The Hawk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hawk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 100 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
41% 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 | $1.1 million | 115 | $25.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 109 | $26.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 100 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
The Hawk Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Hawk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 94 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wvia | Sponsorship pledge | $100,000 |
| Crusage for Family Prayer | Charitable pledge | $50,000 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation | 2025 scholarships | $50,000 |
| Greater Scranton YMCA | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Marywood University | Empower program | $50,000 |
| Scranton Preparatory School | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Nativity Miguel School of Scranton | Annual donation | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of NE Pa | After school program | $25,000 |
| Church of St Paul the Apostle | Campaign | $25,000 |
| Friendship House | Depaul school | $25,000 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corps of Nepa | Sustainability strategy | $25,000 |
| North Pocono Public Library | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Northeast Regional Cancer Institute | Cancer screening program | $25,000 |
| Order of Malta American Association | Pledge payment - general support | $25,000 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | Support for justice - involved young adults | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonal House | Season of caring | $25,000 |
| Scranton Area Community Foundation | Century club renovations | $25,000 |
| The University of Scranton | Presidential scholarship endowment | $25,000 |
| United Way of Lackawanna | Annual donation | $25,000 |
| United Way of Lackawanna | Dolly parton imagination | $25,000 |
| WRC Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Casa of Lackawanna County | Pledge payment - general support | $20,000 |
| Child Hunger Outreach Partners | Childhood food insecurity | $20,000 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen | Fresh produce grant | $20,000 |
| Sisters of Ihm | Ihm sisters capital improvement project | $20,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation | Team allied services - general supprt | $15,000 |
| Day Nursey Association | Repair and renovations | $15,000 |
| Family Service Association | Guardianship installment | $15,000 |
| Marley's Mission | Trauma scholarship program | $15,000 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen | Toiletries and blankets funding | $14,000 |
| AMERICA250PA | Grants | $10,000 |
| Brighter Financial Futures | Dream, learn, pitch | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Scranton | Rectory, set, cook! | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Scranton Catholic School | St. Clare/st. Paul - parking lot | $10,000 |
| Family to Family | Holiday food basket | $10,000 |
| Family to Family | Food baskets | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Scranton | Combatting older adult isolation | $10,000 |
| Katie's Place Clubhouse | Clubhouse member funding | $10,000 |
| Maternal and Family Health Services Inc | Circle of care maternity medical home | $10,000 |
| Maternal and Family Health Services Inc | Oh baby pregnancy care program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Hawk
- Ann M Hawk
Questions people ask
Does The Hawk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hawk Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs The Hawk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David W Hawk (Trustee) and Ann M Hawk (Trustee).
What does The Hawk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.