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Our Mission

As a trusted and connected partner, we inspire generous people to invest in a more equitable and vibrant region, now and for generations to come.

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2022 Annual Report

Last year, Greater Cincinnati Foundation served not only as a funder, granting $119 million to our communities, but also as a leader, convener and connector for solving the region’s biggest challenges. With the help of generous people, 2022 became a standout year for supporting the greater good for all.

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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.

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Connecting People with Purpose

Individuals, Families and Businesses

Whether you’re a seasoned donor or just getting started, we help you discover the right charitable plan so your generosity can reach its full potential.

HOW WE HELP

Nonprofits

When our communities lack the resources needed to prosper, nonprofits answer the call. We provide grants to nonprofits to meet their greatest needs.

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Gifting Business Assets

We can help you find the optimal way to use privately held C-Corp or S-Corp shares, real estate or other non-cash assets to fuel your charitable giving. Working with your advisors, we can help you achieve the ideal arrangement for improving your tax status — both now and for generations to come.

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Our Racial Equity Approach

Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Community Leadership is our community change strategy. Specifically, this is the area where GCF serves as a community leader by acting as a catalyzing force that creates a better future for all by addressing our region’s most critical or persistent challenges.

As a foundation – part of our mission is to build a community where everyone can thrive and fulfill their full potential. Racial equity is the overarching goal for our community leadership work because we believe that a racially equitable community is the ideal state for our region.

Now is the time to address the racial divide and we're doing so by targeting investments in the black community.

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Press Releases

Greater Cincinnati Foundation Names Matthew Randazzo as Next President and CEO

May 11, 2023
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First Financial Bank Invests $500,000 in Affordable Housing Fund...

August 29, 2023

CINCINNATI, OH (August 29, 2023) — First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has invested $500,000 in Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s…

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GCF Welcomes Three New Governing Board Members

March 28, 2023

In 2022, we welcomed three new Governing Board members, Keith Dailey, Nirvani Head and Jen Stein, who all…

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Boots on the Ground Fund Awarded $610,000 to 31 Nonprofits

March 8, 2023

CINCINNATI (March 8, 2023) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), in partnership with the City of Cincinnati, bi3 and…

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GCF and GE Aerospace Open Applications for Greater Cincinnati...

January 18, 2023

CINCINNATI, OH — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and GE Aerospace have announced that the application process is open…

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Blog

Bridging the gaps in multi-generational family philanthropy

June 15, 2023
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10 Indicators to Identify Charitable Prospects

September 27, 2023

Is your client ready for a conversation about their charitable goals? These ten indicators can help you identify…

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Celebrating Philanthropy Across the Region

September 27, 2023

Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has had the honor of working with many philanthropists throughout our 60-year history in…

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Giving a Business to Charity: Stack the Odds in Your Favor

September 27, 2023

High profile giving associated with well-known businesses has maintained its place in the limelight, even amid recent market…

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NIL Collectives: A Cautionary Tale about Private Benefit Rules

September 25, 2023

In recent years, universities and their donors have organized what are known as “NIL collectives” to develop revenue…

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