Hawkins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hawkins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 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$90,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $99,500 the year before.
39% 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 | $99,000 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $99,500 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 14 | $2.5 million |
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 grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 8 | $59,500 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | General funding | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General funding | $20,000 |
| Bellevue University Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Bellevue University Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Central High School Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| St Helen's Catholic Church of Vero | General funding | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General funding | $3,000 |
| College of St Mary | General funding | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics | General funding | $2,500 |
| St John Paul Parish | General funding | $2,500 |
| The Josiah Foundation | General funding | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General funding | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General funding | $1,000 |
| Smsu Foundation | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Hawkins Jr
- Patricia 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?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Hawkins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred Hawkins Jr (President) and Patricia Hawkins (Secretary).
What does Hawkins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.