The Hawkins Family Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1925282 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BLANCHE HAWKINS |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 DELLWOOD AVE, DELLWOOD MN 55110 |
| Phone | 6512245721 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, STATING PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION AND INTENDED USE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
43% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General | $125,000 |
| Naaa | Alexandria, VA | General | $31,000 |
| Innovation Academy | Brooklyn Park, MN | General | $30,000 |
| Immokalee Fair Housing | Immokalee, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General | $15,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Bismarck, ND | General | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Saftey | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| White Bear Lake Community Foundation | White Bear Lake, MN | General | $10,000 |
| World Kitchen | Washington DC, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Gargiulo Education Center | Naples, FL | General | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters | St Paul, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Mcea | St Paul, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Naples Womans Club | Naples, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Museum of American Art | St Paul, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,500 |
| White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf | White Bear Lake, MN | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Minnetonka, MN | General | $2,000 |
| David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health | Naples, FL | General | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | St Paul, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Peace Maker Minnesota | Roseville, MN | General | $2,000 |
| One World Surgery | Birmingham, AL | General | $1,500 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Dav | St Paul, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Fair Vote Mn Foundation | St Paul, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Jungle Theatre | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Lake Links Trail Association | Willernie, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Loft Literary Center | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $1,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General | $1,000 |
| St Matthews House | Naples, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Summit Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Veteran Reflief Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General | $1,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, MN | General | $650 |
| Opportunity International | Carol Stream, IL | General | $500 |
| St Paul Garden Club | St Paul, MN | General | $500 |
| Mpr | St Paul, MN | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $334,400 | 41 |
| 2024 | $2,490,950 | 47 |
| 2023 | $776,050 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102936
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1925282
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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