H & S Foundation

MALIBU, CA EIN: 65-1237583

H & S Foundation is a private foundation based in Malibu, California, established in 2005. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting social programs, educational initiatives, and cancer research and education across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$366K

-30.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$574K

-9.9% YoY

Grant Count

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

-18.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H & S Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include:

Social programs
Educational programs
Cancer research and education
Human services
Community health and wellness

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Grant Range

approximately $153–$32,000

Average Grant

approximately $153–$32,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular focus in:

California
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Washington, D.C.

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.4M (82%)

New York $484K (16%)

District of Columbia $20K (1%)

Alabama $10K (0%)

Massachusetts $10K (0%)

New Jersey $10K (0%)

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Massachusetts New Jersey New York

Cities

AgouraBeverly HillsBirminghamCanga ParkEncinoLos AngelesMalibuNeedhamNew YorkPasadenaRancho CordovaRancho MirageSacramentoSanta MonicaSherman OaksTeaneckWashingtonWest Hollywood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $365,573–$524,323
Total Revenues: $441,832
Total Expenses: $585,500
Annual Grants Awarded: $574,300–$638,000

Asset Growth: Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.

Staffing: The foundation operates with zero employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$365,573	$524,323	$447,220
Revenue	$441,832	$705,287	$363,637
Expenses	$585,500	$643,596	$835,677
Qualifying Distributions	$574,300	$637,600	$821,600
Net Investment Income	$412,588	$648,926	$241,580
Distributable Amount	$25,206	$29,848	$49,029

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

86 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jdc ($100,000), Cedars Sinai ($92,500), Malibu Jewish Center Synagogue ($84,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CEDARS SINAI LOS ANGELES, CA	RESEARCH AND EDUCATION	$92,500
MALIBU JEWISH CENTER SYNAGOGUE MALIBU, CA	EDUCATIONAL	$84,500
THE JEWISH FEDERATION LOS ANGELES, CA	EDUCATIONAL	$55,000
ADL NEW YORK, NY	SOCIAL PROGRAMS	$53,000
JVS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM LOS ANGELES, CA	EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS	$17,500
CONCERN FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	CANCER RESEARCH	$7,500
PAN-MASS CHALLENGE NEEDHAM, MA	SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION	$2,000
JEWISH GRADUATE STUDENT INITIATIVE LOS ANGELES, CA	EDUCATIONAL	$75,000
BEIT T'SHUVAH LOS ANGELES, CA	HEALTH CARE	$10,000
RANCHO MIRAGE WRITERS FESTIVAL RANCHO MIRAGE, CA	SOCIAL PROGRAMS	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by three officers, all serving without compensation:

Harriet Nichols – President
Steven Nichols – Secretary
Sharyn Nichols Levey – Vice President

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HARRIET NICHOLS	President	—	—
STEVEN NICHOLS	Secretary	—	—
SHARYN NICHOLS LEVEY	Vice President	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does H & S Foundation fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include: • Social programs • Educational programs • Cancer research and education • Human services • Community health and wellness

How do I apply for a grant from H & S Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 18 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $574,300–$638,000 • Average grant size: approximately $153–$32,000 • Typical award range: $500–$333,500 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Cedars Sinai: $92,500 (Research and Education) • Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue: $84,500 (Educational) • Jewish Graduate Student Initiative: $75,000 (Educational) **Applicant Status:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Where does H & S Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular focus in: • California • New York • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Washington, D.C.

What size grants does H & S Foundation award?

In 2024, H & S Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $574K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is H & S Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, H & S Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.