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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 34-6514235

HCS Foundation

A private foundation in Westlake, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 75 grants and $7.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
L Thomas Hiltz
1991 Crocker Road 450
Westlake, OH 441451998
(216) 781-3502
Form and materials
Grant requests are sent to the attention of trustee listed in line 2a.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,756,444

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $105,356,989

  • Tax year 2023

    $8,051,841

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $104,224,943

  • Tax year 2022

    $8,041,211

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $101,075,549

  • Tax year 2021

    $6,908,095

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $105,976,263

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,234,935

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $107,105,685

Grants paid in 2024

75 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH

    Toward construction of the college of osteopathic medicine

    $2,000,000
  2. The Summit Country Day SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Upper school resources program 2024-2025, 2025-2026, & 2026-2027

    $587,958
  3. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    A new generation campaign

    $500,000
  4. Craig and Frances Lindner Center of HopeMason, OH

    Third installment to lindner center of hope's $30 million transforming hope campaign

    $500,000
  5. Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Final installment to support the construction of the elephant trek

    $400,000
  6. Bob Woodruff Family Foundation IncLong Island City, NY

    Pledge toward stand up for heroes event

    $250,000
  7. Cincinnati Association for the BlindCincinnati, OH

    Underwrite the cost of renovating space at 2045 gilbert avenue to create a classification folder production line

    $250,000
  8. The Children's Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Third installment to support the renovation of emery theatre

    $250,000
  9. St Francis Xavier ChurchCincinnati, OH

    Second installment toward the adsum campaign for renewal

    $167,000
  10. Wesley Community Services OrganizationCincinnati, OH

    First installment toward driving the future campaign

    $166,667
  11. Optimall Services IncCincinnati, OH

    Toward hire of a director of coaching, $90,000.00, and a part-time development director, $60,000.00

    $150,500
  12. CC Pro FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Sponsorship of the pink ribbon event

    $125,000
  13. Cincinnati Works IncCincinnati, OH

    First installment in support of cincinnati works' financial wellness program and expansion of tax preparation services

    $120,000
  14. Cincinnati Museum AssociationCincinnati, OH

    Fourth installment to sponsor new exhibitions at the museum requiring prior approval by the h. C. S. Foundation trustees

    $100,000
  15. Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled IncCincinnati, OH

    First installment in support of phase III of forever home

    $100,000
  16. Miami University Foundation IncOxford, OH

    First installment toward teach cincinnati program

    $100,000
  17. Seton Education PartnersCincinnati, OH

    Support romero academy-annunciation

    $100,000
  18. Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI

    First installment to enable students from cincinnati to attend the opportunity scholars program at interlochen

    $90,000
  19. Beech Acres Parenting CenterCincinnati, OH

    Fist installment to support the beyond the classroom program & upstream prevention services in fiscal yrs. 2024 through 2026

    $85,000
  20. Easter Seals TristateCincinnati, OH

    First annual installment to support two years of salary and benefits for a new military and veterans operations manager

    $85,000
  21. Freestore Foodbank IncCincinnati, OH

    Fourth installment toward 3 programs: power packs, cincinnati cooks!, and stabilization services

    $75,000
  22. Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation IncClarksville, OH

    First installment to support the underserved program

    $75,000
  23. Literacy Network of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Second installment to enable the queen city book bank to expand its curated book distribution program

    $75,000
  24. The Center for Holocaust and Humanity EducationCincinnati, OH

    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
  25. ProkidsCincinnati, OH

    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
  26. Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council IncGaylord, MI

    Community-driven conservation campaign and 52.5% mineral rights on 3480 acres of land located in wilber township, iosco county, mi

    $56,960
  27. Anthony Muoz FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Final installment to fund ten scholarships

    $50,000
  28. Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OH

    Second installment toward a new production of a christmas carol

    $50,000
  29. Cincinnati Symphony OrchestraCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $50,000
  30. Great Parks ForeverCincinnati, OH

    Second annual installment in support of the go big campaign for great parks capital campaign

    $50,000
  31. Lighthouse Youth Services IncCincinnati, OH

    First installment to support ongoing programming and operations at the sheakley center for youth

    $50,000
  32. Lydia's House IncNorwood, OH

    Toward purchasing and installing playground equipment

    $50,000
  33. St Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Third installment to support 3 initiatives of the charitable pharmacy's strategic plan

    $50,000
  34. Sweet Cheeks Diaper BankCincinnati, OH

    Support the renovation of a new warehouse

    $50,000
  35. The Children's Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $50,000
  36. Anthony Muoz FoundationCincinnati, OH

    First installment to support the impact for eternity camp program for 2024 and 2025

    $45,000
  37. ProkidsCincinnati, OH

    Final installment toward an additional casa manager position

    $41,024
  38. Anthony Muoz FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Fund two scholarships

    $40,000
  39. Fast CtaCincinnati, OH

    Support toward their wheelchair, para-standing, adaptive, and blind and visually impaired tennis programs

    $35,000
  40. Last Mile Food RescueCincinnati, OH

    Second installment toward supporting their growth plan and expansion efforts.

