Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116

Foundation · Grantmaker Salem, MA EIN: 04-6035212 Website

The Esther H. Hawks Trust is a private foundation based in Salem, Massachusetts. The organization operates a college scholarship program for eligible students, distributing grants to support higher education.

Key facts about Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116

EIN: 04-6035212
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $115,000
Grants made (2024): 22
Average grant: $5,227
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024)
Total assets: $1,725,718
Primary geography: Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: The Trust accepts applications for college scholarships on an annual cycle. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's 22 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (65%), District of Columbia (13%) and New Hampshire (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants). None of its 22 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same as Above" (21 grants).

Is Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.

86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

+8.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$115K

-11.5% YoY

Grant Count

-4.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-7.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Trust focuses on education, with a primary emphasis on providing college scholarships to students. The organization's funding priorities include education nonprofits and higher education support.

Grantmaking

Applicants must submit:

Review Cycle

for both new applications and renewal applications for the 2026-2027 academic year is May 1, 2026.

How to Apply

** The Trust accepts applications for college scholarships on an annual cycle. The deadline for both new applications and renewal applications for the 2026-2027 academic year is May 1, 2026.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Trust primarily funds in Massachusetts, with some activity in the District of Columbia and New Hampshire.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $75K (65%)

District of Columbia $15K (13%)

New Hampshire $10K (9%)

Kentucky $5K (4%)

North Carolina $5K (4%)

All other $5K (4%)

Share of all 22 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Maine North Carolina New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Texas

Cities

BostonWashingtonLowellMedfordAmherstDanvilleFraminghamNorthamptonNotre DameSalemSouth HadleyAtlantaBeverlyBrunswickLos AngelesNorth DartmouthProvidenceWilliamstownWorcesterDurham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $1,725,718

Total Annual Giving: $115,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,725,718	$1,591,659	$1,553,584
Revenue	$292,693	$203,392	$193,151
Expenses	$158,635	$165,317	$112,544
Qualifying Distributions	$129,732	$141,420	$90,895
Net Investment Income	$269,728	$229,386	$177,882
Distributable Amount	$149,884	$139,126	$139,188

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

118 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of Massachusetts (Boston) ($10,000), American University ($5,000), Assumption University ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (BOSTON) Boston, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$10,000
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Washington, DC	ALL PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES FOR TUITION & FEES	$5,000
ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY Worcester, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC Boston, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000
BOSTON COLLEGE Boston, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000
CENTRE COLLEGE Danville, KY	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000
CURRY COLLEGE Milton, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000
EMMANUEL COLLEGE Boston, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000
ENDICOTT COLLEGE Beverly, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000
FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY Framingham, MA	SAME AS ABOVE	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Charles L. Newhall is listed as a trustee contact.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Charles L Newhall	Trustee	2	$10,305

Contact Information

Mailing Address: Trustees c/o Charles L. Newhall PO Box 2056 Salem, MA 01970-2056

Email: HawksTrust@gmail.com

Website: hawkstrust.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 fund?

The Trust focuses on education, with a primary emphasis on providing college scholarships to students. The organization's funding priorities include education nonprofits and higher education support.

How do I apply for a grant from Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116?

The Trust accepts applications for college scholarships on an annual cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 make grants?

The Trust primarily funds in Massachusetts, with some activity in the District of Columbia and New Hampshire.

What size grants does Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 award?

In 2024, Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 awarded 22 grants totaling $115K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 reported a distributable amount of $150K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.