Hawkins Project
- Assets
- $644.4k
- Revenue
- $677.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 03/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-2406138
Organization Overview
Hawkins Project is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hawkins Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawkins Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Hawkins Project generated $677.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $521.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.5% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Hawkins Project has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $679,370. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HAWKINS PROJECT ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, AWAKENS JOY, AND CELEBRATES INDIVIDUALITY. WITH A COMMITMENT TO EMPATHY AND INCLUSION, THE FOUNDATION CREATES AND FUNDS COURAGEOUS LITERARY, VISUAL, PUBLIC, AND OTHER CREATIVE WORKS THAT ADVANCE THIS VISION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH A COMMITMENT TO EMPATHY AND INCLUSION, THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO COURAGEOUS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SUPPORT LITERARY ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER CREATIVE AND MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF YOUTH VOICE IS AN ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE WORLD'S MOST ACCOMPLISHED YOUNG WRITERS AND ACTIVISTS. WE ARRANGE FOR THEM TO CONNECT IN PERSON AND LEARN WITH AND FROM LEADERS IN JOURNALISM, ACTIVISM, LITERATURE, AND MORE OVER SEVERAL DAYS IN THE SUMMER. THIS WAS NOT HELD IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Uhle CEO And Trea | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $16,998 |
Dave Eggers President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mac Barnett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Taylor Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $662,673 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $677,673 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $217 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $677,890 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $283,550 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,998 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,700 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,342 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,797 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,066 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,732 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $209 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,370 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $521,615 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $639,414 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $644,414 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $644,414 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $644,414 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Hawkins Project has awarded $245,050 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $120,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,050 |
Roxbury, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,000 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Hawkins Project has recieved totaling $246,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $100,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR WRITE PITTSBURGH TO RESEARCH AND ASSESS PITTSBURGHS LITERARY ARTS ECOSYSTEM AND DEVELOP A YOUTH-CENTERED CREATIVE WRITING LEARNING CENTER | $50,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: FOR CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM SUPPORT OF WRITE PITTSBURGH, A TEEN-CENTRIC PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS | $50,000 |
Fonda Family Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $46,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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Wood County Schools Benefit Plan Bowling Green, OH | $9,100,102 | $25,909,869 |
Progressnow Education Lansing, MI | $1,591,280 | $29,411,544 |
Inside Track Impact Inc Indianapolis, IN | $23,220,663 | $19,614,456 |
Strada Collaborative Inc Indianapolis, IN | $87,757,237 | $36,146,755 |
Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH | $48,959,993 | $4,700,984 |
Institute For Quality Education Inc Indianapolis, IN | $12,107,092 | $12,010,135 |
Chippewa Luce Macinac Comm Action Human Resource Auth Inc Sault Ste Marie, MI | $6,136,968 | $10,393,284 |
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School Hayward, WI | $14,755,136 | $9,679,407 |
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Dublin, OH | $48,213,422 | $9,077,849 |
Horizon Science Academy Of Lorain Lorain, OH | $7,416,204 | $11,463,711 |
Lansing Christian School Lansing, MI | $7,908,099 | $6,549,219 |