Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $144,196 to charitable organizations, including schools, colleges, universities, and other organizations.
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc gave $144K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,196
- +66.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,092
- +66.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,104
- Total assets
- $1,944,322
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1266 West Paces Ferry Rd Nw 165, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (678) 306-4240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westminster Schools ($55K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (63%), North Carolina (17%), Virginia (15%), and Massachusetts (5%); the filing also lists Montana at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $20K (2020) to $144K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Schools Atlanta, GA | 20-21 Westminster Fund | $55,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Warren Family Scholars Fund | $20,250 |
| Berry College Mount Berry, GA | Health Sciences Building | $16,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Law School Annual FD | $15,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Athletics/Iron Dukes Fund | $10,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Harvard Law School Annual Fund | $7,500 |
| Trinity School Atlanta, GA | General | $6,104 |
| Untold Atlanta, GA | General Charitable | $6,057 |
| The Atlanta Women's Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $3,535 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GA | Provide Support to Homeless | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,944,322 | $651,260 | $161,087 | $144,196 | 13 | $144,196 | $173,003 | $90,454 |
| 2023 | $1,450,761 | $26,402 | $89,072 | $86,628 | 13 | $86,628 | $26,402 | $76,605 |
| 2022 | $1,511,384 | $1,420,094 | $57,000 | $57,000 | 5 | $57,000 | $3,170 | $41,050 |
| 2021 | $165,231 | $150,428 | $115,097 | $109,100 | 15 | $109,100 | $428 | — |
| 2020 | $129,900 | $150,000 | $20,100 | $20,000 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $90K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, charitable organizations, and community services. For example, Berry College describes its mission as combining a challenging academic program with meaningful work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service to others. Trinity School says it serves children from age three through sixth grade in a diverse, elementary-only learning community. The Atlanta Women’s Foundation describes its mission as being a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls. Untold says it works to increase U.S. engagement with the AIDS epidemic in Africa through grantmaking, consulting, advocacy, and storytelling.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $144,196. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $55,000, with a median grant of $6,104. Its largest reported grants included $55,000 to Westminster Schools for the “20-21 Westminster Fund,” $20,250 to the University of Virginia for the “Warren Family Scholars Fund,” $16,000 to Berry College for the “Health Sciences Building,” and $15,000 to Duke University for its “Law School Annual Fund.” Duke University also received $10,000 for its “Athletics/Iron Dukes Fund.”
Other reported grants included $7,500 to Harvard University for the “Harvard Law School Annual Fund,” $6,104 to Trinity School for general purposes, $6,057 to Untold for general charitable purposes, and $3,535 to The Atlanta Women’s Foundation for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Hawkins Warren as secretary and William Blaise Warren Sr. as president.
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc is led by William Blaise Warren Sr., President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Blaise Warren Sr.
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Hawkins Warren
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc
How much does Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc give each year?
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc gave $144K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 13 grants.
What is Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,104, and its average grant was $11,092, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc give grants?
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Westminster Schools ($55,000), Duke University ($25,000 across 2 grants) and University of Virginia ($20,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc?
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, charitable organizations, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3636770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc 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.
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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). Hawkins Warren Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hawkins-warren-foundation-inc-morg_71042cf5b9dd4340afade49ad8f1fa42
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