Higgs Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderVero Beach, Florida · EIN 22-3306407 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,980 and $5,300.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEORGE HIGGS |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 SHORES DRIVE, VERO BEACH FL 32963 |
| Phone | 7722348492 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF SOLICITATION STATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) |
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
10% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Church | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Whole Family Health | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Johns Island Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Indian River Symphonic Association | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Indian River Habitat of Humanity | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Island Community Service League | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,300 |
| United Against Poverty | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Learning Alliance | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Quail Valley Charities | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Irc | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Source | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary | Boynton Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Literacy Services of Irc | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Indian River Community Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Environmnental Learning Center | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach Lumen Christi | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Samaritan Center | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,980 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| A Caring Center for Women | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Have Faith Haiti | Southfield, MI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Float Hope of Irc | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Phiharmonic Orchestra | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Vna and Hospice Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,280 | 28 |
| 2024 | $119,605 | 24 |
| 2023 | $101,667 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602119349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3306407
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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