Kenneth (Kim) & Karen Hawkins Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 26-1870636 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$718K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$441K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Midlands | Omaha, NE | General funding | $158,250 |
| Morning Star Lutheran Church | Omaha, NE | Religious | $126,907 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General funding | $113,500 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | Omaha, NE | General funding | $68,500 |
| Brownell Talbot School | Omaha, NE | General funding | $50,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation (Unmc) | Lincoln, NE | General funding | $34,738 |
| Westside Foundation | Omaha, NE | General funding | $27,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General funding | $25,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | General funding | $19,700 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | Omaha, NE | General funding | $15,500 |
| The Durham Museum | Omaha, NE | General funding | $11,000 |
| College of Saint Mary | Omaha, NE | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Academy | Omaha, NE | General funding | $10,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha, NE | General funding | $10,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | Lincoln, NE | General funding | $10,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | Omaha, NE | General funding | $6,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | Omaha, NE | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Simon Keith Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General funding | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Omaha, NE | General funding | $4,000 |
| St Pat's School | Elkhorn, NE | General funding | $3,000 |
| Holland Children's Institute | Omaha, NE | General funding | $1,250 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | Omaha, NE | General funding | $1,200 |
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | General funding | $1,000 |
| Irsc Foundation | Fort Pierce, FL | General funding | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Omaha, NE | General funding | $250 |
| American Heart Association | Omaha, NE | General funding | $250 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Omaha, NE | General funding | $100 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Omaha, NE | General funding | $100 |
| Junior League of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General funding | $58 |
| Joslyn Castle & Gardens | Omaha, NE | General funding | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $717,853 | 30 |
| 2024 | $806,850 | 25 |
| 2023 | $575,264 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601399349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1870636
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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