The Hawkins Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hawkins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $387,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$387,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $275,250 the year before.
33% 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 | $368,000 | 19 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $275,250 | 17 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $387,500 | 23 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shauna Patrick 855 W Broad Street Suite 300, Boise, ID 83702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 908-5562, shauna@hawkins-trust.com |
| What to submit | Application available upon request |
What The Hawkins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 19 | $347,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innovate Academy Preparatory School | To support the school. | $100,000 |
| Hope House | Support emotionally impaired and developmental disabled children | $35,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch | To help idaho's underprivileged children. | $20,000 |
| Women's Children's Alliance | To provide suppport to women and children of domestic violence. | $20,000 |
| Foster and Heart | Provide support children in foster care. | $20,000 |
| International Children's Surgical F | To provide medical/surgical assistance to children internationally. | $15,000 |
| Faces of Hope Victim Center | To support victims of domestic violence | $15,000 |
| Individual | Provide housing assistance to needy | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Grant children with life-threatening illnesses wishes | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cs booth girls program | $10,000 |
| Idaho Diaper Bank | To provide diapers to those in need. | $10,000 |
| Boise Bicycle Project | Provide bicycles for the underprevledged. | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Individual | Provide safe shelter for the homeless. | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Feed the Gap Inc | Provide support where needed | $10,000 |
| Open Arms Dance Project | To support outreacj programs | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida | To provide assistance to veterans in need | $10,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | To support military veterans and active service members | $10,000 |
| VFW Capitol City Post 63 | To provide support to local veterans and active service memebers | $10,000 |
| Sage Memorial Foundation | To provide mental health assistance where needed | $10,000 |
| Idaho Community Foundation | 7 cares fund | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary R Hawkins
- R Gail Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does The Hawkins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hawkins Family Foundation give?
$387,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Hawkins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary R Hawkins (Trustee) and R Gail Hawkins (Trustee).
What does The Hawkins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and veterans.