The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving to charitable organizations for purposes including education, literacy, environmental protection, medical care, and support for first responders, veterans, and families.
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc gave $55K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Connecticut. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,200
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,520
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,268,033
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (31% 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 Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc
- 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: 76 Park Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 966-3507
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Block Island Nature Conservancy ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 31% to Connecticut, 27% to New York, 18% to Rhode Island, 9% to Vermont, and 9% to Arizona. Listed 2025 recipients were also located in Massachusetts and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 $31K (2022) to $59K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Block Island Nature Conservancy New Shorham, RI | Support for programs to protect ocean, land and fresh water | $10,000 |
| Tunnell to Towers Staten Island, NY | Support for Americas First Responders, Veterans and Families | $10,000 |
| Darien Book Aid Plan Inc Darien, CT | Support for providing literature to needy individuals in poverty stricken countries | $6,000 |
| Darien Library Darien, CT | Support Programs for Education, Entertainment and Learning. | $6,000 |
| Castleton Historical Society Castleton, VT | Support for Medical and Transportation Equipment | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Support for education programs to help learn fiscal responsibility | $5,000 |
| Global Medical Releif Fund Staten Island, NY | Support for Medical Care for Children | $5,000 |
| Westover School Middlebury, CT | Support for Education Programs | $5,000 |
| Law Stroud Foundation Rockport, MA | Support for Medical and Care-Giver Programs | $3,000 |
| Birgittine Sisters Columbus, OH | Support Programs for Religeous Activities | $200 |
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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 | $1,268,033 | $162,920 | $82,182 | $55,200 | 10 | $58,738 | $154,883 | $70,869 |
| 2024 | $1,187,295 | $132,021 | $80,362 | $58,500 | 10 | $61,888 | $113,547 | $62,045 |
| 2023 | $1,135,636 | $37 | $75,504 | $49,500 | 11 | $52,888 | $35,460 | $61,607 |
| 2022 | $1,211,104 | $174,152 | $60,068 | $30,500 | 7 | $33,837 | $153,477 | $64,648 |
| 2021 | $1,097,020 | $238,919 | $62,368 | $40,580 | 10 | $43,868 | $220,419 | $65,009 |
| 2020 | $920,469 | $1,742 | $82,785 | $57,265 | 16 | — | $29,630 | $57,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $71K 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 grants included support for education and learning programs, literacy, environmental protection, medical care, and religious activities.
Among its grantees, Darien Book Aid Plan describes its mission as promoting literacy and education worldwide through the free distribution of books. Darien Library says it provides content and programs to educate, entertain, and enrich the Darien community. Westover School says it empowers young women to lead lives of consequence. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $55,200. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $10,000 each to Block Island Nature Conservancy for programs to protect ocean, land, and fresh water, and Tunnels to Towers for support for first responders, veterans, and families. It also gave $6,000 each to Darien Book Aid Plan and Darien Library, and $5,000 each to Westover School and Global Medical Relief Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy H Cudd as president and director; Robert An Cudd as vice president, secretary, treasurer, and director; and Elizabeth Mattis, Anne Broussard, and Victoria Boland as directors.
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc is led by Nancy H. Cudd, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy H. Cudd
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Broussard
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Elizabeth Mattis
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Victoria Boland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Robert An Cudd
V.p., Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Vice President & Director → V.p., Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan B. Reilly (2020–2022) — Secretary-Treasurer & Director
- Former: Louise H. John (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc
How much does The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc gave $55K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 10 grants.
What is The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,520, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Rhode Island (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Staten Island, NY (2 grants) and Darien, CT (2 grants).
Does The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Block Island Nature Conservancy ($10,000), Tunnell to Towers ($10,000) and Darien Book Aid Plan Inc ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc?
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (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 Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education and learning programs, literacy, environmental protection, medical care, and religious activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc?
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 Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1410177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc 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 April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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