Lisa Higgins Hussman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderEllicott City, Maryland · EIN 20-3409415 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $17,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Lisa Higgins |
|---|---|
| Address | 11070 Resort Road Suite 307, Ellicott City MD 21042 |
| Phone | 4104808264 |
| Form and materials | Grant application should include a cover letter, description of project and budget. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants will only be made to organizations qualifying as exempt organizations under Section 501c3 of the IRC. The initial foci of the Foundation are: medical research, specifically including efforts to improve the scientific knowlege of, and to develop therapies and find cures for conditions such as autism, addiction, alcoholism and neurological disorders b Therapeutic care, specifically including hospice care and therapeutic intervention for individuals with debilitating health or neurological disorders and c Issues relating to women's health. After the directors and officers evaluate the merits of each proposal and request, contributions will be made by the Foundation in a manner deemed best suited to promote the primary purposes of the Foundation. Contributions will be made on a case by case basis as proposals are received. |
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
45% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organization for Autism Research | Arlington, VA | Supports programs and services dedicated to promoting research that helps individuals with autism and their families find much-needed… | $107,000 |
| Center for Music by People w Disabi | Missoula, MT | Supports programs that make music-related activities - music learning, music making, composing, performing and recording - accessible to… | $20,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Pediatric speech support | $17,500 |
| Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults | Columbia, MD | Supports cancer programs for young adults | $15,000 |
| Towson University Foundation | Towson, MD | Supports autism programs. | $12,500 |
| Ursuline High School | Youngstown, OH | Supports educational programs at Ursuline High School. | $10,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Supports student scholarship programs. | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Howard County | Columbia, MD | Supports programs for individuals with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Supports their autism scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Autism Society of Maryland | Columbia, MD | Supports autism programs | $2,500 |
| Association of Community Services | Columbia, MD | Supports programs to connect non-profits | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($62,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $278,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101857
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3409415
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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