Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116
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.
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
22
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-7.5% YoY
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
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $1,725,718
Total Annual Giving: $115,000
| 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 |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
From 2024 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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