Robert Z Hawkins Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $16,932 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$16,932
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$36.9 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 43 | $33.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 50 | $36.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Z Hawkins Foundation One East Liberty Street Suite 509, Reno, NV 89501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (775) 786-1105 |
| What to submit | Solicitations for grants or funds must meet foundation criteria as to being of a charitable nature and for a specific project or purpose. |
| Deadlines | No specific submission deadlines are in effect at present. |
| Restrictions | Grants shall be exclusively for charitable purposes within, or directly related to, the state of Nevada. |
What Robert Z Hawkins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 49 | $1.3 million |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Core food distribution program and self initiated end of year grant. | $200,000 |
| 43 Nevada High School Scholarships | High school scholarships | $136,000 |
| Renown Health Foundation | Nurse tuituion sponsorship | $102,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno School of Public Health | School of public health | $100,000 |
| Sky Tavern Jr Ski Program | Ski scholarships | $50,000 |
| Note-Able Music Therapy Services | Operational expenses | $45,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Life and workforce readiness program | $40,500 |
| Artown | Monday night musical series | $35,000 |
| Assistance League Reno-Sparks | Program support - opertaion school bell, senior food pantry, and students in transition | $30,000 |
| Desert Research Institute | Various educational giving programs | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada | Building big futures capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Program support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada | Elevating families program and food pantry | $25,000 |
| Kids and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Nevada Diabetes Association | Teen camp and camp buck scholarships | $25,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Deep time: sea dragons of nevada | $25,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | Family assistance fund | $25,000 |
| Reno Little Theater | Technical equipment | $21,200 |
| Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Musuem | Field trips | $20,020 |
| Adopt A Vet Dental Program | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center | Emergency services and repair and maintenance expenses | $20,000 |
| Nevada Health Centers | Mammovan | $20,000 |
| Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing | Cortex machine | $20,000 |
| Souful Seeds | Operational expenses | $20,000 |
| High Fives Foundation | Sky tavern trail expansion | $18,000 |
| Sierra School of Performing Arts | Rzh amphitheater rental reimbursement | $15,865 |
| Amplify Life | Skills and recreation programs | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe | Stem gaming program and curriculum | $15,000 |
| For Kids Foundation | High five for northern nv children | $15,000 |
| Walker Basin Conservancy | Stem-based program for underserved youth in rural nevada | $13,550 |
| Ava Ballet Theatre | Rental fees | $12,000 |
| Reno Food Systems | Food for all: farm fresh produce distributions, healthy prepared meals and seedling donation project | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| Carmel of Reno | Self-initiated end of year grant | $10,000 |
| Knpb-Channel 5 | Newshour and nature acquistion expenses | $10,000 |
| Lyon County Museum | Repairs and upkeep | $10,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association | Operational support and educational programs | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Sierra Kids Foundation | Autism aba thrapy program scholarships | $10,000 |
| Arts for All Nevada | Art supplies | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn K Bernard
- Bill A Ligon Jr
- C David Russell
- Michael Reed
- Michael Wallace
Questions people ask
Does Robert Z Hawkins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific submission deadlines are in effect at present..
How much does Robert Z Hawkins Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $16,932.
Who runs Robert Z Hawkins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn K Bernard (Chairman), Bill A Ligon Jr (Trustee), C David Russell (Trustee) and Michael Reed (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert Z Hawkins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.