Private foundation · St Petersburg, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $28,100 · 2 in Bradley County
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $6,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Bradley County · plus 88 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $1.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.6M | $28K | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $20K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Angela hawkins · clearwater · 7272156845 · ahawkins@hawkinsff.com
- What to send
- Grantees are invited to complete a grant application online through an invite-only portal. Grantees must set up an entity account to verify their fein and charitable status. The grant application requires the following: - purpose of the grant request - total amount being requested over the entire grant term - program start and end date - mission statement - organization statement describing major goals, activities, etc. - geographical area served - need for grant and the problems the grant will address - grant outcomes or results to be achieved - list of current board members
- Limits
- Once approved, the foundation provides the grantee with a grant agreement. The grants must be used for the purpose identified in the grant agreement and as described in the grantee's proposal. Grants may not be expended for any other purposes without the foundation's prior written approval. The grant agreement will be tailored to each specific grantee and include all the necessary restrictions and stipulations from the foundation.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kevin E HawkinsPresident, director
- James R MyersVp, director
- William Terry HawkinsSecretary/treasurer, director
- Angela HawkinsExecutive director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- River city run (Chattanooga)
- Dustin ledford scholarship
- General donation
- Gala 2024
Tennessee organizations it funded
Bradley County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation House Ministries | Cleveland, Bradley County | General donation | $10K |
| Dustin Ledford Scholarship | Cleveland, Bradley County | Dustin ledford scholarship | $600 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Gala 2024 | $15K |
| Chi Memorial Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | River city run (Chattanooga) | $2,500 |
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