The Stuart L Higley Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Canaan, Connecticut · EIN 06-1410177 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $6,000.
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
70% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Island Nature Conservancy | New Shorham, RI | Support for programs to protect ocean, land and fresh water | $10,000 |
| Tunnell to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Support for americas first responders, veterans and families | $10,000 |
| Darien Book Aid Plan Inc | Darien, CT | Support for providing literature to needy individuals in poverty stricken countries | $6,000 |
| Darien Library | Darien, CT | Support programs for education, entertainment and learning. | $6,000 |
| Castleton Historical Society | Castleton, VT | Support for medical and transportation equipment | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Support for education programs to help learn fiscal responsibility | $5,000 |
| Global Medical Releif Fund | Staten Island, NY | Support for medical care for children | $5,000 |
| Westover School | Middlebury, CT | Support for education programs | $5,000 |
| Law Stroud Foundation | Rockport, MA | Support for medical and care-giver programs | $3,000 |
| Birgittine Sisters | Columbus, OH | Support programs for religeous activities | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,200 | 10 |
| 2024 | $58,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $49,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349102802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1410177
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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