Hawk Rock Foundation
Hawk Rock Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2024 filing says it operates for charitable and educational purposes and distributes funds to charities at times and in amounts determined by the foundation.
Hawk Rock Foundation at a glance
In short: Hawk Rock Foundation gave $2.9M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), top state Vermont. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,939,590
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $91,862
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $35,638,371
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (25% 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 Hawk Rock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2715 N Ocean Blvd Apt 8D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (852) 281-0101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hawk Rock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Healthy Learners ($350K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 152 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states and Washington, DC. The largest state shares were Vermont (25%), South Carolina (12%), California (12%), Washington, DC (11%), and New Jersey (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hawk Rock Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $104K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.4M (2021) to $3.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Learners Columbia, SC | Charitable / General Purpose | $350,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank Barre, VT | Charitable / General Purpose | $333,340 |
| Learning Ally Princeton, NJ | Charitable / General Purpose | $262,500 |
| Global Fund for Children Washington, DC | Charitable / General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Accion International Cambridge, MA | Charitable / General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Nepal Youth Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable / General Purpose | $175,000 |
| Copley Hospital Morrisville, VT | Charitable / General Purpose | $175,000 |
| Global Impact Alexandria, VA | Charitable / General Purpose | $153,750 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, WA | Charitable / General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Onesky Foundation Berkeley, CA | Charitable / General Purpose | $150,000 |
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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 | $35,638,371 | $2,694,763 | $3,419,996 | $2,939,590 | 32 | $2,984,547 | $2,247,991 | $1,700,937 |
| 2023 | $36,548,105 | $1,902,009 | $2,992,772 | $2,737,090 | 30 | $2,749,701 | $1,658,938 | $1,705,791 |
| 2022 | $37,638,868 | $1,899,749 | $3,269,605 | $2,818,336 | 33 | $2,818,336 | $1,358,596 | $1,777,608 |
| 2021 | $39,008,724 | $4,330,151 | $2,921,988 | $2,449,983 | 30 | $2,449,983 | $3,847,799 | $2,140,252 |
| 2020 | $37,856,064 | $1,629,332 | $3,535,647 | $3,114,982 | 27 | — | $1,212,167 | $2,092,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hawk Rock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to receive and administer funds for charitable and educational purposes and distribute them to charities. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including food access, education, children’s rights and well-being, health care, technology access, and services for people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, hunger, and poverty.
Those descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions. For example, Vermont Foodbank says it works so that no one in Vermont will go hungry; Learning Ally says it empowers learners with reading differences, including dyslexia; and Global Fund for Children says it partners with grassroots organizations to help children and youth reach their full potential and advance their rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $2,939,590. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $350,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $350,000 to Healthy Learners, $333,340 to Vermont Foodbank, $262,500 to Learning Ally, and $200,000 each to Global Fund for Children and Accion International. Other notable grants included $175,000 each to Nepal Youth Foundation and Copley Hospital, and $150,000 each to The Nature Conservancy and OneSky Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable/general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Watson, Steven T Watson, Katharine G Watson, William W Watson, and Charles P Watson as directors.
Hawk Rock Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles P. Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine G. Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven T. Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William W. Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Watson (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hawk Rock Foundation
How much does Hawk Rock Foundation give each year?
Hawk Rock Foundation gave $2.9M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 30 grants.
What is Hawk Rock Foundation's typical grant size?
Hawk Rock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $91,862, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hawk Rock Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Hawk Rock Foundation give grants?
Hawk Rock Foundation's top state is Vermont, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (12%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Morrisville, VT (3 grants), Barre, VT (2 grants) and Portland, ME (2 grants).
Does Hawk Rock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hawk Rock Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hawk Rock Foundation's largest grantees?
Hawk Rock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Healthy Learners ($350,000), Vermont Foodbank ($333,340) and Learning Ally ($262,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hawk Rock Foundation?
Hawk Rock Foundation reported $35.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hawk Rock Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to receive and administer funds for charitable and educational purposes and distribute them to charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hawk Rock Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hawk Rock Foundation's EIN?
Hawk Rock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1518305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hawk Rock Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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). Hawk Rock Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hawk-rock-foundation-morg_f34f3ea6c6c743538f421b5a6463dc2e
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