Private foundation · EIN 58-2360574 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hawkins Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $601K total, median $1,000. 90% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$601K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in GA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shepherd CenterAtlanta, GAMedical institution$515K
Friends of RefugeesClarkston, GAGeneral charitable$64K
Northside UmcAtlanta, GAReligious organization$10K
Trinity SchoolAtlanta, GAEducational institution$7,500
Buckhead Christian MinistryAtlanta, GAReligious organization$1,000
Childrens LiteraturePeachtree City, GAGeneral charitable$1,000
Development in GardeningAtlanta, GADevelop gardening skills$1,000
Davidson Athelic FundDavidson, NCEducational$500
Emory UniveristyAtlanta, GAEducational$500
MarrDoraville, GAGeneral charitable$500

By state: Georgia 9 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Hawkins Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Scott D Hawkins, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Hawkins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Hawkins Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $601K across 10 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Hawkins Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (9 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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