The Hawks Foundation is a private, family foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1994 and granted tax-exempt status in June 2005, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on educational scholarships and philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$413.1M
+22.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$32.6M
+22.4% YoY
Grant Count
141
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$231K
+63.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on giving primarily for higher education and to Lutheran churches and organizations. Funding also supports health associations, children, youth and social services, the arts, and Christian organizations and churches.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education and higher education
- Scholarships and student financial aid
- Lutheran churches and religious organizations
- Health associations
- Youth and social services
- Arts and cultural initiatives
- Christian organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation made 188 grants in 2023, with total giving of $32,624,070. Typical grant awards range from $150 to $13,453,544.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado, with particular emphasis on the Omaha, Nebraska area for scholarship programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $335,983,127
- Total Revenues: $159,291,093
- Total Expenses: $28,802,083
- Total Liabilities: $4,770
Additional Financial Data:
- Total Grants and Contributions: $96,518,375 (2023)
- Investment Income and Dividends: $6,230,099 (2023)
Staffing: The foundation operates with 1 employee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $413,054,555 | $335,983,127 | $248,402,571 |
| Revenue | $108,454,520 | $159,291,093 | $55,765,200 |
| Expenses | $35,541,242 | $28,802,083 | $26,515,363 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $33,509,873 | $27,367,155 | $25,510,446 |
| Net Investment Income | $29,170,757 | $59,743,840 | $8,150,727 |
| Distributable Amount | $26,784,152 | $18,763,222 | $17,101,101 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Howard L Hawks is listed as the care-of contact for the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD L HAWKS | TRUSTEE (THRU 12/6/24) | 4 | — |
| NEAL H HAWKS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| TROY T HAWKS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| RHONDA A HAWKS | VP, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 30 | — |
| LISA D THOMSEN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| RACHEL J CLAY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JULIE M COBB | ED/TRUSTEE | 36 | $250,000 |
| RONALD N QUINN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 14302 FNB Parkway Omaha, NE 68154-5212
Telephone: 402-691-9500
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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