Esther H Hawks Trust #0717116 Charles L Newhall
Historical FunderSalem, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6035212 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES L NEWHALL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2056, SALEM MA 01970 |
| Phone | 9787441626 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS FOR SCHOLARSHIP GRANT MUST BE COMPLETED AND FILED WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION BY DEADLINE (USUALLY MAY 1, FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS; MAY 15, FOR RENEWAL APPLICANTS). APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF GRANTS, AND FIRST TIME APPLICATIONS FROM LYNN RESIDENTS IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL, FOR FULL TIME STUDY IN AMERICAN COLLEGES, HAVE USUALLY BEEN GIVEN PREFERENCE. GRANTS MAY ALSO BE MADE TO CHARITABLE ENTITIES USUALLY IN LYNN PRE-SELECTED BY THE TRUSTEES. |
| Deadlines | SEE ABOVE STATEMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE ABOVE STATEMENT |
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
36% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts (Boston) | Boston, MA | Same as above | $10,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | All paid directly to colleges/universities for tuition & fees | $5,000 |
| Assumption University | Worcester, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Boston College | Boston, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Centre College | Danville, KY | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Curry College | Milton, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Framingham State University | Framingham, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, NH | Same as above | $5,000 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Gordon College | Wenham, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Mcphs University | Boston, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Salem State University | Salem, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| St Anselm College | Goffstown, NH | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Same as above | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts (Lowell) | Lowell, MA | Same as above | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $130,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522239349100117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6035212
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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