Hawkins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hawkins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Paradise Valley, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,157 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $67,265. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,157
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$67,265
- Assets$0
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $186,629 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,531 | 27 | $0 |
| 2024 | $186,629 | 23 | $0 |
| 2025 | $180,157 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
Hawkins Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hawkins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Nevada. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | $67,265 |
| California | 10 | $66,242 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,950 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope for Prisoners | General | $67,265 |
| Montage Health Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Young Americans Foundation | General | $12,950 |
| Santa Clara University | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Serra Club | general | $10,000 |
| Choices | General | $10,000 |
| St Angela Merci Church | General | $9,700 |
| Individual | General | $6,600 |
| Individual | General | $6,000 |
| Carmel of Jesus Mary | General | $5,500 |
| SFMB | General | $5,000 |
| Church of Santa Maria Orinda | General | $4,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | General | $2,500 |
| Ascension | General | $2,000 |
| St Perpetua School | General purposes | $1,802 |
| Individual | General | $1,200 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Individual | General | $140 |
Officers and trustees
- James Hawkins
- Mary Patricia Hawkins
- Timothy Hawkins
- Christopher Hawkins
- Mary Bridget Hawkins
- Katharine Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does Hawkins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hawkins Family Foundation give?
$180,157 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Hawkins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Hawkins (Director), Mary Patricia Hawkins (Director), Timothy Hawkins (Director) and Christopher Hawkins (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hawkins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.