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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-6194021

The Hawks Foundation

A private foundation in Omaha, NE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 141 grants and $32.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Rhonda A Hawks
14302 FNB Parkway
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 691-9500
Form and materials
A scholarship applicant should submit a completed scholarship form, with required attachments including financial information, grade transcript and results of act test. A medical program applicant should submit a completed medical program form, with required attachments including financial information. Application forms are available at the foundation's office.
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
A scholarship applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student, must demonstrate "financial need and must maintain at least a 2.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $32,624,070

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $413,054,555

  • Tax year 2023

    $26,656,230

    Grants listed
    188
    Assets, end of year
    $335,983,127

  • Tax year 2022

    $24,959,657

    Grants listed
    158
    Assets, end of year
    $248,402,571

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,871,964

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $219,357,783

  • Tax year 2020

    $23,447,840

    Grants listed
    224
    Assets, end of year
    $157,366,226

Grants paid in 2024

141 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Schwab Donor Advised FundNew York, NY

    General support

    $6,949,615
  2. Omaha Public Library FoundationOmaha, NE

    Support library collections

    $6,050,000
  3. Community Alliance FoundationOmaha, NE

    Support mental health programs

    $2,515,000
  4. Child Savings InstituteOmaha, NE

    Support child & family services

    $2,016,000
  5. Child Savings InstituteOmaha, NE

    Support child & family

    $2,002,980
  6. Downtown Riverfront TrustOmaha, NE

    Support community park project

    $2,000,000
  7. Museum of Nebraska ArtKearney, NE

    Support art museuam

    $1,500,000
  8. Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NE

    Support performing arts

    $1,070,000
  9. Justice for Our NeighborsOmaha, NE

    Support legal aid for immigrants and refugees

    $950,015
  10. University of Ne FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support education programs and scholarships

    $702,599
  11. Josie Harper Hospice HouseOmaha, NE

    Support palliative care

    $400,000
  12. Nebraska Public Media (fka Net Ne)Lincoln, NE

    Support educational media

    $300,000
  13. University of Ne FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support education programs and scholarships

    $290,857
  14. Brooke Army Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Seats for soldiers

    $222,845
  15. University of Ne FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support education programs and scholarships

