The Hawthorne Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, including community support, education, health services, and environmental initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community well-being and providing assistance to vulnerable populations, such as women and families in need. The foundation actively funds educational institutions, health clinics, and community organizations, indicating a broad focus on improving quality of life and access to essential services. While its funding is primarily directed towards organizations in Florida and Michigan, it also supports initiatives beyond these states, demonstrating a wider philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized local nonprofits (especially in Florida or Michigan) working in education, community support, or local health services with existing local credibility or connections to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Based in Florida (or Michigan) or serving communities there.
- • Programs focused on education, community grants, or local health clinics.
- • Track record comparable to the foundation's recurring grantees (small awards, project-specific funding).
- • Ability to obtain a warm introduction from an existing grantee or a trustee.
Geography
Gifts are spread across three states but are regionally concentrated, with about 55% of dollars to the foundation's home state and most activity in Florida and Michigan.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows fourteen distinct recipients and similar counts in prior years, indicating a moderate spread of independent grantees, though funding is concentrated among a few repeat recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows very limited new entrants (only one new recipient in the latest year and a high repeat rate), and the foundation's stated practice is to award only preselected applicants, so unsolicited new applicants are unlikely to be accepted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
