THE HAWKINS PROJECT ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, AWAKENS JOY, AND CELEBRATES INDIVIDUALITY. WITH A COMMITMENT TO EMPATHY AND INCLUSION, THE FOUNDATION CREATES AND FUNDS COURAGEOUS LITERARY, VISUAL, PUBLIC, AND OTHER CREATIVE WORKS THAT ADVANCE THIS VISION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$579K
-7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$231K
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
11
-26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+44.7% YoY
About The Hawkins Project
Based on IRS filings
The Hawkins Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $579K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $231K. Net investment income was $63.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $578,740 | $623,506 | $604,237 |
| Revenue | $656,654 | $761,497 | $694,709 |
| Expenses | $631,272 | $782,524 | $734,886 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $63 | $86 | $201 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mcsweeneys Literary Arts Fund ($120,640), 826 Msp ($15,000), 826 Nola ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 826 BOSTON ROXBURY, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 826 DC WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 826 LA LOS ANGELES, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 826 MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR, MI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 826 MSP MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 826 NOLA NEW ORLEANS, LA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 826 NYC BROOKLYN, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 826 VALENCIA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| MCSWEENEYS LITERARY ARTS FUND SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $120,640 |
| RICHMOND YOUNG WRITERS RICHMOND, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA UHLE | CEO AND TREA | 20 | $32,306 |
| DAVE EGGERS | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| MAC BARNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hawkins Project?
The Hawkins Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. It holds $579K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Hawkins Project?
As of 2024, The Hawkins Project holds $579K in total assets with $657K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $231K in 2024.
Where does The Hawkins Project operate?
The Hawkins Project has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does The Hawkins Project award?
In 2024, The Hawkins Project awarded 11 grants totaling $231K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Hawkins Project's EIN?
The Hawkins Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2406138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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