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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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Charitable remainder trusts: What, where, who, why, when, and...
For most attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) don’t come along every day. Because a CRT can be such an effective planning tool in certain situations, it’s useful to have a basic level of knowledge about how they work. What is it? Your client establishes a CRT…
Read MoreEndow Kentucky Tax Credits Amplify Giving
The Commonwealth Offers Special Tax Savings for Charitable Endowment Gifts Kentucky taxpayers who give philanthropic support in Kentucky deserve some credit! The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit program offers a state tax credit of up to 20% for charitable gifts made to endowments held at qualified community foundations for the benefit…
Read MoreWeighing the Options: Private Foundation or Donor Advised Fund?
“I want to start a foundation” is a phrase you may have heard from your clients in the past. And while a private foundation can be a great fit for the right person, an exploration of alternative structures can be very valuable to your client’s estate or financial plan. Here…
Read MoreTrust Matters: Your Clients’ Go-To Resource for Community...
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you know very well that trust is at the core of your relationships with clients. Your clients are seeking a similar level of trust with the people and organizations that are helping carry out their philanthropic wishes. Fortunately, trust in charities has shown an…
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