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Hawkins Family Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is John D Hawkins. It holds total assets of $10M. Annual income is reported at $12.6M. Total assets have grown from $508K in 2011 to $4.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Hawkins Family Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $7.6M, with a median grant of $31K. The foundation has distributed between $634K and $5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.8M, with an average award of $195K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Hawkins Family Foundation reported 39 individual grants totaling $7.6 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $31,000. Half of those grants fell between $20,000 and $109,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.8 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $661,349 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in TX (20 of 39), followed by TN (10) and NC (6). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 19 distinct grantees, 53 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were St Paul's Methodist Foundation Of Houston ($3.6 million), Vanderbilt University ($1.5 million) and St Paul's United Methodist Church ($1.3 million).
Computed from 39 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hawkins Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, TN, NC.
Hawkins Family Foundation has distributed a total of $7.6M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $31K, with an average of $195K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.8M.
Hawkins Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hawkins Family Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Grace Hawkins | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Renee D Hawkins | VICE-PRESIDENT/SEC/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John D Hawkins Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John D Hawkins | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$661K
Total Assets
$4.5M
Fair Market Value
$5.8M
Net Worth
$4.5M
Grants Paid
$634K
Contributions
$1.5M
Net Investment Income
$92K
Distribution Amount
$225K
Total: $3M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$7.6M
Average Grant
$195K
Median Grant
$31K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $101K | 2023 |
| Jpmorgan Chase FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE READINESS; SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION; FINANCIAL CAPABILITY; AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | New York, NY | $75K | 2020 |
| Summit Charter SchoolEDUCATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Cashiers, NC | $250K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club PlateauCOMMUNITY - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Cashiers, NC | $250K | 2023 |
| North Carolina Community FoundationEDUCATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $32K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S Methodist Foundation Of HoustonRELIGIOUS - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityEDUCATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $533K | 2022 |
| The University Of Tennessee FoundationSCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | Knoxville, TN | $31K | 2022 |
| Project One DayCOMMUNITY - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Houston'S Amazing Place IncCOMMUNITY - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| St Agnes Academy Foundation IncEDUCATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $25K | 2021 |
| Presbyterian SchoolEDUCATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $15K | 2021 |
| Middle Tennessee State University FoundationEDUCATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Murfreesboro, TN | $10K | 2021 |
| Andy'S ChallengeHEALTH & MEDICINE - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Friends Of West University Parks FundARTS & CONSERVATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | West University, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater HoustonGREATER HOUSTON COVID-19 RECOVERY FUND | Houston, TX | $100K | 2020 |
| University Of Houston College Of MedicineEDUCATION - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $75K | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society IncHEALTH & MEDICINE - PROGRAM SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2020 |
| Tourette Syndrome Association IncHEALTH & MEDICINE - PROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500 | 2020 |
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