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.

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 $365K (69%)

District of Columbia $31K (6%)

New Hampshire $20K (4%)

Kentucky $16K (3%)

Maine $15K (3%)

Indiana $14K (3%)

California $12K (2%)

Rhode Island $12K (2%)

+5 more states

States

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

Cities

AmherstAtlantaBeverlyBostonBrunswickDanvilleDurhamFraminghamGoffstownJamaicaLos AngelesLowellMedfordMiltonNorth DartmouthNorthamptonNotre DameProvidenceRindgeSalem

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

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 include University of Massachusetts (boston) ($10,000), American University ($5,000), Assumption University ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
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
FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY RINDGE, NH	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

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

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?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $3,000 to $15,000. **Total Annual Giving:** $115,000 (based on most recent filing) **Application Process:** 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. Applicants must submit: • An application form (separate forms for first-time and renewal applicants) • FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) including Student Aid In…

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.