Higginbotham Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting educational initiatives and community services. Its mission is reflected in its funding of scholarships and contributions to various educational institutions, including high schools and universities. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, particularly through scholarships for students and support for local schools and community programs. It primarily serves educational causes and community organizations, with a notable emphasis on supporting institutions in North Carolina and West Virginia.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A school, scholarship program, or small education-focused nonprofit with an existing relationship or local connection to the foundation, especially organizations in West Virginia or nearby states.
Good Fit
- • Requests tied to scholarships or direct student support.
- • A demonstrated local connection to the foundation or to past grantees.
- • Referrals or introductions from organizations previously funded by the foundation.
- • Projects sized to the foundation's typical grants (low- to mid-five-figures).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients in two states (WV and NC), and prior years also included MS, indicating a small regional footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows only two distinct recipients, but across three years the foundation has funded a broader set (up to eight recipients in 2022), so the observed recipient mix is modest but not extremely narrow.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of open solicitations is lacking and the foundation explicitly indicates grants go to preselected recipients; while one new grantee appeared in the most recent year, the absence of a public application route and minimal contact details make entry by an unfamiliar applicant unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
