Hawk Rock Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hawk Rock Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$42.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $2.7 million | 30 | $35.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 32 | $42.1 million |
How to apply
Hawk Rock 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 Rock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 7 | $738,340 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $350,000 |
| California | 3 | $345,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $325,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $262,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $240,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $206,250 |
| Washington | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Learners | Charitable / general purpose | $350,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Charitable / general purpose | $333,340 |
| Learning Ally | Charitable / general purpose | $262,500 |
| Global Fund for Children | Charitable / general purpose | $200,000 |
| Accion International | Charitable / general purpose | $200,000 |
| Nepal Youth Foundation | Charitable / general purpose | $175,000 |
| Copley Hospital | Charitable / general purpose | $175,000 |
| Global Impact | Charitable / general purpose | $153,750 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable / general purpose | $150,000 |
| Onesky Foundation | Charitable / general purpose | $150,000 |
| Raise the Children | Charitable / general purpose | $100,000 |
| Apopo | Charitable / general purpose | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County | Charitable / general purpose | $60,000 |
| Free Geek | Charitable / general purpose | $60,000 |
| The Brown Ledge Foundation | Charitable / general purpose | $50,000 |
| Preble Street | Charitable / general purpose | $50,000 |
| Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital | Charitable / general purpose | $50,000 |
| Lamoille Community Food Share | Charitable / general purpose | $50,000 |
| Gorkha Foundation | Charitable / general purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Genealogical & Biographical Society | Charitable / general purpose | $40,000 |
| New England Historic Genealogical Society | Charitable / general purpose | $40,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation | Charitable / general purpose | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable/general purpose | $20,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Charitable / general purpose | $20,000 |
| Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center | Charitable / general purpose | $20,000 |
| Downstreet Housing & Community Development | Charitable / general purpose | $20,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc | Charitable / general purpose | $10,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | Charitable / general purpose | $10,000 |
| Women's Coalition of St Croix | Charitable / general purpose | $5,000 |
| Global Giving | Charitable / general purpose | $5,000 |
| St Croix Animal Welfare Center | Charitable / general purpose | $2,500 |
| Collective Collaboration | Charitable / general purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Watson
- Steven T Watson
- Katharine G Watson
- William W Watson
- Charles P Watson
Questions people ask
Does Hawk Rock Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hawk Rock Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Hawk Rock Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Watson (Director), Steven T Watson (Director), Katharine G Watson (Director) and William W Watson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hawk Rock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and youth programs.