H & S Foundation
H & S Foundation is a private foundation based in Malibu, California. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including education, social programs, humanitarian aid, health care, and research.
H & S Foundation at a glance
In short: H & S Foundation gave $574K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $574,300
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,715
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $365,573
- -30.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to H & S Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application materials or deadline are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6526, Malibu, CA 90264
Phone: (310) 589-6054
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H & S Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JDC ($100K). Together the top 10 received $508K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 86 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 28% to recipients in New York. Recipients in Washington, D.C., and New Jersey each received 2%; Massachusetts accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is H & S Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $452K (2021) to $822K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $574K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDC New York, NY | Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid | $100,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Research and Education | $92,500 |
| Malibu Jewish Center Synagogue Malibu, CA | Educational | $84,500 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $75,000 |
| 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 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Rancho Mirage, CA | Social Programs | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Social Programs | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $365,573 | $441,832 | $585,500 | $574,300 | 20 | $574,300 | $412,588 | $25,206 |
| 2023 | $524,323 | $705,287 | $643,596 | $637,600 | 18 | $637,600 | $648,926 | $29,848 |
| 2022 | $447,220 | $363,637 | $835,677 | $821,600 | 15 | $821,600 | $241,580 | $49,029 |
| 2021 | $919,260 | $1,008,794 | $458,710 | $452,450 | 15 | $452,450 | $824,373 | $43,696 |
| 2020 | $369,176 | $427,689 | $489,915 | $483,000 | 18 | — | $332,967 | $39,250 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list includes support for educational programs, social programs, humanitarian aid, health care, and research and education. The supported organizations’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented: Jewish Graduate Student Initiative says it supports Jewish life on graduate school campuses; Beit T'Shuvah describes its work as psychological and spiritual healing for people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors; and Concern Foundation says it distributes research grants for cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $574,300. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $100,000 to JDC for lifesaving humanitarian aid; $92,500 to Cedars Sinai for research and education; $84,500 to Malibu Jewish Center Synagogue for educational purposes; and $75,000 to Jewish Graduate Student Initiative for educational purposes. Other grants included $55,000 to The Jewish Federation for educational purposes and $53,000 to ADL for social programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harriet Nichols as President, Steven Nichols as Secretary, and Sharyn Nichols Levey as Vice President.
H & S Foundation is led by Harriet Nichols, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harriet Nichols
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharyn Nichols Levey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Nichols
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about H & S Foundation
How much does H & S Foundation give each year?
H & S Foundation gave $574K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $638K across 18 grants.
What is H & S Foundation's typical grant size?
H & S Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,715, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from H & S Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does H & S Foundation give grants?
H & S Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does H & S Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on H & S Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (7 grants) and "Social Programs" (4 grants).
Who are H & S Foundation's largest grantees?
H & S Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include JDC ($100,000), Cedars Sinai ($92,500) and Malibu Jewish Center Synagogue ($84,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is H & S Foundation?
H & S Foundation reported $366K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $574K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does H & S Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list includes support for educational programs, social programs, humanitarian aid, health care, and research and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H & S Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is H & S Foundation's EIN?
H & S Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1237583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does H & S Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). H & S Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/h-and-s-foundation-morg_ef9c584f81f042b097f0e3329996c070
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