The Higgs Foundation
The Higgs Foundation is a private foundation based in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It reported making 11 grants totaling $490,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including educational, community, and medical or scientific recipients.
The Higgs Foundation at a glance
In short: The Higgs Foundation gave $490K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,000
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,545
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,652,987
- -17.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Higgs Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8116 Skyecroft Commons Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: (704) 708-6348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Higgs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Point Association of Graduates ($295K). Together the top 10 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 50 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (61%), North Carolina (23%), and Washington, DC (10%). The filing also lists Texas (2%) and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Higgs Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 552% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2020) to $512K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $490K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Point Association of Graduates West Point, NY | Education/Charitable | $295,000 |
| Boys Scouts of America Mecklenburg Charlotte, NC | Community/Charitable | $60,000 |
| Institute for the Study of War Washington, DC | Community/Charitable | $50,000 |
| Patriot Military Family Foundation Mooresville, NC | Community/Charitable | $25,000 |
| Turning Point Monroe, NC | Community/Charitable | $20,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Medical/Scientific | $10,000 |
| Weddington United Methodist Church Weddington, NC | Community/Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation New York, NY | Community/Charitable | $5,000 |
| Home for Our Troops Taunton, MA | Community/Charitable | $5,000 |
| No One Left Behind Foundation Oviedo, FL | Community/Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,652,987 | $165,173 | $505,451 | $490,000 | 11 | $493,530 | $153,252 | $89,333 |
| 2023 | $1,993,265 | $13,909 | $533,075 | $511,700 | 12 | $519,114 | $55,255 | $105,008 |
| 2022 | $2,512,431 | $34,109 | $198,430 | $160,500 | 9 | $180,554 | $40,155 | $122,977 |
| 2021 | $2,734,200 | $498,628 | $273,466 | $236,000 | 13 | — | $478,481 | $138,557 |
| 2020 | $2,509,038 | $125,090 | $138,803 | $106,285 | 5 | — | $100,164 | $124,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Higgs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, military affairs, veterans’ and military families’ services, domestic-abuse support, and cancer care.
The Institute for the Study of War describes its mission as advancing informed understanding of military affairs through research, analysis, and education. Patriot Military Family Foundation says it donates proceeds to support service-disabled veterans and their families. Turning Point says its core mission is to break the cycle of domestic abuse, beginning by offering victims and their children a safe haven.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $490,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $295,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants were $295,000 to the West Point Association of Graduates, $60,000 to Boys Scouts of America Mecklenburg, and $50,000 to the Institute for the Study of War. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Patriot Military Family Foundation and $20,000 to Turning Point.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Higgs, Ann Higgs, Gregory Higgs, and Stephanie L. Higgs as foundation managers.
The Higgs Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Higgs
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Higgs
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie L. Higgs
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Higgs
Foundation Manager
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 The Higgs Foundation
How much does The Higgs Foundation give each year?
The Higgs Foundation gave $490K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $512K across 12 grants.
What is The Higgs Foundation's typical grant size?
The Higgs Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Higgs Foundation give grants?
The Higgs Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (23%) and District of Columbia (10%).
Does The Higgs Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Higgs Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community/Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Higgs Foundation's largest grantees?
The Higgs Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Point Association of Graduates ($295,000), Boys Scouts of America Mecklenburg ($60,000) and Institute for the Study of War ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Higgs Foundation?
The Higgs Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $494K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Higgs Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, military affairs, veterans’ and military families’ services, domestic-abuse support, and cancer care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Higgs Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Higgs Foundation's EIN?
The Higgs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0519824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Higgs 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Higgs Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-higgs-foundation-morg_16bb2fe74fa64fbf933872ff44499e5d
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