Bradley C Higgins Foundation
Historical FunderWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6027026 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SUMNER B TILTON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 FRONT STREET 5TH FLOOR, WORCESTER MA 01608 |
| Phone | 5084598000 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH COPY OF DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | GRANTS TO HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, CUTURAL AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | General support | $65,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Boothbay Railway Village Museum | Boothbay, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | Newton, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $81,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6027026
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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