Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation
The Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $171,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical, housing, and charitable areas.
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation gave $172K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,500
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,192
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $1,522,954
- +10.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says requests are by letter; Lori Breyman is listed as the contact. The filing lists restrictions on awards as “Open.”
- Review Cycle
- Open.
- Deadline
- Open.
- Contact
Application contact: Lori Breyman
Mailing address: PO Box 112439, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 273-1012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($14K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 16% to recipients in Washington, DC, 10% to recipients in Virginia, and 8% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2019) to $172K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Clearwater, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| American Cancer Society Tampa, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind Arlington, VA | Medical | $14,000 |
| Carnegie Institution for Science Washington, DC | Medical | $14,000 |
| Child Welfare League of America Washington, DC | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Covenant House of Florida Ft Lauderdale, FL | Housing | $14,000 |
| Epilepsy Services of SW Florida Sarasota, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Chicago, IL | Medical | $14,000 |
| National Federation of the Blind of Tallahassee, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ft Lauderdale, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation?
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 | $1,522,954 | $365,332 | $219,215 | $171,500 | 13 | $193,175 | $339,292 | $208,904 |
| 2024 | $1,376,837 | $180,497 | $199,654 | $157,900 | 13 | $176,722 | $157,565 | $189,813 |
| 2023 | $1,395,994 | $145,136 | $202,343 | $164,500 | 13 | $183,586 | $126,379 | $178,300 |
| 2022 | $1,453,201 | $96,680 | $194,665 | $152,500 | 13 | $173,486 | $76,071 | $184,161 |
| 2021 | $1,551,186 | $153,111 | $187,692 | $151,000 | 10 | $169,768 | $135,187 | $175,388 |
| 2020 | $1,585,767 | $90,157 | $175,418 | $139,750 | 13 | — | $73,657 | $165,772 |
| 2019 | $1,671,028 | $91,418 | $172,777 | $137,550 | 12 | — | $74,918 | $158,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $209K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included medical-purpose awards to organizations such as the American Foundation for the Blind and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, as well as grants listed for housing and charitable purposes.
Among the grantees, the Child Welfare League of America says it works with agencies and partners to advance policies and strategies for better outcomes for vulnerable children, youth, and families. St. Matthew’s House says it seeks to ensure people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction have a pathway from crisis to contributor. The American Foundation for the Blind says its mission is to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. The Muscular Dystrophy Association says it works to empower people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $171,500. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $14,000, with a median grant of $14,000.
Among the listed 2025 awards were $14,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, American Foundation for the Blind, Carnegie Institution for Science, Child Welfare League of America, Covenant House of Florida, Epilepsy Services of SW Florida, Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Federation of the Blind of, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Harry Chapin Food Bank, and St. Matthew’s House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George W. Lange Jr., Robert J. Fiddes, Lori Breyman, and Joseph L. Charles as trustees. Huntington Bank is listed as custodian.
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George W Lange Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Joseph L Charles
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Lori Breyman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Robert J Fiddes
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Huntington Bank
Custodian
On filings since 2019
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $10K, to George W Lange Jr (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation
How much does Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation give each year?
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation gave $172K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 13 grants.
What is Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $13,192, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation give grants?
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (8 grants) and "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($14,000), American Cancer Society ($14,000) and American Foundation for the Blind ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation?
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (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 Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included medical-purpose awards to organizations such as the American Foundation for the Blind and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, as well as grants listed for housing and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6101328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
Grace and Li Yu Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The foundation supports a varied range of charitable organizations, including cultural, health, humanitarian, educational, and religious causes, with nearly all 2025 funding going to California. Its 20 grants ranged from $100 to $187,500, with a median grant of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
20
Total Given
$619K
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Crystal Family Foundation
Reno, NV
The Crystal Family Foundation supports organizations in education, health, and historical and cultural preservation, with recent grants concentrated in Arizona and also reaching Nevada and other states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $235,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$23.4M
Grants
76
Total Given
$878K
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richard-higgins-charitable-foundation-morg_48d72db47bd441c79e212ca672025edb
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_656101328_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/richard-higgins-charitable-foundation-morg_48d72db47bd441c79e212ca672025edb},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-11. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Richard Higgins Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?