Higgins Family Fund - Performing Arts in the Schools Grant

Higgins Family Fund - Performing Arts in the Schools Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: July 04, 2025

Summary

The Higgins Family Fund, established by the Beckley Area Foundation in 2005, aims to enhance performing arts education in local schools. With a mission to inspire charitable giving, the fund offers $1,500 to support programs that present performing arts exhibitions to Raleigh County school children. Eligibility includes non-profit organizations or public institutions, with projects required to be completed by February 28, 2026. This initiative reflects the community's commitment to arts education and cultural enrichment.

Overview

Mission Statement Beckley Area Foundation exists to inspire and facilitate generous charitable giving that advances our community. About Us Beckley Area Foundation was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens. It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. Thomas Walker Memorial Health Foundation as "seed" money for this Raleigh County project. BAF assets have grown to over $70 million with over 500 different funds managed by our three trustee banks. Today, Beckley Area Foundation is one of West Virginia’s largest community foundations. Only the income from these funds is spent. The initial gift remains intact to serve the community forever. Since its inception, BAF has distributed over $23 million to charities and other worthy projects in the fields of education, public recreation, health & human services, the arts, animal services and beautification. Higgins Family Fund - Performing Arts in the Schools Long time residents of Beckley, Connie and Millie Higgins, their ten children and extended families established this fund in 2005 to benefit the Beckley community. James C. Higgins was a local attorney and past member the BAF Board of Directors. Income is intended for performing arts in the schools. This fund has $1,500 available  to award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation considers grant requests from organizations which are:Designated as a non-profit under Section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code or is a public institution, school or municipality. Programs funded must support presenting performing arts exhibitions to Raleigh County school children.Project or program must be completed by February 28, 2026.