Higgins Family Foundation Uad
Invitation OnlySaratoga Springs, New York · EIN 87-3671554 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$880K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Donation | $525,000 |
| Shelters of Saratoga | Saratoga Springs, NY | Donation | $205,000 |
| Saratoga Plan | Saratoga Springs, NY | Donation | $55,000 |
| U Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Donation | $25,000 |
| Spac | Saratoga Springs, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Self Help Africa | New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Give Directly | New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Rochester, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank | Latham, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Donation | $5,000 |
| Trf | Saratoga Springs, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Prairie | Bozeman, MT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Bcca | Elmont, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Equine Advocates | Saratoga Springs, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Homeless and Travelers Aid Society | Albany, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Veterans Community and Housing Coalition | Ballston Spa, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Grassland Bird Trust | Schuylerville, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Life Works | Richfield, MN | Donation | $1,500 |
| Universal Preservation Hall | Saratoga Springs, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Whmt | Troy, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Outright International | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Red Cross | Boone, IA | Donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $880,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $1,170,325 | 20 |
| 2023 | $364,525 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349102030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3671554
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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