Private foundation · EIN 30-6096829 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hawley Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $89K total, median $18K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$89K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
YWCA of Nw OhioToledo, OHProgram support$36K
Planned PethoodToledo, OHProgram support$18K
Toledo Day NurseryToledo, OHProgram support$18K
Maumee Valley Save a PetToledo, OHProgram support$8,916
Paws & Whiskers Cat ShelterToledo, OHProgram support$8,916

About this foundation

Hawley Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, administered in care of Fifth Third Bank, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hawley Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hawley Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $89K across 5 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Hawley Fund give?

Ohio (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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