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
20
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-18.9% YoY
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
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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