Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/A Crown Automotive Charities
Historical FunderSt Petersburg, Florida · EIN 20-2788633 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANGELA HAWKINS |
|---|---|
| Address | 4952 ULMERTON ROAD SUITE 100, CLEARWATER FL 33762 |
| Phone | 7272156845 |
| AHAWKINS@HAWKINSFF.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Golf sarasota | $1,200,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation | Clearwater, FL | Planters luncheon | $105,000 |
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services Inc | Clearwater, FL | Adoption awareness drive | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Cac hff grant application | $50,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Tampa, FL | Fishing tournament | $50,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Inc Dba Bayfront Health St Petersburg Foundatio | Orlando, FL | General program support | $50,000 |
| Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts | St Petersburg, FL | Cac hff grant application | $35,000 |
| Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center | Pinellas Park, FL | Physical education equipment | $31,000 |
| Belleair Community Foundation | Belleair, FL | General program support | $25,000 |
| Hillsborough Community College Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | Cac hff grant application | $25,000 |
| Neighborly Care Network Inc | Clearwater, FL | Meals on wheels st. petersburg yacht classic | $25,000 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | Clearwater, FL | Director's circle sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Anchor Church of Safety Harbor | Safety Harbor, FL | Heavens pantry | $20,000 |
| Community Dental Clinic | Clearwater, FL | Gala | $20,000 |
| Great Explorations Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Gala | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Gala | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Inc | Clearwater, FL | Gala | $20,000 |
| Learning Independence for Tomorrow | Clearwater, FL | Gala | $20,000 |
| Salvador Dali Museum Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Los vinos | $20,000 |
| St Petersburg Free Clinic | St Petersburg, FL | Battle of the minds | $20,000 |
| Adum K-8 Ptsa | Tampa, FL | Music instruments for the music department | $16,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | Cac hff sponsorship application | $15,000 |
| Arise Alliance | Tampa, FL | Brave bash gala | $15,000 |
| Clothes to Kids Inc | Clearwater, FL | Gala | $15,000 |
| Countryside Cares Inc | Clearwater, FL | Helping hands and mobile food truck | $15,000 |
| Foundation House Ministries | Cleveland, TN | General program support | $15,000 |
| Junior League of St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Gala | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Clearwater, FL | Gingerbread | $15,000 |
| Top Buttons St Pete Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Wearing confidence program | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Care bundles for families | $13,300 |
| Eliada Homes Inc | Asheville, NC | Giving tuesday | $12,500 |
| Extended Transition Program | Pinellas Park, FL | Extended transition program | $12,500 |
| Children's Dream Fund | St Petersburg, FL | Rays on the runway | $10,000 |
| Clearwater for Youth | Clearwater, FL | Banquet on the beach | $10,000 |
| Community Action Stops Abuse Inc | St Petersburg, FL | General program support | $10,000 |
| Florida Dream Center | St Petersburg, FL | General program support | $10,000 |
| Hope Villages of America Inc | Clearwater, FL | General program support | $10,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation | Tampa, FL | Magnolia ball | $10,000 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation | Largo, FL | Last mile scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Shorecrest Preparatory School | St Petersburg, FL | Paddle raise | $10,000 |
| Suncoast Voices for Children Foundation Inc | Clearwater, FL | Childrens needs program | $10,000 |
| Ballet Academy of St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay | Clearwater, FL | Golf tournament | $5,000 |
| Clearwater Central Catholic Highschool | Clearwater, FL | Raise the paddle | $5,000 |
| Ellen Blakely Foundation | Belleair Bluffs, FL | Palm trees and paws for SPCA | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Tux and tails gala | $5,000 |
| Mike Alstott Family Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Golf tournament | $5,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay Inc | Clearwater, FL | 100 shares gala | $5,000 |
| Police Athletic League of St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Brinner | $5,000 |
| Shepherds Village Inc | Largo, FL | Gala | $5,000 |
| Silver Coffee Committee | Orlando, FL | Sponsorship silver coffee | $5,000 |
| The Kind Mouse Productions Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Easter food drive | $5,000 |
| The St Petersburg Arts Alliance | St Petersburg, FL | Hats off to the arts | $5,000 |
| Saint Pauls School | Clearwater, FL | Golf classic | $3,000 |
| Chi Memorial Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | River city run | $2,500 |
| Clearwater Little League of Pinellas Inc | Clearwater, FL | Clearwater little league sponsorship | $2,500 |
| First Priority of Tampa Bay Dba Young Christian Leaders Development Program | Tampa, FL | Leadership development programs for youth | $2,500 |
| Girls Scouts | Tampa, FL | General program support | $2,500 |
| Grow Into You Foundation | Brandon, FL | Cac hff sponsorship application | $2,500 |
| Our Children Have Rights Org | Clearwater, FL | Cac hff sponsorship application | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Childrens health and wellness | $5,000,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation | Clearwater, FL | Health and wellness | $300,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Inc Dba Bayfront Health St Petersburg Foundatio | Orlando, FL | Health and wellness | $150,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Youth development | $100,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Care bundles for families | $13,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,191,308 | 78 |
| 2024 | $1,601,100 | 95 |
| 2023 | $1,187,625 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622669349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2788633
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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