Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation
The Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation is a private foundation based in Hutto, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $165,552, with awards for community wellness, healthcare, child welfare, humanitarian aid, and support for underserved communities.
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation at a glance
In short: Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation gave $166K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,552
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $7,883
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $2,994,335
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% 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 Luke and Mary Hawthorne 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: 212 Gabriel Meadows Drive, Hutto, TX 78634
Phone: (512) 297-5589
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Central Texas ($54K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Georgia and North Carolina each received 6%, while Alabama and Arkansas each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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
In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Central Texas Round Rock, TX | Community Wellness | $54,166 |
| The Cares Alliance Round Rock, TX | Help Underserved Communities | $22,000 |
| Austin Angels Austin, TX | Support for Foster Care Community | $12,200 |
| Georgetown Healthcare Foundation Georgetown, TX | Promote Quality Accessible Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Holt Rowland Foundation Blackshear, GA | Child Welfare in the Dominican Republic | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Humanitarian Aid | $10,000 |
| Legacy Church Hutto, TX | Various Support for Underserved Communities | $10,000 |
| Agape Pregancy Center Round Rock, TX | Support with Unplanned Pregnancies | $7,750 |
| Unity Select Sports Hutto, TX | Scholarships for Underprivileged Youth Football Teams | $5,000 |
| Reset Teen Mentoring Round Rock, TX | Helping at-Risk Youth | $4,750 |
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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 | $2,994,335 | $178,342 | $183,707 | $165,552 | 21 | $165,552 | $162,077 | $154,932 |
| 2023 | $2,999,700 | $3,000,000 | $300 | — | — | — | — | $1,627 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K 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 went to organizations addressing areas including community wellness, healthcare access, foster care, child welfare, humanitarian aid, support for people experiencing homelessness, and services for underserved communities.
Among its grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Austin Free-Net says it provides technology training and access to help people develop skills for the digital age. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide to address poverty and injustice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $165,552. Awards ranged from $275 to $54,166, with a median grant of $4,750.
The largest reported grants included $54,166 to YMCA of Central Texas for community wellness; $22,000 to The CARES Alliance to help underserved communities; $12,200 to Austin Angels for support for the foster care community; $10,000 each to Georgetown Healthcare Foundation for accessible healthcare, Holt Rowland Foundation for child welfare in the Dominican Republic, Samaritan’s Purse for humanitarian aid, and Legacy Church for support for underserved communities; and $7,750 to Agape Pregnancy Center for support with unplanned pregnancies. Other reported awards included $5,000 to Unity Select Sports for scholarships for underprivileged youth football teams and $4,750 each to Reset Teen Mentoring and We Can Now for work with at-risk youth and homeless and underserved communities, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Hawthorne and Luke Hawthorne as directors.
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luke Hawthorne
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hawthorne
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation
How much does Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation give each year?
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation gave $166K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's typical grant size?
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,750, and its average grant was $7,883, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation give grants?
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (6%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Round Rock, TX (4 grants), Hutto, TX (3 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Georgetown, TX (2 grants).
Does Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's largest grantees?
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Central Texas ($54,166), The Cares Alliance ($22,000) and Austin Angels ($12,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation?
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations addressing areas including community wellness, healthcare access, foster care, child welfare, humanitarian aid, support for people experiencing homelessness, and services for underserved communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luke and Mary Hawthorne 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 Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's EIN?
Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2784938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Luke and Mary Hawthorne 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 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Luke and Mary Hawthorne Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/luke-and-mary-hawthorne-foundation-morg_cda41e8f95884d3ba428661c1a522104
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