
- Education
- Arts and culture (including film and video)
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants to support its stated focus areas, with recent activity documented in 2024 IRS filings.
Grant Range
$500–$11,000
Ready to take the next step with John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has funded organizations in Illinois, Maine, and New York, though its primary location is Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024):
- Total assets: $984,687
- Total giving: $107,625
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $984,687 | $831,553 | $881,872 |
| Revenue | $420,218 | $96,622 | $62,373 |
| Expenses | $137,826 | $148,392 | $184,125 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $109,506 | $122,998 | $148,339 |
| Net Investment Income | $259,099 | $71,228 | $26,587 |
| Distributable Amount | $149,032 | $122,416 | $122,049 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA WILDING-WHITE WINTERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HEATHER J WILDING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUMNER B TILTON JR | POWER OF ATTORNEY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 100 Front St Fl 5 Worcester, MA 01608-1425
Phone: 508-459-8000
Website: Fletchertilton.com
EIN: 04-6026914
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Charles J Tasker Memorial Scholarship Fund
HANOVER, MA
Assets
$98K
Grants
1
Total Given
$8K
Marshall M & Barbara J Sloane Pvt Found
CHESTNUT HILL, MA
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
11
Total Given
$75K
John J Mcardle Iii & Joan C Mcardle
ANDOVER, MA
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
13
Total Given
$205K
Massachusetts Association of Realtors
FOXBOROUGH, MA
Assets
$18.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$71K
Communities for Restorative Justice
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$524K
Grants
1
Total Given
$61K
Hingham Historical Society Inc
HINGHAM, MA
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities