The Higgs Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaxhaw, North Carolina · EIN 76-0519824 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$490K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
63% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Association of Graduates | West Point, NY | Education/Charitable | $295,000 |
| Boys Scouts of America Mecklenburg | Charlotte, NC | Community/Charitable | $60,000 |
| Institute for the Study of War | Washington, DC | Community/Charitable | $50,000 |
| Patriot Military Family Foundation | Mooresville, NC | Community/Charitable | $25,000 |
| Turning Point | Monroe, NC | Community/Charitable | $20,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Medical/Scientific | $10,000 |
| Weddington United Methodist Church | Weddington, NC | Community/Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | New York, NY | Community/Charitable | $5,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Community/Charitable | $5,000 |
| No One Left Behind Foundation | Oviedo, FL | Community/Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Community/Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $511,700 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533079349101673
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0519824
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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