Christopher & Patricia Higgins Arnold
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3534717 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD OLNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 STATE STREET, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6174825270 |
| Form and materials | MAY BE SUBMITTED IN ANY FORM WHICH INFORMS THE TRUSTEES AS TO THE EXACT STATUS OF THE APPLICANT AND REASON THE GRANT IS REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Foundation | Marion, MA | General purposes | $5,250 |
| Alma Del Mar Foundation | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| South Coast Community Foundation | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Thayer Academy | Braintree, MA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Wheaton College | Norton, MA | Annual fund | $1,500 |
| Tenacre Annual Fund | Princeton, NJ | General purposes | $1,500 |
| South Coast Health Systems | New Bedford, MA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Light | New Bedford, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Harvard Tennis | Boston, MA | General purposes | $750 |
| Hackley School | Tarrytown, NY | Educational programs | $500 |
| The Posse Foundation | Boston, MA | Jeff uben posse fellows / | $500 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Educational programs | $500 |
| Our Sisters School | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $500 |
| Muhlenberg College | Allentown, PA | General purposes | $500 |
| Nemasket Group | Mattapoissett, MA | General purposes | $500 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Services | White Plains, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| YWCA | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $500 |
| YMCA of Southeastern Mass | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Land Trust | Mattapoisett, MA | General purposes | $500 |
| Thoroughbred Placement | Upper Marlboro, MD | General purposes | $500 |
| Hamilton College Parents Fund | Clinton, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Winchendon School | Winchendon, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Mattapoisetts Community Sailing | Mattapoisetts, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| The Rotch-Duff-Jones House | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $300 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra | New Bedford, MA | General purpose | $300 |
| Bancroft School Fund | Worcester, MA | General purposes | $250 |
| Mattapoisett Library Trust | Mattapoisett, MA | Annual fund | $250 |
| New Bedford Art Museum | New Bedford, MA | Annual fund | $250 |
| Garrison Forest Annual Fund | Owings Mills, MD | General purposes | $250 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoo | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $250 |
| Women's Fund Southcoast | New Bedford, MA | General purposes | $250 |
| The Breast Cancer Alliance | Greenwich, CT | General purposes | $250 |
| Damien's Place | East Wareham, MA | General purposes | $250 |
| Humane Society and Shelter | Chestnut Hill, MA | General purposes | $250 |
| Bill Rompf Tennis | Oklahoma City, OK | General purposes | $250 |
| Lown Institute | Needham Heights, MA | General purposes | $250 |
| Mattapoisetts Historical Society | Mattapoisetts, MA | General purpose | $250 |
| School the World | Boston, MA | General purpose | $250 |
| Tenacity | Boston, MA | General purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,100 | 40 |
| 2023 | $27,800 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522959349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3534717
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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