HS Foundation
HS Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists 100 grants totaling $57,020.
HS Foundation at a glance
In short: HS Foundation gave $57K across 100 grants in 2024 (avg $570.2), top state Michigan. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,020
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 100
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $570
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,226,357
- +27.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (30 of 100, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (37% 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 HS 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31313 Northwestern Hwy 222, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: (248) 737-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends Magen David Adom ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
499 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 499 grants of 499 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In 2024, recipients in Michigan received 37% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (19%), Washington, DC (14%), Illinois (10%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HS Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 100 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $495; repeat grants $602. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $475 repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of 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 $47K (2023) to $57K (2022). In 2024 it made 100 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends Magen David Adom Northbrook, IL | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $2,500 |
| Illinois Prison Project Chicago, IL | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $2,500 |
| JCC West Bloomfield, MI | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $2,110 |
| Congregation Beth AHM West Bloomfield, MI | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $2,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Fund New York, NY | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $1,500 |
| Red Cross International Detroit, MI | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $1,500 |
| ADL Washington, DC | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $1,500 |
| Jarc Farmington Hills, MI | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $1,200 |
| American Technion Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $1,000 |
| Hadassah West Bloomfield, MI | To Carry on Charitable Endeavor | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,226,357 | $247,160 | $54,153 | $57,020 | 100 | $57,020 | $37,724 | $51,363 |
| 2023 | $960,473 | $31,545 | $54,511 | $46,730 | 89 | $46,730 | $14,478 | $45,407 |
| 2022 | $872,944 | $92,417 | $65,233 | $57,140 | 112 | $57,140 | $75,277 | $45,451 |
| 2021 | $1,077,773 | $73,141 | $64,093 | $52,210 | 104 | $52,210 | $52,866 | $52,244 |
| 2020 | $1,034,559 | $13,603 | $60,918 | $54,740 | 94 | — | — | $48,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as criminal justice, disability support, education, reproductive rights, food access, and services for children in foster care. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Illinois Prison Project describes its work as advocacy, public education, and direct representation for incarcerated people, while JARC says it supports people with disabilities through relationships and community engagement in accordance with Jewish values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $57,020 through 100 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $500. Among the largest grants were $2,500 each to American Friends Magen David Adom and Illinois Prison Project; $2,110 to JCC; and $2,000 to Congregation Beth Ahm. Other listed grants included $1,500 each to Friends of Israel Defense Fund, Red Cross International, and ADL, and $1,200 to JARC. Illinois Prison Project’s stated mission is to work with incarcerated people and their loved ones toward a more humane and just system; JARC’s stated mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jerome Soble as president, Melissa Soble as secretary, and Mitchel Soble as treasurer.
HS Foundation is led by Jerome Soble, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerome Soble
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Soble
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mitchel Soble
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marc Soble (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michele Soble (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 HS Foundation
How much does HS Foundation give each year?
HS Foundation gave $57K across 100 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 89 grants.
What is HS Foundation's typical grant size?
HS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $570, across 100 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HS Foundation that year got $495 on average.
Where does HS Foundation give grants?
HS Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Washington, DC (14 grants), Detroit, MI (8 grants) and West Bloomfield, MI (6 grants).
Does HS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 100 grants with a stated purpose on HS Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Carry on Charitable Endeavor" (100 grants).
Who are HS Foundation's largest grantees?
HS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends Magen David Adom ($2,500), Illinois Prison Project ($2,500) and JCC ($2,110), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HS Foundation?
HS Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HS Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as criminal justice, disability support, education, reproductive rights, food access, and services for children in foster care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HS 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 HS Foundation's EIN?
HS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2706164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HS 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). HS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hs-foundation-morg_6bddf42108af47bcb0fadde004f919af
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