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Robert Z Hawkins Foundation

Reno, Nevada  ·  EIN 880162645  ·  Private foundation

Based in Reno, Nevada, Robert Z Hawkins Foundation has awarded $5.4M across 202 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Nevada Reno School of Public Health. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$17.7M
Total assets
202
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Robert Z Hawkins Foundation funds

Robert Z Hawkins Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, rural communities, older adults, youth pop.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesrural communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Robert Z Hawkins Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Nevada Reno School of Public Health
TECHNOLOGY AND SCHOLARSHIP
Reno, NV$206K2022
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
CORE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM AND SELF INITIATED END OF YEAR GRANT.
Sparks, NV$200K2024
44 Nevada High School Scholarships
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Reno, NV$140K2022
44 Nevada High School Scholarships
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Reno, NV$138K2023
43 Nevada High School Scholarships
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Reno, NV$136K2024
Nevada Museum of Art
EDUCATOR EVENINGS. NAMING RIGHTS
Reno, NV$125K2022
Renown Health Foundation
NURSE TUITUION SPONSORSHIP
Reno, NV$102K2024
University of Nevada Reno School of Public Health
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Reno, NV$100K2024
Northern Nevada Hopes
HOPES SPRINGS OPERATION EXPENSES. OPERATING EXPENSES.
Reno, NV$100K2022
Note-able Music Therapy Services
SELF-INITIATED
Reno, NV$100K2023
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
CORE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION. SELF INITIATED END OF YEAR GRANT.
Sparks, NV$100K2023
Friends in Service Helping
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
Carson City, NV$100K2023
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Reno, NV$98K2020
Desert Research Institute
EDUCATION PROPOSAL
Reno, NV$81K2023
Note-able Music Therapy Services
OROVADA BUILDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING. SELF-INITIATED END OF YEAR FUNDING TO BE USED FOR OFFSETTING BUILDING PURCHASE.
Reno, NV$80K2022

Robert Z Hawkins Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.2M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Robert Z Hawkins Foundation

From Robert Z Hawkins Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO SPECIFIC SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE IN EFFECT AT PRESENT.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Robert Z Hawkins Foundation

Does Robert Z Hawkins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Robert Z Hawkins Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Robert Z Hawkins Foundation fund?
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Nevada Reno School of Public Health, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, 44 Nevada High School Scholarships. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Robert Z Hawkins Foundation give in grants?
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 202 grants.
Where is Robert Z Hawkins Foundation located?
Robert Z Hawkins Foundation is based in Reno, Nevada. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 880162645.
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About this profile. This page is built from Robert Z Hawkins Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Robert Z Hawkins Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.