Hawkins Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Hawkins Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $423,597 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $105,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$423,597
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $296,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $339,000 | 20 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $296,000 | 17 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $423,597 | 22 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chris Hawkins 2516 Deer Park Blvd, Omaha, NE 68105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 342-1607 |
| What to submit | Applicants should include a description of the organization making the application, the intended use of the funds, and the basis for need. |
| Restrictions | None. Preference is given to local organizations. |
What Hawkins Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 20 | $398,597 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University | General Funding | $105,000 |
| Westside Foundation | General Funding | $60,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | General Funding | $32,097 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Greats Foundation | General Funding | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Keep Omaha Beautiful | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Pace | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Seal Family Foundation | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Grow Sarpy | General funding | $10,000 |
| College World Series of Omaha Inc | General Funding | $7,500 |
| Georgia Tech Alumni Association | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Latino Center of the Midlands | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Church of the Master | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Omaha Sports Commission | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Platte Institute for Economic Research | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Omaha Police Foundation | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Midlands Community Foundation | General Funding | $250 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | General Funding | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Hawkins Jr
- Chris Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does Hawkins Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hawkins Charitable Trust give?
$423,597 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hawkins Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred Hawkins Jr (Trustee) and Chris Hawkins (Trustee).
What does Hawkins Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.