The Hawkins Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hawkins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $334,400 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$334,400
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
59% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $776,050 | 29 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 47 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $334,400 | 41 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Blanche Hawkins 126 Dellwood Ave, Dellwood, MN 55110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 224-5721 |
| What to submit | In writing, stating purpose of organization and intended use |
What The Hawkins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $125,000 |
| Minnesota | 23 | $88,400 |
| Florida | 6 | $39,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $32,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | General | $125,000 |
| Naaa | General | $31,000 |
| Innovation Academy | General | $30,000 |
| Immokalee Fair Housing | General | $25,000 |
| Save the Children | General | $15,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl | General | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Saftey | General | $10,000 |
| White Bear Lake Community Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| World Kitchen | General | $10,000 |
| Alight | General | $5,000 |
| Gargiulo Education Center | General | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters | General | $5,000 |
| McEa | General | $5,000 |
| Naples Womans Club | General | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Museum of American Art | General | $3,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $2,000 |
| David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health | General | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $2,000 |
| Peace Maker Minnesota | General | $2,000 |
| One World Surgery | General | $1,500 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | General | $1,000 |
| Dav | General | $1,000 |
| Fair Vote MN Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Jungle Theatre | General | $1,000 |
| Lake Links Trail Association | General | $1,000 |
| Loft Literary Center | General | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | General | $1,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | General | $1,000 |
| St Matthews House | General | $1,000 |
| Summit Academy | General | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | General | $1,000 |
| Veteran Reflief Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $1,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | General | $650 |
| Opportunity International | General | $500 |
| St Paul Garden Club | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Blanche Hawkins
- Thane E Hawkins II
- Lisa A 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?
$334,400 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Hawkins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Blanche Hawkins (Director/Ceo/Secretary), Thane E Hawkins II (Director/Cfo) and Lisa A Hawkins (Director).
What does The Hawkins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.