The Hawkins Foundation Inc
The Hawkins Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports $601,220 in grants to 10 organizations.
The Hawkins Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hawkins Foundation Inc gave $601K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Georgia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $601,220
- +624.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,122
- +696.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,719,672
- +81.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 The Hawkins Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3410 Rilman Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 317-2509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hawkins Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shepherd Center ($515K). Together the top 10 received $601K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 67 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and less than 1% to recipients in North Carolina. However, the itemized grant list includes a $500 grant to Davidson Athelic Fund in Davidson, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hawkins Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). 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 (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 $83K (2023) to $792K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $601K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Medical Institution | $515,000 |
| Friends of Refugees Clarkston, GA | General Charitable | $64,220 |
| Northside UMC Atlanta, GA | Religious Organization | $10,000 |
| Trinity School Atlanta, GA | Educational Institution | $7,500 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministry Atlanta, GA | Religious Organization | $1,000 |
| Childrens Literature Peachtree City, GA | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Development in Gardening Atlanta, GA | Develop Gardening Skills | $1,000 |
| Davidson Athelic Fund Davidson, NC | Educational | $500 |
| Emory Univeristy Atlanta, GA | Educational | $500 |
| Marr Doraville, GA | General Charitable | $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 | $9,719,672 | $2,331,413 | $655,811 | $601,220 | 10 | $601,261 | $296,849 | $377,350 |
| 2023 | $5,366,459 | $208,006 | $167,885 | $83,000 | 11 | $83,015 | $121,136 | $248,969 |
| 2022 | $5,298,849 | $1,764,959 | $222,545 | $187,300 | 12 | $187,300 | $569,068 | $227,768 |
| 2021 | $4,391,962 | $1,610,005 | $766,256 | $740,946 | 15 | $740,946 | — | $159,007 |
| 2020 | $3,550,330 | $1,257,684 | $813,264 | $791,750 | 19 | — | — | $132,541 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hawkins Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $377K 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 include support for a medical institution, a refugee-serving organization, a school, religious organizations, and other charitable and educational organizations.
Among the grantees, Shepherd Center says its primary purpose is providing acute and rehabilitative hospital care to people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological and neuromuscular conditions. Friends of Refugees says it helps refugees build abundant new lives in America. Trinity School says it serves children from age three through sixth grade, supporting their learning and development. Development in Gardening says it teaches marginalized people to grow regenerative gardens to improve nutrition and livelihoods.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $601,220 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $515,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants were $515,000 to Shepherd Center and $64,220 to Friends of Refugees. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Northside UMC and $7,500 to Trinity School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Scott Hawkins is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The Hawkins Foundation Inc is led by Scott D. Hawkins, Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott D. Hawkins
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Hawkins Foundation Inc
How much does The Hawkins Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hawkins Foundation Inc gave $601K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 11 grants.
What is The Hawkins Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hawkins Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $60,122, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hawkins Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Hawkins Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hawkins Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does The Hawkins Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Hawkins Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hawkins Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hawkins Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Shepherd Center ($515,000), Friends of Refugees ($64,220) and Northside UMC ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hawkins Foundation Inc?
The Hawkins Foundation Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $601K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $377K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hawkins Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a medical institution, a refugee-serving organization, a school, religious organizations, and other charitable and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hawkins Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hawkins Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hawkins Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2360574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hawkins 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Hawkins Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Hawkins Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hawkins-foundation-inc-morg_64ea081fbd954347877a68f56237ea5e
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