The Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio (HCNO) is a member-driven regional hospital association based in Toledo, Ohio. Incorporated in 1972 and tax-exempt since April 1973, the organization represents and advocates on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems. In 2025, the organization adopted the name "Health Council of Northwest Ohio" to reflect a broader focus on improving health and well-being across the region. HCNO serves as a collaborative hub for healthcare providers and community partners in Northwest Ohio.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
-14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-4.3% YoY
Grant Count
31
-18.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$96K
+17.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio is a member-driven regional hospital association that represents and advocates on behalf of its member hospitals and health systems. HCNO provides collaborative opportunities for its members and community partners to improve the health and well-being of Northwest Ohio's residents and to reduce disparities.
Core Values: Personal and Organization Integrity, Excellence in Service, Collaborative Partnerships, Innovative Programs, Healthcare Advocacy, Sustainability, Diversity, and Equity.
Program Areas:
- Providing collaborative opportunities to address healthcare providers' shared concerns
- Developing, implementing, and securing funding for creative health-related initiatives to improve the region's health status
- Providing educational programs for the healthcare sector
- Coordinating community health improvement efforts, including the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB and Healthy Lucas County coalition
- Coordinating disaster preparedness and community health assessments in the region
Grantmaking
HCNO makes grants to support health-related initiatives and community partners. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HCNO operates in Northwest Ohio, serving the region's healthcare providers and residents. The organization coordinates efforts across multiple counties in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total assets: $7,018,785
- Total revenues: $7,736,796
- Total expenses: $8,018,101
- Number of employees: 59
Additional Financial Information:
- Annual revenue: $8,237,281 (per company profile)
- Total assets: $6,025,650 (per 2024 IRS Form 990)
Rating: HCNO holds a Four-Star rating with a 96% score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,025,650 | $7,018,785 | $7,102,177 |
| Revenue | $6,583,244 | $7,736,796 | $7,641,585 |
| Expenses | $7,105,785 | $8,018,101 | $7,305,242 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $206,803 | $149,324 | $11,674 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
170 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Hayley Studer: President
- Pamela Jensen: President
- Gayle Lake: Board Member
- Hunter Reeder: Engagement Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY DEMPSEY | CHAIRMAIN | 1 | — |
| BRENT BURKEY MD | CHAIRMAN ELECT | 1 | — |
| NICK MARSICO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CRAIG ALBERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALISON AVENDT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN BARBEE | TRUSTEE (BEGAN SERVICE 11.2024) | 1 | — |
| KRISTI BARND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SARA BROKAW | TRUSTEE (BEGAN SERVICE 05.2024) | 1 | — |
| KEITH BURMEISTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAWN BUSKEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATTI FINN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RON GOEDDE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREA GWYN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STANLEY KORDUCKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MYRON LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MORGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEREMY NORMINGTON-SLAY DPT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JODI RUCKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SONYA SELHORST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TY SHAULL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHAD TINKEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THAD WADSWORTH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARRELL WACHOWIAK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIM BUIT | TRUSTEE (SERVED UNTIL 05.2024) | 1 | — |
| RICHARD SWAINE | TRUSTEE (SERVED UNTIL 11.2024) | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY TEMPLE | VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE | 40 | $163,433 |
| PAM JENSEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $223,614 |
| CAROLYN S TRUMBULL | NOSS PROGRAM & SERVICES DIRECTOR | 40 | $154,500 |
| AMY J HURLEY | DIRECTOR OF NORTHWEST OHIO PATHWAYS HUB | 40 | $106,700 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
HCNO was awarded $133,300 in federal funding
Kaptur: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio Awarded $133,300 | CongresswomanThe organization received nearly $20 million in grant funding (as part of broader Ohio nonprofit awards) to support young families and advance infant health
Nearly $20 million awarded to Ohio nonprofits to support young ...HCNO members received grants to implement initiatives to reduce infant mortality
OHA Members Receive Grants to Implement Initiative to Reduce ...HCNO partnered with Bowling Green State University (BGSU) for a research study (announced July 2024)
HCNO Partners with BGSU for Research Study - Hospital Council of NorthwestSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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