Hcs Foundation
Historical FunderWestlake, Ohio · EIN 34-6514235 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.8M
Organizations funded75
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$213.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $85,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | L THOMAS HILTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 1991 CROCKER ROAD 450, WESTLAKE OH 441451998 |
| Phone | 2167813502 |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUESTS ARE SENT TO THE ATTENTION OF TRUSTEE LISTED IN LINE 2A. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | Toward construction of the college of osteopathic medicine | $2,000,000 |
| The Summit Country Day School | Cincinnati, OH | Upper school resources program 2024-2025, 2025-2026, & 2026-2027 | $587,958 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | A new generation campaign | $500,000 |
| Craig and Frances Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | Third installment to lindner center of hope's $30 million transforming hope campaign | $500,000 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Final installment to support the construction of the elephant trek | $400,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Pledge toward stand up for heroes event | $250,000 |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind | Cincinnati, OH | 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 | Cincinnati, OH | Third installment to support the renovation of emery theatre | $250,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | Cincinnati, OH | Second installment toward the adsum campaign for renewal | $167,000 |
| Wesley Community Services Organization | Cincinnati, OH | First installment toward driving the future campaign | $166,667 |
| Optimall Services Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Toward hire of a director of coaching, $90,000.00, and a part-time development director, $60,000.00 | $150,500 |
| Cc Pro Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Sponsorship of the pink ribbon event | $125,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Inc | Cincinnati, OH | First installment in support of cincinnati works' financial wellness program and expansion of tax preparation services | $120,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Association | Cincinnati, OH | 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 | Cincinnati, OH | First installment in support of phase III of forever home | $100,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Inc | Oxford, OH | First installment toward teach cincinnati program | $100,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | Cincinnati, OH | Support romero academy-annunciation | $100,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | First installment to enable students from cincinnati to attend the opportunity scholars program at interlochen | $90,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati, OH | Fist installment to support the beyond the classroom program & upstream prevention services in fiscal yrs. 2024 through 2026 | $85,000 |
| Easter Seals Tristate | Cincinnati, OH | First annual installment to support two years of salary and benefits for a new military and veterans operations manager | $85,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Fourth installment toward 3 programs: power packs, cincinnati cooks!, and stabilization services | $75,000 |
| Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc | Clarksville, OH | First installment to support the underserved program | $75,000 |
| Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | 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 | Cincinnati, 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… | $75,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | Final annual installment to support the a chance at childhood capital campaign specifically for programming and the every day needs and… | $62,500 |
| Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc | Gaylord, MI | 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 | Cincinnati, OH | Final installment to fund ten scholarships | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Cincinnati, OH | Second installment toward a new production of a christmas carol | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $50,000 |
| Great Parks Forever | Cincinnati, OH | Second annual installment in support of the go big campaign for great parks capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Inc | Cincinnati, OH | First installment to support ongoing programming and operations at the sheakley center for youth | $50,000 |
| Lydia's House Inc | Norwood, OH | Toward purchasing and installing playground equipment | $50,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Third installment to support 3 initiatives of the charitable pharmacy's strategic plan | $50,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | Cincinnati, OH | Support the renovation of a new warehouse | $50,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $50,000 |
| Anthony Muoz Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | First installment to support the impact for eternity camp program for 2024 and 2025 | $45,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | Final installment toward an additional casa manager position | $41,024 |
| Anthony Muoz Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Fund two scholarships | $40,000 |
| Fast Cta | Cincinnati, OH | Support toward their wheelchair, para-standing, adaptive, and blind and visually impaired tennis programs | $35,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | Second installment toward supporting their growth plan and expansion efforts. | $30,000 |
| The Karen Wellington Fdn for the Living With Breast Cancer | Cincinnati, OH | Toward the 2024 karen wellington foundation golf outing to support programming for women living with breast cancer | $29,335 |
| American Jewish Committee | Loveland, OH | Support toward ajc in recognition of 4 recipients of the 2024 national relations award | $25,000 |
| American River Roots Experience | Cincinnati, 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… | $25,000 |
| Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Support toward a fundraising event, "rockin at riverfest" | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Operation support | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati, OH | Toward saturdays hoops program | $25,000 |
| Cise | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Talbert House | Cincinnati, OH | Support of council on child abuse programming | $25,000 |
| Ken Anderson Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | General operations, to support programming for adults with disabilities | $25,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Sponsorship of the 2024 gala | $25,000 |
| The Greater Cincinnati Arts and Education Center | Cincinnati, OH | Toward the scpa fund re: scholarship education for indigent children | $25,000 |
| The Summit Country Day School | Cincinnati, OH | First installment toward operating support | $25,000 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Sponsor zoofari 2024 | $25,000 |
| Adopt a Class Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, 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… | $20,000 |
| Ken Anderson Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Production sponsor for the ken & ted with friends event | $20,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Xenia, 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 |
| Leadership Council for Nonprofits | Cincinnati, OH | First installment to offer additional workforce-related programming, recruit diverse bold cohorts, and respond to emerging needs of… | $15,000 |
| Sam Hubbard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | First installment in support of a hubbard's cupboard at the union day school beginning with the 2025-2026 school year | $12,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,756,444 | 75 |
| 2023 | $8,051,841 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503049349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6514235
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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