    $215,000
  16. Durham MuseumOmaha, NE

    Support museum programs

    $200,000
  17. Heartland Family ServiceOmaha, NE

    Support mental health care

    $200,000
  18. Massachusetts General Physicians OrganizationBoston, MA

    Support for mental health education

    $195,758
  19. Santa MonicaOmaha, NE

    Support women in recovery

    $150,000
  20. Immigrant Legal CenterOmaha, NE

    Support legal aid for immigrants and refugees

    $124,985
  21. College of St MaryOmaha, NE

    Support scholarship program

    $120,000
  22. Lutheran Church of the MasterOmaha, NE

    Support christian ministry

    $108,000
  23. Boys & Girls Clubs of the MidlandsOmaha, NE

    Support youth programs

    $100,000
  24. Family Housing Advisory ServicesOmaha, NE

    Support financial literacy program

    $100,000
  25. Holy Name Housing CorporationOmaha, NE

    Support low income housing program

    $100,000
  26. Joslyn Art MuseumOmaha, NE

    Support museum

    $100,000
  27. Omaha SymphonyOmaha, NE

    Support performing arts

    $100,000
  28. One World Community Health CenterOmaha, NE

    Support health care

    $100,000
  29. Rise (fka Defy)Omaha, NE

    Support re-entry program for incarcerated

    $100,000
  30. Mount Sinai Health SystemNew York, NY

    Support medical research

    $100,000
  31. Siena Francis HouseOmaha, NE

    Support shelter services

    $100,000
  32. Susan Laflesche Picotte CenterWalthill, NE

    Support museum project

    $100,000
  33. Intercultural Senior CenterOmaha, NE

    Support programs for seniors

    $80,000
  34. Together IncOmaha, NE

    Support homeless prevention program

    $80,000
  35. Metropolitan Community CollegeOmaha, NE

    Support academic program

    $76,000
  36. Completely KidsOmaha, NE

    Support out of schooltime program

    $75,000
  37. Omaha Municipal Land BankOmaha, NE

    Support redevelopment

    $75,000
  38. Bellevue University FoundationBellevue, NE

    Support scholarships

    $75,000
  39. Habitat for Humanity - CBCouncil Bluffs, IA

    Support middle income housing

    $75,000
  40. Kiewit LuminariumOmaha, NE

    Support science education

    $75,000
  41. Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE

    Support poverty relief program

    $73,583
  42. Girls Incorporated of OmahaOmaha, NE

    Support out of school program for girls

    $70,000
  43. Kountze Commons Social WorkerOmaha, NE

    Support social work navigation

    $65,000
  44. Micah HouseCouncil BLFS, IA

    Support shelter services

    $65,000
  45. Legal AidOmaha, NE

    Support civil legal services for the poor

    $60,050
  46. Friendship Home of LincolnLincoln, NE

    Support women's shelter

    $60,000
  47. Carole's House of HopeOmaha, NE

    Support housing for women and children

    $60,000
  48. Visiting Nurses AssocOmaha, NE

    Support heatlh care for low-income

    $60,000
  49. New Visions Homeless ServicesCouncil BLFS, IA

    Support homeless services

    $58,866
  50. University of Nebraska OmahaOmaha, NE

    Support scholarship and athletics programs

    $53,061
  51. Casa for Douglas CountyOmaha, NE

    Support child advocacy program

    $50,000
  52. Good News Jail & Prison MinistryOmaha, NE

    Support jail ministry program

    $50,000
  53. Heartland Hope MissionOmaha, NE

    Support food pantry

    $50,000
  54. Omaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NE

    Support arts education for underserved

    $50,000
  55. Release MinistriesOmaha, NE

    Support youth and family mentoring

    $50,000
  56. Share OmahaOmaha, NE

    Support nonprofit services

    $50,000
  57. Stephen Center IncOmaha, NE

    Support homeless and addiction recovery

    $50,000
  58. Strategic Air Command & Aerospace MuseumAshland, NE

    Support science education

    $50,000
  59. Centerpointe IncLincoln, NE

    Support recovery programs

    $50,000
  60. Food Bank for the HeartlandOmaha, NE

    Support food distribution

    $50,000
  61. Kids Can Community CenterOmaha, NE

    Support child care

    $50,000
  62. Phoenix AcademyOmaha, NE

    Support special education

    $50,000
  63. RadiusOmaha, NE

    Support program for youth on probation

    $49,372
  64. Youth Emergency Services of OmahaOmaha, NE

    Support youth homeless program

    $48,458
  65. Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistriesAshland, NE

    Support summer camp for underserved

    $45,000
  66. Partnership 4 KidsOmaha, NE

    Support youth education and mentoring

    $45,000
  67. All Care Health CareCouncil Bluffs, IA

    Support health care

    $40,000
  68. Metropolitan Area Continuum of Care for the HomelessOmaha, NE

    Support homelessness services

    $40,000
  69. Ollie Webb CenterOmaha, NE

    Support developmentally disabled adults

    $40,000
  70. Omaha Theater CompanyOmaha, NE

    Support performing arts

    $40,000
  71. Saving GraceOmaha, NE

    Support food rescue and distribution

    $40,000
  72. Tabitha IncLincoln, NE

    Support meals program

    $40,000
  73. Omaha Children's MuseumOmaha, NE

    Support children's education program

    $38,769
  74. United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE

    Support local nonprofit organizations

    $38,500
  75. Smart Gen SocietyOmaha, NE

    Support youth organization

    $37,842
  76. Omaha Bridges Out of PovertyOmaha, NE

    Support financial literacy education

    $35,000
  77. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Support wetlands preservation

    $33,000
  78. 100 Black Men of Omaha IncOmaha, NE

    Support education and mentoring programs

    $30,000
  79. CHARIOTS4HOPEOmaha, NE

    Support vehicles for low income individuals

    $30,000
  80. Collective for HopeOmaha, NE

    Support grief program for children and adults

    $30,000
  81. Dibs for KidsOmaha, NE

    Support children's literacy program

    $30,000
  82. Hoff Family Arts & Culture CenterCouncil Bluffs, IA

    Support community arts programs

    $30,000
  83. Omaha Street SchoolOmaha, NE

    Support education program

    $30,000
  84. Ronald MC Donald HouseOmaha, NE

    Support families with hospitalized children

    $30,000
  85. Fontenelle ForestBellevue, NE

    Support nature education

    $30,000
  86. Children's Square USACouncil Bluffs, IA

    Support youth mental health

    $25,000
  87. Lincoln Children's MuseumLincoln, NE

    Support children's museum

    $25,000
  88. Mercy Housing MidwestLa Vista, NE

    Support low income housing

    $25,000
  89. Midland UniversityFremont, NE

    Support scholarship program

    $25,000
  90. Nebraska Diaper BankOmaha, NE

    Support diaper program

    $25,000
  91. Special OlympicsOmaha, NE

    Support programs for disabled

    $25,000
  92. Nebraska Children & Families FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support child care programs

