The Hawley Fund
The Hawley Fund is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $185K.
The Hawley Fund at a glance
In short: The Hawley Fund gave $89K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,156
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,831
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,831
- Total assets
- $1,639,427
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Hawley Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA of NW Ohio ($36K). Together the top 5 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hawley Fund gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2019) to $89K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of NW Ohio Toledo, OH | Program Support | $35,662 |
| Planned Pethood Toledo, OH | Program Support | $17,831 |
| Toledo Day Nursery Toledo, OH | Program Support | $17,831 |
| Maumee Valley Save a Pet Toledo, OH | Program Support | $8,916 |
| Paws & Whiskers Cat Shelter Toledo, OH | Program Support | $8,916 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,639,427 | $208,652 | $121,345 | $89,156 | 5 | $94,973 | $184,656 | $90,967 |
| 2024 | $1,552,201 | $140,314 | $89,467 | $60,270 | 5 | $65,070 | $116,900 | $86,193 |
| 2023 | $1,501,404 | $500,756 | $77,017 | $57,640 | 5 | $61,119 | $55,510 | $58,594 |
| 2022 | $1,077,812 | $42,730 | $93,113 | $71,660 | 5 | $75,126 | $26,611 | $61,149 |
| 2021 | $1,128,352 | $116,146 | $87,727 | $66,514 | 5 | $67,302 | $94,730 | $67,386 |
| 2020 | $1,099,715 | $72,990 | $85,997 | $62,307 | 5 | — | $55,043 | $57,843 |
| 2019 | $1,113,220 | $139,888 | $72,993 | $53,723 | 5 | — | $122,113 | $55,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hawley Fund reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hawley Fund's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $27K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $27K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Hawley Fund
How much does The Hawley Fund give each year?
The Hawley Fund gave $89K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 5 grants.
What is The Hawley Fund's typical grant size?
The Hawley Fund's median grant in 2025 was $17,831, and its average grant was $17,831, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hawley Fund give grants?
The Hawley Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (5 grants).
Does The Hawley Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Hawley Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Hawley Fund's largest grantees?
The Hawley Fund's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA of NW Ohio ($35,662), Planned Pethood ($17,831) and Toledo Day Nursery ($17,831), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hawley Fund?
The Hawley Fund reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hawley Fund's EIN?
The Hawley Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6096829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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