Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116
The Esther H. Hawks Trust is a private foundation based in Salem, Massachusetts. It supports college scholarships, with recent awards primarily made to colleges and universities on behalf of students.
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 at a glance
In short: Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 gave $115K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,227
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,725,718
- +8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116
- How to Apply
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Complete the first-time or renewal application and submit it with the required supporting materials. The filing says first-time applications from Lynn high school seniors and renewal applications have usually been given preference; grants may also be made to charitable entities, usually in Lynn, preselected by the Trustees.
- Review Cycle
- The Trust’s website lists May 1, 2026, for new and renewal applications for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Deadline
- The Trust’s website lists May 1, 2026, for new and renewal applications for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles L Newhall
Mailing address: PO Box 2056, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 744-1626
Website: https://hawkstrust.org
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
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Massachusetts (Boston) ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s website welcomes applications from Lynn, Massachusetts residents and states that Lynn residents have usually received preference for first-time applications. In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts; other reported recipient states were the District of Columbia (13%), New Hampshire (9%), Kentucky (4%), and North Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2022) to $130K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,725,718 | $292,693 | $158,635 | $115,000 | 22 | $129,732 | $269,728 | $149,884 |
| 2023 | $1,591,659 | $203,392 | $165,317 | $130,000 | 23 | $141,420 | $229,386 | $139,126 |
| 2022 | $1,553,584 | $193,151 | $112,544 | $79,500 | 23 | $90,895 | $177,882 | $139,188 |
| 2021 | $1,472,928 | $196,847 | $141,692 | $99,000 | 25 | $113,206 | $182,954 | $143,764 |
| 2020 | $1,414,762 | $396,182 | $148,647 | $105,000 | 25 | — | $457,839 | $115,820 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Esther Hill Hawks’s will authorized assistance to young people seeking education or other help to become good citizens, with a preference for Lynn residents. It also authorized contributions to charitable, educational, or youth-focused organizations, with contributions to organizations directed to those carrying on their work in Massachusetts. A 1982 court decree restricted distributions to public charitable purposes.
Recent grantees include colleges and universities. Framingham State University describes its purpose as benefiting the university and its students; Endicott College describes an academic environment integrating professional and liberal arts with experiential learning; and MCPHS University says it prepares students for health care careers through teaching, scholarship, research, professional service, and community engagement. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Trust reported 22 grants totaling $115,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $10,000 to the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to American University, Assumption University, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Centre College, Curry College, Emmanuel College, Endicott College, Framingham State University, Franklin Pierce University, and George Washington University. The filing describes the college awards as paid directly to colleges and universities for tuition and fees.
The Trust’s website invites applications for first-time scholarships and renewals. First-time applicants are generally Lynn residents in their senior year of high school seeking full-time study at an American college; renewals are available for up to three years but are not automatic. Awards are need-based, also consider achievement, and do not exceed tuition and fees or a level set annually by the Trustees. Applicants submit the relevant application form, a current transcript, required financial information, and a short essay for first-time applications. The application instructions also request a FAFSA Submission Summary with the Student Aid Index, estimated federal student aid, FAFSA answers, school information, and next steps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles L. Newhall is listed as a trustee.
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 is led by Charles L. Newhall, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles L. Newhall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John B. Newhall (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Charles L Newhall (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116
How much does Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 give each year?
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 gave $115K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 23 grants.
What is Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's typical grant size?
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,227, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 that year got $5K on average.
Where does Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 give grants?
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and New Hampshire (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same as Above" (21 grants).
Who are Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's largest grantees?
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's largest 2024 grantees include University of Massachusetts (Boston) ($10,000), American University ($5,000) and Assumption University ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116?
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (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 Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 fund?
Esther Hill Hawks’s will authorized assistance to young people seeking education or other help to become good citizens, with a preference for Lynn residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116?
Complete the first-time or renewal application and submit it with the required supporting materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's EIN?
Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6035212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/esther-h-hawks-trust-0717116-morg_b82bdee7b4b0419f857b19e01f218ecc
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