    $25,000
  93. Nonprofit Association of the MidlandsOmaha, NE

    Support nonprofit training

    $25,000
  94. Volunteers Assisting SeniorsOmaha, NE

    Support senior assistance program

    $20,500
  95. A Time to HealOmaha, NE

    Support for cancer survivors

    $20,000
  96. Banister's Leadership AcademyOmaha, NE

    Support mentorship program

    $20,000
  97. Education Rights CounselOmaha, NE

    Support educational equity for students

    $20,000
  98. Restoring DignityOmaha, NE

    Support refugee training

    $20,000
  99. Iowa Western Community College FoundationCouncil Bluffs, IA

    Support scholarships

    $20,000
  100. Jesuit Academy of OmahaOmaha, NE

    Support education

    $20,000
  101. Hot Shops Art FoundationOmaha, NE

    Support art programs

    $17,500
  102. Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA

    Support scholarship program

    $15,000
  103. Dreamweaver FoundationOmaha, NE

    Support for elder program

    $15,000
  104. KvnoOmaha, NE

    Support classical music

    $15,000
  105. Assistance League of OmahaOmaha, NE

    Support recovery programs

    $15,000
  106. Oasis CounselingNorfolk, NE

    Support mental health

    $15,000
  107. RESPECT2Omaha, NE

    Support safe relationships

    $15,000
  108. Youth FrontiersOmaha, NE

    Support character education

    $15,000
  109. Autism Action PartnershipOmaha, NE

    Support autism programs

    $10,000
  110. Brain Injury AllianceLincoln, NE

    Support brain injury education

    $10,000
  111. Access PeriodOmaha, NE

    Support women's health

    $10,000
  112. Centro Latino of IaCouncil Bluffs, IA

    Support immigrant and refugee programs

    $10,000
  113. Make A WishOmaha, NE

    Support children

    $10,000
  114. Sheepgate Women Ctr (fka Adlt Teen CHLG)Beatrice, NE

    Support women in recovery

    $10,000
  115. WhyartsOmaha, NE

    Support arts for disadvantaged populations

    $10,000
  116. World SpeaksOmaha, NE

    Support translation and interpretation

    $10,000
  117. Campus Crusade for Christ (cru)Orlando, FL

    Support christian ministry

    $9,400
  118. Radio Talking Book ServicesOmaha, NE

    Support services for vision impaired

    $8,000
  119. Cornbelt Diabetes Connection IncOmaha, NE

    Support health program

    $7,500
  120. Merrymakers AssociationOmaha, NE

    Support senior program

    $7,500
  121. Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE

    Support education and athletics programs

    $5,000
  122. Seal Family FoundationOmaha, NE

    Support families of navy seal members

    $5,000
  123. Douglas County Health Center FoundationOmaha, NE

    Support health programs

    $5,000
  124. Film StreamsOmaha, NE

    Support education through film

    $5,000
  125. International Co-Responder AllianceOmaha, NE

    Support mental health care

    $5,000
  126. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $5,000
  127. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $5,000
  128. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $5,000
  129. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $5,000
  130. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $5,000
  131. University of Ne FoundationLincoln, NE

    Support education programs and scholarships

    $3,483
  132. Compassion InternationalDenver, CO

    Support children in poverty

    $3,032
  133. Project LinusGretna, NE

    Support trauma support program

    $2,500
  134. T1D fka JDRFOmaha, NE

    Support medical research and education

    $2,500
  135. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $2,500
  136. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $2,500
  137. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $2,500
  138. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $2,500
  139. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $2,500
  140. Individual

    Scholarship program

    $2,500
  141. Council Bluffs Public LibraryCouncil Bluffs, IA

    Support children's book collection

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development3 grants $3,095,00039% of the total
  2. Arts and culture10 grants $2,028,76926% of the total
  3. Human services14 grants $863,85111% of the total
  4. Education10 grants $450,0006% of the total
  5. Youth development6 grants $347,8424% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter4 grants $315,0004% of the total
  7. 8 other causes18 grants $789,58310% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nebraska113 grants $24,730,554
  2. New York2 grants $7,049,615
  3. Iowa10 grants $339,866
  4. Texas1 grant $222,845
  5. Massachusetts1 grant $195,758
  6. Tennessee1 grant $33,000
  7. Florida1 grant $9,400
  8. Colorado1 grant $3,032

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Howard L HawksTRUSTEE (THRU 12/6/24) Hours 4Pay $0
  • Neal H HawksTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Troy T HawksTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Rhonda A HawksVP, SECRETARY & TREASURER Hours 30Pay $0
  • Lisa D ThomsenTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Rachel J ClayTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Julie M CobbED/TRUSTEE Hours 36Pay $250,000
  • Ronald N QuinnTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0

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