John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Worcester, Massachusetts, registered in 1958, with $420,218 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 Front Street 5th Floor, Worcester, MA, 01608 EIN 04-6026914 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2024)
$420K
▲ 334.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$138K
Net assets
$985K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating86 mo reserves · +67% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation: 86 mo reserves · +67% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Front Street 5th Floor, Worcester, MA, 01608
- City
- Worcester
- State
- Massachusetts
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $136K (FY2017) to $420K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $985K
Operating margin
67.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$985K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$985K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,218▲335% | $137,826▼7.1% | $984,687▲18.4% | $984,687▲18.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $96,622▲54.9% | $148,392▼19.4% | $831,553▼5.7% | $831,553▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $62,373▲16.3% | $184,125▲5.8% | $881,872▼11.8% | $881,872▼11.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $53,611▼42.9% | $174,097▲29.1% | $1,000,124▼10.8% | $1,000,124▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $93,905▼13.9% | $134,828▲7.9% | $1,120,610▼3.5% | $1,120,610▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $109,062▼26.5% | $124,986▼3.5% | $1,160,783▼1.4% | $1,160,783▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $148,419▲9.4% | $129,519▲14.9% | $1,176,707▲1.6% | $1,176,707▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $135,715 | $112,759 | $1,157,807 | $1,157,807 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6026914, based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation's EIN?
- John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6026914.
- How much revenue does John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation report?
- John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation reported $420,218 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John W and Clara C Higgins Foundation (EIN 04-6026914) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.