AI Summary
The Robert F. Higgins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $461,000 across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$495K
23%
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC
BOSTON, MA
$250K
12%
THE FESSENDEN SCHOOL
WEST NEWTON, MA
$250K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION?
No. THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION give?
THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $461 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES, BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC INC, and THE FESSENDEN SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION?
THE ROBERT F HIGGINS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.