The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $425K.
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins at a glance
In short: The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins gave $183K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,250
- +81.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,361
- +81.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $4,160,053
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt University ($100K). Together the top 9 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins gives
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2023) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Educational | $100,000 |
| Cubs Charities Chicago, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | Educational | $10,000 |
| St Nicholas Animal Rescue Dominica Miami, FL | Animal Rescue | $7,000 |
| Harpeth Hall Nashville, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Atlanta, GA | Support Brain Tumor Patients | $5,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Holenwald, TN | General | $1,000 |
| St Joan Antida High School Milwaukee, WI | Religious/ Educational | $250 |
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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 | $4,160,053 | $924,965 | $183,355 | $183,250 | 9 | $183,250 | $424,950 | $203,557 |
| 2023 | $3,431,873 | $931,059 | $101,045 | $101,000 | 9 | $101,000 | $136,059 | $147,157 |
| 2022 | $2,600,839 | $2,600,903 | $64 | — | — | — | $35 | $99,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins reported a distributable amount of $204K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins is led by Lindsay T., President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsay T.
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Carter M.
Secretary T
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Lindsay and Carter Hawkins
How much does The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins give each year?
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins gave $183K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 9 grants.
What is The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins's typical grant size?
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $20,361, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins give grants?
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins gives mostly in Tennessee: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (30%) and Connecticut (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins's largest grantees?
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins's largest 2024 grantees include Vanderbilt University ($100,000), Cubs Charities ($30,000) and Paws Chicago ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins?
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins's EIN?
The Lindsay and Carter Hawkins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3622904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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