The MPD Higgins Foundation
The MPD Higgins Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It makes grants to charitable organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The MPD Higgins Foundation at a glance
In short: The MPD Higgins Foundation gave $81K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,263
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,644,907
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% 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 The MPD Higgins 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: PO Box 55806, Boston, MA 02205-5806
Phone: (617) 482-5270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MPD Higgins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baker Senior Center Naples ($35K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida 46%, Hawaii 31%, California 9%, Massachusetts 7%, and Minnesota 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The MPD Higgins Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2025) to $99K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Senior Center Naples Naples, FL | General Purposes | $35,000 |
| Marimed Foundation Kaneohe, HI | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Parker School Kamuela, HI | General, Cpaital, Financial | $10,000 |
| Grass Valley Charter School Grass Valley, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Uc Davis Health Sacramento, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Sea Education Association Falmouth, MA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Bancroft School Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Milton Academy Milton, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Thoroughbred Placement Resources Upper Marlboro, MD | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,644,907 | $121,715 | $97,685 | $81,000 | 19 | $81,000 | $102,728 | $91,331 |
| 2024 | $1,620,877 | $325,317 | $112,074 | $93,000 | 19 | $99,145 | $320,536 | $87,247 |
| 2023 | $1,706,184 | $184,788 | $108,210 | $95,125 | 24 | $98,215 | $167,059 | $96,127 |
| 2022 | $1,629,606 | $107,289 | $117,331 | $99,250 | 24 | $102,270 | $99,221 | $98,842 |
| 2021 | $1,639,648 | $240,449 | $106,882 | $90,000 | 19 | $92,938 | $229,258 | $109,386 |
| 2020 | $1,506,105 | $134,848 | $104,533 | $90,000 | 31 | — | $126,591 | $93,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MPD Higgins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe work in areas including services and support for seniors, education, health care, ocean education and stewardship, care and rehoming for retired racehorses, and affordable housing. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated list of the foundation’s priorities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $81,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest grants included $35,000 to Baker Senior Center Naples, whose mission is to provide confidence, connection, and support to seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties; $15,000 to Marimed Foundation; and $10,000 to Parker School, which says it prepares students for college and encourages them to contribute to the global community. Other grants included $5,000 to Grass Valley Charter School and $2,500 each to Mayo Clinic and SEA Education Association. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research; SEA Education Association says it educates and inspires ocean scholars, stewards, and leaders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Prentiss C. Higgins and David D. Higgins as trustees.
The MPD Higgins Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David D. Higgins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Prentiss C. Higgins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: MILTON P HIGGINS III Dec'd (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Milton P. Higgins III (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 MPD Higgins Foundation
How much does The MPD Higgins Foundation give each year?
The MPD Higgins Foundation gave $81K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 19 grants.
What is The MPD Higgins Foundation's typical grant size?
The MPD Higgins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,263, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The MPD Higgins Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does The MPD Higgins Foundation give grants?
The MPD Higgins Foundation's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Hawaii (31%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The MPD Higgins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The MPD Higgins Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The MPD Higgins Foundation's largest grantees?
The MPD Higgins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Baker Senior Center Naples ($35,000), Marimed Foundation ($15,000) and Parker School ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The MPD Higgins Foundation?
The MPD Higgins Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (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 The MPD Higgins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe work in areas including services and support for seniors, education, health care, ocean education and stewardship, care and rehoming for retired racehorses, and affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The MPD Higgins 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 MPD Higgins Foundation's EIN?
The MPD Higgins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6651457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The MPD Higgins 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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