Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$43.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 16 | $39.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 17 | $43.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | H L Hawkins III 300 Board of Trade Place, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 525-0208 |
| What to submit | Name, address, phone number and type of request |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 14 | $1.6 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | Donation to support symphonic music in the new orleans area | $250,000 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | Donation to support ballet in the new orleans area | $250,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | Donation to support art in the new orleans area | $250,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | Donation for grand opera in new orleans area | $200,000 |
| New Orleans Opera Association | Donation to support opera in the new orleans area | $200,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Donation to support the fight against hunger in the new orleans area | $175,000 |
| Bridge House | Donation to support recovery from addiction in the new orleans area | $100,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Donation to support injured military service members | $100,000 |
| American Legion Endowment | Donation to support veterans | $50,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | Donation to support world war ii history in the new orleans area | $50,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Donation to support injured military service members | $50,000 |
| Delta Olympic Sailing Association | Donation to support olympic sailing in the new orleans area | $25,000 |
| Isidore Newman School | Donation to support the newman fund designated for choir program | $25,000 |
| Jefferson Performing Arts Society | Donation to support performing arts in the new orleans area | $25,000 |
| Louise S McGehee School | Donation to support dance education in the new orleans area | $25,000 |
| Louisiana National Guard Foundation | Donation to support louisiana military department, their museums, and educational programs | $25,000 |
| Friends of Rivertown Theaters | Donation to support performing arts in the new orleans area | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Lovell Jr
- H L Hawkins III
- Deborah Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Lovell Jr (Treasurer), H L Hawkins III (President) and Deborah Hawkins (Vice President Secretary).
What does Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, veterans and education.