Hawk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hawk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,355 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $9,766 and the largest $25,000. 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$172,355
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$9,766
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,256 the year before.
25% 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 | $203,651 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $144,256 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $172,355 | 20 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Hawk 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 Hawk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 9 | $73,531 |
| California | 5 | $37,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $34,324 |
| New York | 2 | $17,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust | General | $25,000 |
| The Papal Foundatio | Paying interest for Papal Foundation on a promissory note they issued | $24,324 |
| Individual | General | $15,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | General Fund | $10,000 |
| National Wrestling Coaches Associat | Foundation for the Future annual giving campaign | $10,000 |
| McCallum Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| Gold Crown Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Magis Center | General | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Parish | General | $10,000 |
| Catholic Foundation | General | $9,531 |
| Naval Postgraduate Sch Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa FoundationCntrAd | Athletics Department | $5,000 |
| Taps | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of the Philhar | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operational Funding | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| St John Vianney Annual SeminariesAp | Annual Seminaries' Appeal | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Hawk
- Mary Sue Hawk
- Stephanie G Carter
- Robert Casey Hawk
- Christopher G Hawk
Questions people ask
Does Hawk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hawk Family Foundation give?
$172,355 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $9,766.
Who runs Hawk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C Hawk (President), Mary Sue Hawk (Secretary), Stephanie G Carter (Director) and Robert Casey Hawk (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hawk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.