Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust
The Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filing reports 11 grants totaling $145,000; the organizations listed among its grantees include conservation, higher education, youth arts, service-dog, orchestral music, and community-service organizations.
Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,277,913
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $48,328
- -76.7% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $2,460
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $22,208
- +47.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 IRS filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 439-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 19 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 18% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 3% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2023) to $325K (2021). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana New Olreans, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dillard University New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Neads Inc Princeton, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Artists for Humanity Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Silk Road Project Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,277,913 | $48,328 | $22,208 | — | — | $2,460 | $33,403 | $70,780 |
| 2024 | $1,251,793 | $207,414 | $15,079 | — | — | $2,335 | $194,670 | $62,565 |
| 2023 | $1,059,479 | $35,553 | $161,101 | $145,000 | 11 | $147,135 | $22,836 | $60,863 |
| 2022 | $1,185,027 | $83,583 | $207,224 | $190,000 | 5 | $191,895 | $68,669 | $69,107 |
| 2021 | $1,308,668 | $76,846 | $347,214 | $325,000 | 3 | $326,894 | $58,650 | $83,507 |
| 2020 | $1,579,191 | $117,209 | $175,078 | $155,000 | 6 | — | $98,666 | $85,903 |
| 2019 | $1,636,901 | $55,289 | $168,944 | $146,000 | 8 | — | $35,287 | $90,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grantees describe a range of missions: The Trustees of Reservations says it works in conservation and preservation; Xavier University of Louisiana describes preparing students for leadership and service; and Dillard University says it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates concerned with improving the human condition. Artists for Humanity says it uses mentorship and paid professional experiences to inspire teens, while NEADS describes matching people with disabilities with service dogs and providing ongoing support. The Atlantic Classical Orchestra describes enriching lives through musical experiences, and United Way of Indian River County says it works to improve lives through fundraising, volunteerism, advocacy, and community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust reported 11 grants totaling $145,000, an average of about $13,182 per grant. Among the reported awards were $50,000 to The Trustees of Reservations; $10,000 each to Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, Artists for Humanity Inc, and NEADS Inc; and $5,000 each to Atlantic Classical Orchestra Inc and United Way of Indian River County Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Deborah A Hawkins is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust is led by Deborah A. Hawkins, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah A. Hawkins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust
How large is Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust?
Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust?
The foundation’s 2024 IRS filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Massachusetts, Louisiana, and Florida.
What is Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust's EIN?
Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6834358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Deborah a Hawkins Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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