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The Hawkins Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Estero, Florida · EIN 621334266

The Hawkins Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Estero, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$12,0002$214,477
2024$10,0002$216,009
2025$12,0002$218,822

How to apply

The Hawkins Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hawkins Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida2$12,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Vincent DePaul
Bonita Springs, FL
General Fund - Outreach programs, Assistance services for homeless$7,000
Grace Church
Fort Myers, FL
General Fund - Church programs and operations$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hawkins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Hawkins Foundation Inc give?

$12,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.

Who runs The Hawkins Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Patricia L Hawkins (President) and Kristin H Lassar (Vice-President).

What does The Hawkins Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and faith communities.

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