Now is the Time
Greater Cincinnati Foundation is committed to ensuring we all rise together to shape a new reality where everyone thrives.
Learn MoreSupport the People of Ukraine
Give by March 31 to double your impact
Greater Cincinnati Foundation connects people with purpose in timely, impactful ways. Sometimes those needs are immediate, such as the devastating invasion of Ukraine and the horrific impact on civilians throughout the country, including those in Cincinnati's sister city, Kharkiv.
We know that there are hundreds of thousands of people needing critical support today. Thanks to the incredible generosity of 3 GCF donors, your gift to 1 of the 5 organizations listed on our website will be matched up to $100,000 for UNICEF's efforts to help Ukrainian families: http://gcfdn.org/ukraine
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.
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 HELPNonprofits
When our communities lack the resources needed to prosper, nonprofits answer the call. We provide grants to nonprofits to meet their greatest needs.
Learn MoreGifting 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.
Read MoreAffordable Housing
What does it feel like to live under the stress of not having enough money to pay the rent, utilities, food, or childcare? Every day, individuals and families in our region are making these difficult choices.
By investing in affordable housing initiatives and focusing on economic mobility for all, we can give families more options – helping end the ongoing cycle of generational poverty. Now is the time to take a deeper look and create new opportunities for those in need the community.
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.
News & Events
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GCF and GE reignite Greater Cincinnati African American...
GCF and GE announced the restart of the Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund (GCAASF) for high school…
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CINCINNATI (February 23, 2022) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation, in partnership with the Cincinnati Black Giving Circle, a coalition…
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CINCINNATI (January 25, 2022) — The David C. Herriman Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has awarded grants…
Read MoreA Reflection from Delores
Maya Angelou said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver,”…
Read MoreRacial Equity Matters – Phase 1
The virtual Phase 1 Workshop is a two-day session that is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better…
Register NowRacial Equity Matters – Groundwater
This Virtual Groundwater Presentation is an introduction to racial equity that uses stories and data to illustrate the…
Register NowRacial Equity Matters – Phase 1
The virtual Phase 1 Workshop is a two-day session that is designed to develop the capacity of participants…
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Congratulations to Meghan Cummings, VP, Civic Advancement at GCF, for being selected for Leadership Ohio's 30th Anniversary Class of Fellows for 2022. Learn more about the fellowship and 43 leaders: https://hubs.ly/Q016gZ1w0
Congratulations to the amazing women recognized by Forbes as Ohio's Best Women Wealth Advisors, with 6 of the top 10 women working in Greater Cincinnati firms! Our community continues to lead the charge toward a more vibrant and equitable region. Read Cincinnati Business Courier to view the list: https://hubs.ly/Q0162p460
#BreaktheBias
#WomensHistoryMonth
Support the people of Ukraine today and double your impact. Thanks to the incredible generosity of 3 GCF donors, your gift to 1 of the 5 organizations listed on our website will be matched up to $100,000 for UNICEF's efforts to help Ukrainian families: https://bit.ly/3CJFSuc
"Please join us to let the people of Ukraine know that the Greater Cincinnati community is with them." - Phillip P. Lanham, CAP®, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Register today for our virtual Racial Equity Matters Phase 1, presented by bi3, on April 19-20! Participants will have a clearer understanding of racism through analysis and be equipped to begin to work for change. Sign up today! https://hubs.ly/Q015Nv6k0
Happy International Women’s Day!
This year's theme is "gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow". Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation lives this theme not just today, but throughout their mission of supporting the economic self-sufficiency of women in our region. Learn more: https://www.gcfdn.org/womensfund
#BreaktheBias
Don't miss this Friday's scholarship application deadline for GE Aviation’s Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund. Administered by Greater Cincinnati Foundation, up to 8 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors. Learn more and apply today: https://hubs.ly/Q015wx6m0
Watch All-In Cincinnati's segment of local women leaders discussing why and how building racial equity is important: https://hubs.ly/Q015p5XC0
#WomensHistoryMonth
"Your support helps amazing moments of safety and security happen for those in our community who need it most." — Robert Killins, Jr., Director, Special Initiatives
Let's make an impact, together, through the Empowering Communities Annual Fund. Be a part of something big and give a gift today: https://hubs.ly/Q015d9CS0
Great things are happening in our community! GCF joins longtime partner Emergency Shelter of NKY in celebrating their new building, which will provide more beds and services to those in need. Learn more about the facility: https://hubs.ly/Q015bqmx0
Do you have a fun, enriching and educational program for kids this summer? Apply for Summertime Kids grants, which are made possible through the generous support of GCF's donors and continued support from the Charles H Dater Foundation. Submit your application by March 4. Visit: https://hubs.ly/Q0155jzm0