Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities
Accepts applications
Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $298,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$298,500
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 72 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 92 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Angela Hawkins 4952 Ulmerton Road Suite 100, Clearwater, FL 33762 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (727) 215-6845, ahawkins@hawkinsff.com |
| What to submit | Grantees are invited to complete a grant application online through an invite-only portal. Grantees must set up an entity account to verify their fein and charitable status. The grant application requires the following: - purpose of the grant request - total amount being requested over the entire grant term - program start and end date - mission statement - organization statement describing major goals, activities, etc. - geographical area served - need for grant and the problems the grant will address - grant outcomes or results to be achieved - list of current board members |
| Restrictions | Once approved, the foundation provides the grantee with a grant agreement. The grants must be used for the purpose identified in the grant agreement and as described in the grantee's proposal. Grants may not be expended for any other purposes without the foundation's prior written approval. The grant agreement will be tailored to each specific grantee and include all the necessary restrictions and stipulations from the foundation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 79 | $1.5 million |
| Tennessee | 4 | $28,100 |
| Ohio | 3 | $27,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Inc | Real estate gift | $298,500 |
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital Foundation | Fellowship grant final payment | $200,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation | Interventional radiology suite at morton plant hospital | $100,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Fashion funds the cure 2024 | $75,000 |
| The Dysautonomia Project Inc | Tdp education grant 2024 | $75,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Facilities grant 2024 | $65,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Inc DBA Bayfront Health St Petersburg Foundation | Orlando health bayfront grant 2024 2028 | $50,000 |
| The Dysautonomia Project Inc | Gala 2024 sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center | Grant for equipment | $31,000 |
| Pinellas County Urban League | Pinellas urban league vehicle grant 2024 | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Inc | Gala 2024 | $25,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Paddle raise 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Dysautonomia Project Inc | Gala paddle raise 2024 | $25,000 |
| Florida Dream Center | General grant 3 year final payment | $20,000 |
| Frameworks of Tampa Bay Inc | Oyster fest 2024 | $20,000 |
| Great Explorations Inc | Vehicle grant 2024 | $20,000 |
| Hope Villages | General grant 3 year final payment | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio | Golf classic 2024 | $17,000 |
| Anchor Church of Safety Harbor | Heavens pantry donation | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga | Gala 2024 | $15,000 |
| Sail Future | Sailfuture vehicle grant 2024 | $15,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Luncheon 2024 | $12,000 |
| Arise Alliance | Brave bash 2024 | $10,000 |
| Belleair Community Foundation | Grant 2024 | $10,000 |
| Brotherhood of Hope | General donation 2024 | $10,000 |
| Burning Limb Foundation | General donation 2024 | $10,000 |
| Clearwater for Youth | Gala sponsor | $10,000 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium | Gala 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay | Grant 2024 | $10,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Student fund club | $10,000 |
| Foundation House Ministries | General donation | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital Foundation | Golf sarasota 2024 | $10,000 |
| Junior League of St Petersburg | Gala 2024 | $10,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation | Magnolia ball 2024 | $10,000 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation | Walkers rising stars | $10,000 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation | Hurricane relief | $10,000 |
| Rays Baseball Foundation | Rays the ante | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | Battle of the minds 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Dali Museum | Los suenos 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Action Stops Abuse Inc | Nautical nights gala | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin E Hawkins
- James R Myers
- William Terry Hawkins
- Angela Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin E Hawkins (President, Director), James R Myers (VP, Director), William Terry Hawkins (Secretary/Treasurer, Director) and Angela Hawkins (Executive Director).
What does Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and youth programs.