HCS Foundation
Accepts applications
HCS Foundation is a private foundation in Westlake, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.8 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$213 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.1 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.1 million | 64 | $195 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 75 | $213 million |
How to apply
| Contact | L Thomas Hiltz 1991 Crocker Road 450, Westlake, OH 44145-1998 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 781-3502 |
| What to submit | Grant requests are sent to the attention of trustee listed in line 2A. |
What HCS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 71 | $7.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $146,960 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier University | Toward construction of the college of osteopathic medicine | $2.0 million |
| The Summit Country Day School | Upper school resources program 2024-2025, 2025-2026, & 2026-2027 | $587,958 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | A new generation campaign | $500,000 |
| Craig and Frances Lindner Center of Hope | Third installment to lindner center of hope's $30 million transforming hope campaign | $500,000 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati | Final installment to support the construction of the elephant trek | $400,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | Pledge toward stand up for heroes event | $250,000 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind | Underwrite the cost of renovating space at 2045 gilbert avenue to create a classification folder production line | $250,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Third installment to support the renovation of emery theatre | $250,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | Second installment toward the adsum campaign for renewal | $167,000 |
| Wesley Community Services Organization | First installment toward driving the future campaign | $166,667 |
| Optimall Services Inc | Toward hire of a director of coaching, $90,000.00, and a part-time development director, $60,000.00 | $150,500 |
| CC Pro Foundation | Sponsorship of the pink ribbon event | $125,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | First installment in support of cincinnati works' financial wellness program and expansion of tax preparation services | $120,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Fourth installment to sponsor new exhibitions at the museum requiring prior approval by the h. C. S. Foundation trustees | $100,000 |
| Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled Inc | First installment in support of phase iii of forever home | $100,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc | First installment toward teach cincinnati program | $100,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | Support romero academy-annunciation | $100,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | First installment to enable students from cincinnati to attend the opportunity scholars program at interlochen | $90,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Fist installment to support the beyond the classroom program & upstream prevention services in fiscal yrs. 2024 through 2026 | $85,000 |
| Easter Seals Tristate | First annual installment to support two years of salary and benefits for a new military and veterans operations manager | $85,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Fourth installment toward 3 programs: power packs, cincinnati cooks!, and stabilization services | $75,000 |
| Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc | First installment to support the underserved program | $75,000 |
| Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati | Second installment to enable the queen city book bank to expand its curated book distribution program | $75,000 |
| The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education | First installment to create and launch programs and activities, and hire and train a part-time staff to operate at peak hours for highest impact | $75,000 |
| Prokids | Final annual installment to support the a chance at childhood capital campaign specifically for programming and the every day needs and dreams fund | $62,500 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc | Community-driven conservation campaign and 52.5% mineral rights on 3480 acres of land located in wilber township, iosco county, mi | $56,960 |
| Anthony Muoz Foundation | Final installment to fund ten scholarships | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Second installment toward a new production of a christmas carol | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $50,000 |
| Great Parks Forever | Second annual installment in support of the go big campaign for great parks capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Inc | First installment to support ongoing programming and operations at the sheakley center for youth | $50,000 |
| Lydia's House Inc | Toward purchasing and installing playground equipment | $50,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy of Cincinnati | Third installment to support 3 initiatives of the charitable pharmacy's strategic plan | $50,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Support the renovation of a new warehouse | $50,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | General operations | $50,000 |
| Anthony Muoz Foundation | First installment to support the impact for eternity camp program for 2024 and 2025 | $45,000 |
| Prokids | Final installment toward an additional casa manager position | $41,024 |
| Anthony Muoz Foundation | Fund two scholarships | $40,000 |
| Fast Cta | Support toward their wheelchair, para-standing, adaptive, and blind and visually impaired tennis programs | $35,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Second installment toward supporting their growth plan and expansion efforts. | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- L Thomas Hiltz
- Michael W Schott
- Francie S Hiltz
- Allison H Kropp
- Peter S Hiltz
Questions people ask
Does HCS Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does HCS Foundation give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs HCS Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists L Thomas Hiltz (Chairman, Trustee), Michael W Schott (Treasurer, Trustee), Francie S Hiltz (Vice Chairman, Trustee) and Allison H Kropp (Secretary, Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does HCS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.