Matthew Hill Foundation Inc
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc is an Emeryville, California-based public charity whose stated work was raising cancer awareness and supporting cancer-related organizations through the No Shave November campaign. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Matthew Hill Foundation Inc gave $306K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $24K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $305,669
- -15.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $23,513
- -34.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,118
- Total assets
- $736,988
- -14.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (19% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Matthew Hill Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2340 Powell St Ste 293, Emeryville, CA 94608-1738
Phone: (510) 255-6073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matthew Hill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Cancer Fund ($59K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 26 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New Jersey (19%), Virginia (15%), Maryland (14%), Missouri (12%), and Ohio (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Matthew Hill Foundation Inc gives
- 69% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $306K (2022) to $765K (2020). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $306K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Fund Hillsborough, NJ | Education, support and empowerment of those diagnosed with cancer by organizing and clarifying information | $58,972 |
| Special Love Inc Winchester, VA | Provides Programs for Pediatric Cancer Patients and Survivors. | $46,787 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research Rockville, MD | Fighting cancer by funding high-risk, high-impact, and potentially high-reward discoveries in the labs and transforming them into life-saving treatments for cancer patients | $43,243 |
| Fight Colorectal Cancer Springfield, MO | Give support resources and activities to people touched by colon and rectal cancer | $37,971 |
| Testicular Cancer Society Cincinnati, OH | Raise awareness and education for testicular cancer and provide support for fighters, survivors, and caregivers | $29,355 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Atlanta, GA | Serve mission impact programs, family support programs, advocacy programs, research in pediatric cancer | $28,487 |
| Be the Match Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Growing and diversifying registry of be the match donors, cancer research, and providing financial assistance grants to patients and their families. | $15,118 |
| Fans for the Cure New York, NY | Dedicated to promoting health and wellness in childen with chronic deseases or disabilities. | $11,620 |
| Aim at Melanoma Frisco, TX | Give support resources and activities to people touched by melanoma. | $8,656 |
| National LGBT Cancer Network Providence, RI | Assist with the costs of our support groups for lgbtq individuals on their cancer journeys | $6,441 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $736,988 | $617,493 | $705,325 | $305,669 | 13 | $568 |
| 2021 | $866,071 | $734,160 | $633,890 | $360,560 | 10 | $983 |
| 2020 | $1,170,396 | $1,001,013 | $990,178 | $764,720 | 3 | $3,282 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission was to raise cancer awareness and supportive funds by encouraging people to grow their hair during November and donate money they would usually spend on shaving and grooming. Its program description says the funds supported cancer prevention education, efforts to save lives, and aid for people fighting cancer.
The 2022 filing says grant candidates were selected based on charitable status and their purpose of fighting cancer. Grantees’ stated missions show support for a range of cancer-related work. For example, the American Cancer Fund described its work as providing information about cancer through its website and outreach events; Special Love described providing support networks for cancer patients and families; and Fight Colorectal Cancer described educating and supporting patients, advocating for research policy changes, and empowering survivors. Other recipients described work in awareness, education, patient and survivor support, advocacy, and research related to specific cancers.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $305,669. Grants ranged from $6,268 to $58,972, with a median of $15,118. Among the largest grants were $58,972 to American Cancer Fund, $46,787 to Special Love, $43,243 to National Foundation for Cancer Research, $37,971 to Fight Colorectal Cancer, and $29,355 to Testicular Cancer Society.
No application instructions or information about unsolicited requests is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Monica Hill as secretary/president, Nicholas Hill as chairman/treasurer, Andrew Hill as vice chairman, John McPhee as a board member, and Sara Svendsen as executive director.
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc is led by Monica Hill, Secretary & President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Monica Hill
Secretary & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $89K (2022)
Sara Svendsen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $67K (2022)
Nicholas Hill
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hill
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McPhee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $89K, to Monica Hill (Secretary/ President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Hill Foundation Inc
How much does Matthew Hill Foundation Inc give each year?
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc gave $306K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $361K across 10 grants.
What is Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $15,118, and its average grant was $23,513, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Matthew Hill Foundation Inc give grants?
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (15%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Matthew Hill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include American Cancer Fund ($58,972), Special Love Inc ($46,787) and National Foundation for Cancer Research ($43,243), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Matthew Hill Foundation Inc?
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc reported $737K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $617K.
What does Matthew Hill Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to raise cancer awareness and supportive funds by encouraging people to grow their hair during November and donate money they would usually spend on shaving and grooming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matthew Hill Foundation Inc?
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's EIN?
Matthew Hill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3673254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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