Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio
The Health Council of Northwest Ohio (HCNO), formerly the Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio, is a Toledo-based public charity that works to improve health and well-being across Northwest Ohio. The organization was incorporated in 1972 and adopted its current name in 2025 to reflect a broader focus on community health.
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio at a glance
In short: Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio gave $3.0M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in Ohio. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,021,051
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,453
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,310
- Total assets
- $6,025,650
- -14.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio
- Contact
Mailing address: 3231 Central Park West 200, Toledo, OH 43617
Phone: (419) 842-0800
Website: https://hcno.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio
Who Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Health Foundation - Greater Toledo ($525K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 170 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HCNO describes its work as serving Northwest Ohio. Its website states that it oversees disaster preparedness and management for an 18-county region. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $98K; repeat grants $97K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $61K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2021) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation - Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | Milestone based funding, operational support for public health programs, & public health emergency preparedness and response | $525,291 |
| Promedica Toledo Hospital Toledo, OH | Milestone based funding, operational support for public health programs, & public health emergency preparedness and response | $343,990 |
| Baby University Toledo, OH | Milestone based funding & operational support for public health programs | $321,118 |
| East Toledo Family Center Toledo, OH | Milestone based funding & operational support for public health programs | $249,402 |
| Toledo-Lucas County Carenet Inc Toleo, OH | Milestone based funding & operational support for public health programs | $225,145 |
| Compassion Health Toledo Toledo, OH | Milestone based funding & operational support for public health programs | $158,479 |
| Toledo-Lucas County Health Department Toledo, OH | Milestone based funding, operational support for public health programs, & public health emergency preparedness and response | $137,927 |
| Fisher - Titus Medical Center Norwalk, OH | Milestone based funding & operational support for public health programs | $125,873 |
| Wood County Hospital Bowling Green, OH | Milestone based funding, operational support for public health programs, & public health emergency preparedness and response | $123,396 |
| The University Church Toledo, OH | Milestone based funding & operational support for public health programs | $108,833 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,025,650 | $6,583,244 | $7,105,785 | $3,021,051 | 31 | $206,803 |
| 2023 | $7,018,785 | $7,736,796 | $8,018,101 | $3,106,127 | 38 | $149,324 |
| 2022 | $7,102,177 | $7,641,585 | $7,305,242 | $2,489,231 | 36 | $11,674 |
| 2021 | $6,991,547 | $7,345,275 | $6,892,093 | $2,296,349 | 22 | $11,749 |
| 2020 | $7,109,332 | $7,554,184 | $7,808,549 | $2,774,209 | 43 | $38,861 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
HCNO’s current mission is to improve the health and well-being of Northwest Ohio by bringing people, organizations, and ideas together. Its website also identifies addressing health disparities and connecting residents with resources and care as part of that work.
In its 2024 filing, the organization described a member-driven mission to represent and advocate for member hospitals and health systems, create collaborative opportunities, develop health-related initiatives, and provide educational programs for the healthcare sector. Its program description emphasizes improving access to care, reducing disparities, emergency preparedness, and long-term wellness.
The 2024 grants went to Ohio hospitals, healthcare organizations, health departments, and community organizations. Examples include Baby University, whose mission is to equip parents for their children’s development and education; East Toledo Family Center, which provides educational and social programs for residents; and Compassion Health Toledo, which provides affordable, integrated healthcare. Fisher-Titus Medical Center describes its mission as delivering compassionate, convenient care, while the Pathways Community Hub Institute supports community-based care coordination for people at greatest risk of poor health outcomes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, HCNO reported 31 grants totaling $3,021,051. Awards ranged from $5,519 to $525,291, with a median of $57,310. The listed grant purposes include milestone-based funding, operational support for public health programs, and public health emergency preparedness and response.
The largest 2024 awards included $525,291 to Mercy Health Foundation – Greater Toledo, $343,990 to ProMedica Toledo Hospital, $321,118 to Baby University, and $249,402 to East Toledo Family Center. Other listed recipients included Toledo-Lucas County CareNet ($225,145), Compassion Health Toledo ($158,479), and Toledo-Lucas County Health Department ($137,927).
The organization’s 2024 filing describes grant administration procedures for subgrantees, including approved spending plans before first payment, quarterly reporting, expenditure documentation, and reimbursement after receipts are submitted. Its website also described a 2026 opportunity for five grants of $36,600 each to community-based and faith-based organizations working on maternal and infant health in Lucas County. The post’s February question period was a past cycle as of October 2, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Dempsey as chairman, Brent Burkey, MD, as chairman-elect, Nick Marsico as secretary, and Craig Albers as treasurer. Trustees listed include Alison Avendt, Dan Barbee, Kristi Barnd, Sara Brokaw, Keith Burmeister, and Dawn Buskey. The filing notes that Barbee began service in November 2024 and Brokaw in May 2024.
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio is led by Pam Jensen, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pam Jensen
President & CEO
Interim President & CEO → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$163K (2023) → $224K (2024)
Carolyn S. Trumbull
Noss Program & Services Director
Employee → Noss Program & Services Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $155K (2024)
Amy J. Hurley
Director of Northwest Ohio Pathways Hub
Director → Director of Northwest Ohio Pathways Hub, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Chad Tinkel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Buskey
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer - March, 2023
Trustee & Treasurer - March → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Normington - Slay Dpt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Goedde
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Selhorst
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Korducki
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Shaull
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Wachowiak
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myron Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Swaine
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Buit
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Gwyn
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Rucker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Burmeister
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Barnd
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Avendt
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Barbee
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Finn
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Brokaw
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thad Wadsworth
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Temple
Vice President Finance
Controller → Controller & Fiscal Officer, 2021
Controller & Fiscal Officer → Vice President Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $163K (2024)
Brent Burkey MD
Chairman Elect
Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Chairman Elect, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Albers
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Dempsey
Chairmain
Secretary → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chairmain, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Marsico
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Patricia Finn (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Thadius Wadsworth (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christine Richmond (2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Grasson (2023) — Director
- Former: Bradley Bertke (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel Barbee (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: W. Scott Fry (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Jennifer Montgomery (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kristi Brand (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carly Salamone (2022) — Senior Director
- Former: Doug Bush (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jan Ruma (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Deana Sievert (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel L. Wakeman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Akenberger (2020) — Trustee
- Former: J. Todd Almendinger (2020) — Outgoing Chair-Elect
- Former: Kim Bordenkircher (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Lynn Detterman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Winthrop (2020) — Outoing Chairperson
- Former: Pamela Jensen (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Scott C. Malaney (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $224K, to Pam Jensen (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio
How much does Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio give each year?
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio gave $3.0M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 38 grants.
What is Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio's typical grant size?
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio's median grant in 2024 was $57,310, and its average grant was $97,453, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio that year got $98K on average.
Where does Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio give grants?
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (15 grants), Napoleon, OH (2 grants), Lima, OH (2 grants) and Sandusky, OH (2 grants).
Does Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response" (5 grants).
Who are Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio's largest grantees?
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Health Foundation - Greater Toledo ($525,291), Promedica Toledo Hospital ($343,990) and Baby University ($321,118), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio?
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What does Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio fund?
HCNO’s current mission is to improve the health and well-being of Northwest Ohio by bringing people, organizations, and ideas together. Its website also identifies addressing health disparities and connecting residents with resources and care as part of that work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio?
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hcno.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio's EIN?
Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1116795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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