The Greg Hill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Founded in June 2010 by Greg Hill to commemorate 20 years on the air at WAAF radio in Boston, the foundation responds to immediate requests for assistance from families touched by tragedy. The organization harnesses the generosity of Greg Hill's media audience through a matching donation model to provide rapid financial support during times of crisis.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
-17.8% YoY
Revenue
$4.0M
-3.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$3K
-96.2% YoY
Expenses
$4.8M
-16.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Greg Hill Foundation responds to immediate requests for assistance, to improve the lives of local families touched by tragedy, through matching the charitable donation of Greg's media audience.
The foundation operates with a focus on human services and emergency assistance, including food, clothing, and cash assistance. A significant program area is the Restaurant Strong Fund, established in partnership with Grubhub and Samuel Adams, which supports restaurant owners and employees facing hardship.
Grantmaking
As of the most recent reporting, the Greg Hill Foundation has distributed over $33.3 million to more than 10,556 beneficiaries since its inception.
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves local families in the Boston area and Massachusetts region, though the Restaurant Strong Fund operates on a national scale, providing grants to restaurants across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):
- Total Assets: $4.5 million (2024)
- Total Giving: $3.48 million (2024)
- Annual Revenue: $4.14 million (2023)
- Annual Expenses: $5.79 million (2023)
- Total Assets: $5.45 million (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $100,000 (2023)
The organization has been tax-exempt since January 2011 (EIN: 27-2822487).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,476,918 | $5,446,033 | $5,018,053 |
| Revenue | $4,011,594 | $4,144,911 | $4,528,874 |
| Expenses | $4,831,741 | $5,790,302 | $6,003,777 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,464 | $91,669 | $1,329 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 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
Board Members:
- Greg Hill – Founder
- Michael Brooks – Treasurer, VP of Sales & Client Success at DefendX Software
- Ken Martin – Director, Managing Director at ZRG Partners
- John Dooley – Director, Co-Founder of EchoStor Technologies
- David Drubner – Director, Managing Director at Baupost
- Will Spring – Director, Analyst at Eaton Vance
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG HILL | PRESIDENT/CLERK/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL BROOKS | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN DOOLEY | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER DAMIAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LINDSAY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID DRUBNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEN MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACQUI WEBB | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN CARON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILL SPRING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BJ HARVEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY REINERT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRENDAN D FEITELBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BILL ALFANO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNISSA ESSAIBI GEORGE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE REIGELMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROB NENTWIG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AC VIVIAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF VOGEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD RAFFERTY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TYLER RHODES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL LECHIARA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIN LYNCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Restaurant Strong Fund has marked multiple milestones in its partnership with Grubhub:
Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation Mark Fifth Year of Restaurant StrongCelebrated its fifth year of partnership with Grubhub, continuing to award grants to small businesses nationwide
Announced new national grant cycles for restaurant support
$500,000 Available in Grants for NYC Restaurants to Upgrade Equipment and\Launched specialized grant programs for restaurant equipment upgrades and sustainability initiatives in major markets like New York City
$500,000 Available in Grants for NYC Restaurants to Upgrade Equipment and\The foundation continues to accept nominations for beneficiaries and maintains active fundraising through events including road races, entertainment events, and golf tournaments.
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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