HAW Foundation
HAW Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alton, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $597K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $24K.
HAW Foundation at a glance
In short: HAW Foundation gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,835
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,367
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $596,547
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who HAW Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missionary Athletes International ($23K). Together the top 5 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How HAW Foundation gives
- Giving grew 218% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $39K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missionary Athletes International Charlotte, NC | Operating Expense | $23,233 |
| Chop Point Ministries Woolwich, ME | Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| Alton Bay Christian Conference Center & Retreats Alton Bay, NH | Operating Expense | $1,500 |
| Cru (US Ministry) Orlando, FL | Operating Expense | $1,102 |
| Alton Community Services Alton, NH | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
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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 | $596,547 | $32,705 | $48,637 | $31,835 | 5 | $32,213 | $24,281 | $31,783 |
| 2024 | $611,519 | $22,106 | $55,822 | $38,600 | 6 | $39,017 | $16,729 | $31,534 |
| 2023 | $645,235 | $10,767 | $38,252 | $23,500 | 3 | $24,036 | $13,314 | $31,123 |
| 2022 | $672,470 | $11,824 | $24,902 | $10,000 | 4 | $10,486 | $8,576 | $30,107 |
| 2021 | $685,548 | $32,155 | $46,528 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,832 | $15,583 | $34,580 |
| 2020 | $699,921 | $52,198 | $40,521 | $35,000 | 3 | — | $12,401 | $38,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HAW Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HAW Foundation is led by Brenda P Eklund, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenda P Eklund
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucy Bollinger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan T Eklund
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 HAW Foundation
How much does HAW Foundation give each year?
HAW Foundation gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 6 grants.
What is HAW Foundation's typical grant size?
HAW Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,367, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HAW Foundation give grants?
HAW Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (16%) and New Hampshire (8%).
Does HAW Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HAW Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HAW Foundation's largest grantees?
HAW Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Missionary Athletes International ($23,233), Chop Point Ministries ($5,000) and Alton Bay Christian Conference Center & Retreats ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HAW Foundation?
HAW Foundation reported $597K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is HAW Foundation's EIN?
HAW Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1495444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
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