Hawkins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hawkins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $743,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$743,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $973,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $633,520 | 5 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $973,500 | 9 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $743,500 | 12 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
Hawkins 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 Hawkins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $533,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $170,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | Education - program support | $500,000 |
| Summit Charter School | Education - program support | $100,000 |
| Vision Cashiers | Community - program support | $35,000 |
| Kappa Sigma Endowment | Community - program support | $25,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Education - program support | $25,000 |
| West End United Methodist Church | Community - program support | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Nashville | Community - program support | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge School Education Foundation | Education - program support | $10,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | Community - program support | $10,000 |
| St Paul's United Methodist Church | Religious - program support | $5,000 |
| The Golf Club of Tennessee Scholarship Fund | Education - program support | $2,500 |
| City of Belle Meade | Community - program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Hawkins
- Renee D Hawkins
- John D Hawkins Jr
- Anna Grace Stolz
Questions people ask
Does Hawkins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hawkins Family Foundation give?
$743,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hawkins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Hawkins (President/Treasurer/Director), Renee D Hawkins (Vice-President/Sec/Director), John D Hawkins Jr (Director) and Anna Grace Stolz (Director).
What does Hawkins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.