Our Story
We Amplify the Power of Your Giving
As your leading community foundation, we believe the greatest changes happen when people come together – in partnership, collaboration and generosity. Our role is to align the right players and then coordinate their efforts and contributions to make the biggest impact. Together, we all rise.
Champions of Philanthropy
Activate your Generosity
Take advantage of GCF’s flexible charitable solutions to help you make more possible with your giving. When you partner with us, you can expect personalized service and amplified impact.
HOW WE HELPStories of Generosity
Your generosity fuels our work. Learn how GCF helps thousands of individuals and families design their giving strategies, deliver impact and create legacies.
Learn MoreYour Philanthropic Partner
If you’re a professional advisor, you can partner with GCF to enhance the service and overall value you provide – helping your clients reach their charitable goals while maximizing tax savings.
Read MoreCommunity Leadership Framework
Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Community Leadership framework is our community change strategy. This is the area where GCF serves as a community leader by acting as a catalyzing force and leveraging all resources and partnerships to address our region’s most critical challenges. We recognize that too many of our neighbors face barriers that limit their ability to obtain a quality education, earn a self-sufficient wage, access affordable homes, and more.
As a community foundation, we are committed to building a region where everyone can thrive and fulfill their full potential. Closing gaps in accessing resources and opportunities is the overarching goal and focus of our community leadership work.
Now is the time to come together and build a more vibrant and opportunity-rich region for all.
2023 Annual Report
Last year, Greater Cincinnati Foundation connected generous donors with trusted nonprofits resulting in $149 million in grantmaking that supported 3,710 organizations. We served not only as a funder, but as a partner and connector, bringing together people who have a shared goal: to create a stronger, more vibrant community.
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Read MoreGCF Celebrates Regional Changemakers
Throughout Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF)’s 60-year history, we have had the privilege of partnering with a multitude of dedicated and generous people. Together, our impact has been truly extraordinary, resulting in over $1.69 billion in grants for nonprofits and an immeasurable amount of volunteer hours. We proudly recognize three of…
Read MoreJohn Domaschko On Using Your Talents for Good
John Domaschko is a beloved member of the community, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) governing board member, retired CPA, and so much more. John attended the University of Cincinnati and obtained degrees in economics and accounting. After returning to Cincinnati from Germany where John was stationed in the army, he established…
Read MoreWe have an opportunity to launch a moonshot
As I take stock of my first year leading Greater Cincinnati Foundation, I am amazed by the power and promise of our community. The power to change lives. The power to forge compelling partnerships and work together across sectors. The power to dream big as we tackle entrenched issues and…
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