Richard W Higgins Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 65-6101328 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,000 and $14,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | Clearwater, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Tampa, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | Arlington, VA | Medical | $14,000 |
| Child Welfare League of America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Epilepsy Services of SW Florida | Sarasota, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Chicago, IL | Medical | $14,000 |
| National Federation of the Blind of | Tallahassee, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Medical | $14,000 |
| Salvation Army World Service Office | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $3,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($56,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $157,900 | 13 |
| 2023 | $164,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631399349100868
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6101328
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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