Hawkins Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Hawkins Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,400 in 290 grants; the typical grant was $900 and the largest $1,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$256,400
- Number of grants290
- Typical grant$900
- Largest grant$1,800
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was down from $285,700 the year before.
70% 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 | $277,500 | 207 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $285,700 | 276 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $256,400 | 290 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Davidson Trust Company PO Box 2309, Great Falls, MT 59403-2309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 791-7325 |
| What to submit | A standard application and process is used for the scholarship. Primarily it relates to academic results, extracurricular activities and need for assistance and future plans. |
| Deadlines | Before graduation |
| Restrictions | Graduates of flathead county high schools |
What Hawkins Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Montana. It also paid $2,700 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 198 | $172,400 |
| Arizona | 19 | $18,000 |
| Washington | 12 | $10,300 |
| California | 8 | $6,700 |
| Colorado | 6 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 5 | $4,750 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $4,200 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $3,600 |
| Iowa | 4 | $3,200 |
| Idaho | 3 | $2,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton University FBO Liam Ells | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| Dickinson State University FBO Carson Baker | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| Northern Arizona University FBO Kyrie Gislason | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| Grand Canyon University FBO Trevin Olivier | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Montana State University FBO Olive Lyngholm | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Oregon State University FBO Katherine Osburn | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| University of Montana FBO Eleanor Hollingsworth | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| University of Montana FBO Elysa Fetveit | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Wyo Tech FBO Brady Boll | Scholarship | $1,600 |
| Brigham Young University FBO Evan Schow | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Harvard University FBO Katie Benkelman | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| California State Polytechnic University FBO Gretel Vine | Scholarship | $900 |
| California State Polytechnic University FBO Gretel Vine | Scholarship | $900 |
| Carroll College FBO Emily Rust | Scholarship | $900 |
| Carroll College FBO Julia Byrd | Scholarship | $900 |
| Carroll College FBO Mark Ahner | Scholarship | $900 |
| Carroll College FBO William Pickard | Scholarship | $900 |
| Colorado School of Mines FBO Reese Ramey | Scholarship | $900 |
| Colorado State University FBO June Callaway | Scholarship | $900 |
| Concordia University FBO Aiden M Downing | Scholarship | $900 |
| Concordia University FBO Ethan Stehr | Scholarship | $900 |
| Covenant College FBO Joshua Anderson | Scholarship | $900 |
| Dartmouth College FBO Jack Syverson | Scholarship | $900 |
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| FVCC FBO Madysen G Martin | Scholarship | $900 |
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Officers and trustees
- Davidson Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Hawkins Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Before graduation.
How much does Hawkins Scholarship Foundation give?
$256,400 in tax year 2025, across 290 grants, with a typical grant of $900.
Who runs Hawkins Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Davidson Trust Co (Trustee).
What does Hawkins Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.