Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman, Trustee Board Chair Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $302k $325k |
Secretary, Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $280k $301k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $163k $175k |
Treasurer, Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $149k $161k |
Vice Chairman, Trustee Board Vice Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $77k $83k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HCS FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$7.8M
Itemized grants
75
Median grant
$40k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAVIER UNIVERSITY | CINCINNATI, OH | TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | $2M |
| THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | CINCINNATI, OH | UPPER SCHOOL RESOURCES PROGRAM 2024-2025, 2025-2026, & 2026-2027 | $588k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | A NEW GENERATION CAMPAIGN | $500k |
| CRAIG AND FRANCES LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE | MASON, OH | THIRD INSTALLMENT TO LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE'S $30 MILLION TRANSFORMING HOPE CAMPAIGN | $500k |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | FINAL INSTALLMENT TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELEPHANT TREK | $400k |
| BOB WOODRUFF FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | PLEDGE TOWARD STAND UP FOR HEROES EVENT | $250k |
| CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND | CINCINNATI, OH | UNDERWRITE THE COST OF RENOVATING SPACE AT 2045 GILBERT AVENUE TO CREATE A CLASSIFICATION FOLDER PRODUCTION LINE | $250k |
| THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | THIRD INSTALLMENT TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF EMERY THEATRE | $250k |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH | CINCINNATI, OH | SECOND INSTALLMENT TOWARD THE ADSUM CAMPAIGN FOR RENEWAL | $167k |
| WESLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES ORGANIZATION | CINCINNATI, OH | FIRST INSTALLMENT TOWARD DRIVING THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN | $167k |
| OPTIMALL SERVICES INC | CINCINNATI, OH | TOWARD HIRE OF A DIRECTOR OF COACHING, $90,000.00, AND A PART-TIME DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, $60,000.00 | $151k |
| CC PRO FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | SPONSORSHIP OF THE PINK RIBBON EVENT | $125k |
| CINCINNATI WORKS INC | CINCINNATI, OH | FIRST INSTALLMENT IN SUPPORT OF CINCINNATI WORKS' FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM AND EXPANSION OF TAX PREPARATION SERVICES | $120k |
| CINCINNATI MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | CINCINNATI, OH | FOURTH INSTALLMENT TO SPONSOR NEW EXHIBITIONS AT THE MUSEUM REQUIRING PRIOR APPROVAL BY THE H. C. S. FOUNDATION TRUSTEES | $100k |
| LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INC | CINCINNATI, OH | FIRST INSTALLMENT IN SUPPORT OF PHASE III OF FOREVER HOME | $100k |
| MIAMI UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | OXFORD, OH | FIRST INSTALLMENT TOWARD TEACH CINCINNATI PROGRAM | $100k |
| SETON EDUCATION PARTNERS | CINCINNATI, OH | SUPPORT ROMERO ACADEMY-ANNUNCIATION | $100k |
| INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS | INTERLOCHEN, MI | FIRST INSTALLMENT TO ENABLE STUDENTS FROM CINCINNATI TO ATTEND THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT INTERLOCHEN | $90k |
| BEECH ACRES PARENTING CENTER | CINCINNATI, OH | FIST INSTALLMENT TO SUPPORT THE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM & UPSTREAM PREVENTION SERVICES IN FISCAL YRS. 2024 THROUGH 2026 | $85k |
| EASTER SEALS TRISTATE | CINCINNATI, OH | FIRST ANNUAL INSTALLMENT TO SUPPORT TWO YEARS OF SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR A NEW MILITARY AND VETERANS OPERATIONS MANAGER | $85k |
| FREESTORE FOODBANK INC | CINCINNATI, OH | FOURTH INSTALLMENT TOWARD 3 PROGRAMS: POWER PACKS, CINCINNATI COOKS!, AND STABILIZATION SERVICES | $75k |
| JOY OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER FOUNDATION INC | CLARKSVILLE, OH | FIRST INSTALLMENT TO SUPPORT THE UNDERSERVED PROGRAM | $75k |
| LITERACY NETWORK OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | SECOND INSTALLMENT TO ENABLE THE QUEEN CITY BOOK BANK TO EXPAND ITS CURATED BOOK DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $75k |
| 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 IMPACT | $75k |
| PROKIDS | CINCINNATI, OH | FINAL ANNUAL INSTALLMENT TO SUPPORT THE A CHANCE AT CHILDHOOD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR PROGRAMMING AND THE EVERY DAY NEEDS AND DREAMS FUND | $63k |
Up 22%
from 2023
From $248k in 2023 to $302k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Chair pay rose 22% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 16%.
- Board Member pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice Chair pay fell 15% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HCS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of HCS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of HCS FOUNDATION received $302,234 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at HCS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at HCS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HCS FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are HCS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HCS FOUNDATION reported $11.3M in total revenue and $10.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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