    $30,000
  41. The Karen Wellington FDN for the Living with Breast CancerCincinnati, OH

    Toward the 2024 karen wellington foundation golf outing to support programming for women living with breast cancer

    $29,335
  42. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Support toward AJC in recognition of 4 recipients of the 2024 national relations award

    $25,000
  43. American River Roots ExperienceCincinnati, OH

    Support to create a digital platform to serve as an educational and cultural tourism resource for riverwalk as part of the american's river roots experience

    $25,000
  44. Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio IncCincinnati, OH

    Support toward a fundraising event, "rockin at riverfest"

    $25,000
  45. Cincinnati Cancer Foundation IncCincinnati, OH

    Operation support

    $25,000
  46. Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $25,000
  47. Cincinnati Youth CollaborativeCincinnati, OH

    Toward saturdays hoops program

    $25,000
  48. CiseCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $25,000
  49. Foundation for Talbert HouseCincinnati, OH

    Support of council on child abuse programming

    $25,000
  50. Ken Anderson AllianceCincinnati, OH

    General operations, to support programming for adults with disabilities

    $25,000
  51. Pro Bono Partnership of OhioCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $25,000
  52. The Christ Hospital FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Sponsorship of the 2024 gala

    $25,000
  53. The Greater Cincinnati Arts and Education CenterCincinnati, OH

    Toward the scpa fund re: scholarship education for indigent children

    $25,000
  54. The Summit Country Day SchoolCincinnati, OH

    First installment toward operating support

    $25,000
  55. Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Sponsor zoofari 2024

    $25,000
  56. Adopt A Class Foundation IncCincinnati, OH

    First installment as a match to the butler foundation's 3:1 matching challenge to enable adopt-a-class to invest in long-term program growth in northern kentucky

    $20,000
  57. Ken Anderson AllianceCincinnati, OH

    Production sponsor for the ken & ted with friends event

    $20,000
  58. Campus Crusade for Christ IncXenia, OH

    Used exclusively for the renovations and additions to the football field to be dedicated to anthony muoz at the athletes in action site

    $15,000
  59. Leadership Council for NonprofitsCincinnati, OH

    First installment to offer additional workforce-related programming, recruit diverse bold cohorts, and respond to emerging needs of nonprofit organizations

    $15,000
  60. Sam Hubbard FoundationCincinnati, OH

    First installment in support of a hubbard's cupboard at the union day school beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

    $12,000
  61. Center for Holocaust and Humanity EducationCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $10,000
  62. Cincinnati Baseball MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Support the johnny bench scholarship fund

    $10,000
  63. Fernside Inc A Center for Grieving ChildrenCincinnati, OH

    Support 525 students, grades k through 12, in the fernside's school-based grief support program during the 2024-2025 school year

    $10,000
  64. Hospice of Cincinnati IncorporatedCincinnati, OH

    Support toward their charitable services

    $10,000
  65. The Children's Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Sponsorship of the 2024 glass slipper gala

    $10,000
  66. The Christ Hospital FoundationCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $10,000
  67. Ken Anderson AllianceCincinnati, OH

    Restricted contribution to live community

    $9,500
  68. Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Fund annual programming that activates neighborhood parks

    $7,500
  69. Boy Scouts of America - Council 428 Dan BeardCincinnati, OH

    Leadership honor of rob and alexa mcdonald

    $5,000
  70. Cincinnati Ballet Company IncCincinnati, OH

    Support toward their 2024 nutcracker luncheon

    $5,000
  71. Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OH

    General operations

    $5,000
  72. Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OH

    General operations

    $5,000
  73. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    General operations

    $5,000
  74. Anthony Muoz FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Toward two tables at the scholarship dinner

    $3,000
  75. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Ohio ProvinceCincinnati, OH

    2024 partners in action luncheon

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education5 grants $2,150,00036% of the total
  2. Human services13 grants $976,16717% of the total
  3. Arts and culture13 grants $750,00013% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $510,0009% of the total
  5. Animals2 grants $425,0007% of the total
  6. Health4 grants $310,0005% of the total
  7. 11 other causes19 grants $779,98413% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio71 grants $7,354,484
  2. New York1 grant $250,000
  3. Michigan2 grants $146,960
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • L Thomas HiltzCHAIRMAN, TRUSTEE Hours 20.73Pay $302,234
  • Michael W SchottTREASURER, TRUSTEE Hours 13.99Pay $149,238
  • Francie S HiltzVICE CHAIRMAN, TRUSTEE Hours 6.27Pay $76,856
  • Allison H KroppSECRETARY, TRUSTEE Hours 25.7Pay $280,161
  • Peter S HiltzTRUSTEE Hours 16.42Pay $163,123

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