Hawks Family Foundation
Hawks Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Longboat Key, Florida. Its filing describes a purpose of administering funds for charitable and educational purposes for the public welfare. Its 2024 filing also reports a loan to a Colorado nonprofit to help fund the purchase and improvement of an apartment complex.
Hawks Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hawks Family Foundation gave $601K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $601,450
- +190.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,058
- +225.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $362,307
- -53.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (42% 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 Hawks Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5380 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Phone: (303) 619-1514
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hawks Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loras College ($250K). Together the top 10 received $584K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 58 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Iowa (42%), Florida (39%), California (13%), Rhode Island (2%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hawks Family Foundation gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3780% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $601K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $601K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loras College Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Miami, FL | Charitable | $117,000 |
| Booostr Technology Inc Penn Valley, CA | Charitable | $80,000 |
| G Kollaberative Inc Miami, FL | Charitable | $63,000 |
| America's Future Inc North Port, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Equalsrq Inc Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Border 911 Foundation Inc Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Newport Skate Park Newport, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Second Heart Homes Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $6,350 |
| Awakening Wholeness Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $362,307 | $222,000 | $630,903 | $601,450 | 25 | $727,278 | — | $13,962 |
| 2023 | $771,210 | $20,893 | $233,738 | $206,750 | 28 | $228,749 | — | $45,591 |
| 2022 | $984,055 | $409,600 | $10,045 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,045 | $9,600 | $30,304 |
| 2021 | $584,500 | $500,000 | $15,500 | $15,500 | 3 | $15,500 | — | $5,615 |
| 2020 | $200,000 | $200,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $27 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hawks Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 charitable activity is to receive and administer funds for charitable and educational purposes for the public welfare. Its 2024 filing also describes a loan to Sober Apartment Living, Co., a Colorado nonprofit, for part of the purchase price and for improvements, repairs, furnishings, and reserves for an apartment complex in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Among 2024 grantees, Loras College describes its mission as creating a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers, and responsible contributors. The Miami Foundation describes its work as connecting people, mobilizing action, and addressing Greater Miami challenges through collaboration. Other supported organizations describe work that includes recovery from addiction and behavioral health disorders (EqualsRQ), housing and support for homeless adults with mental illnesses (Second Heart Homes), and programs for children and young adults affected by the juvenile dependency care system (Children’s Guardian Fund).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $601,450. Grants ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to Loras College, $117,000 to The Miami Foundation, $80,000 to Booostr Technology Inc, $63,000 to G Kollaberative Inc, and $30,000 to America’s Future Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey L. Hawks as director; Cinnamon Hawks as vice president; and Aryn J. Hawks, Ryan V. Hawks, and Lori Hawks as directors.
Hawks Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aryn J. Hawks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Hawks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Hawks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan V. Hawks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cinnamon Hawks
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
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 Hawks Family Foundation
How much does Hawks Family Foundation give each year?
Hawks Family Foundation gave $601K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 28 grants.
What is Hawks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hawks Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $24,058, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hawks Family Foundation give grants?
Hawks Family Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (39%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (6 grants) and Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Hawks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Hawks Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are Hawks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hawks Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Loras College ($250,000), The Miami Foundation ($117,000) and Booostr Technology Inc ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hawks Family Foundation?
Hawks Family Foundation reported $362K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $727K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hawks Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to receive and administer funds for charitable and educational purposes for the public welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hawks Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hawks Family Foundation's EIN?
Hawks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1581658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hawks Family 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.
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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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hawks Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hawks-family-foundation-morg_ec4cb22685934ba0b66b2d8e070985d0
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