Now is the Time
Greater Cincinnati Foundation is committed to ensuring we all rise together to shape a new reality where everyone thrives.
Learn MoreYour Generous Year-End Giving
While the future is uncertain regarding tax law changes, the generosity of our donors remains consistent. Greater Cincinnati Foundation expects the end of 2021 to be a robust time for donors to support nonprofits using their donor advised funds and we encourage you to begin your annual support early. We also suggest you consult with your tax advisor about your year-end giving, including benefits of donating highly appreciated property and other smart gifting strategies.
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
Fifth Third Private Bank and GCF Announce the Launch of Giving with Purpose
Empowering Communities Annual Fund
If you haven’t already had the pleasure, let me introduce you to a partner in our work, Robert…
Read MoreGreater Cincinnati Foundation Takes Deep Dive Into Workplace...
Examination of policies, practices earns region’s first gold certification from Queen City Certified CINCINNATI – Greater Cincinnati Foundation…
Read MoreOne Year Later – Learnings from the Racial Justice Fund
Celebrating Wins Beyond Grantmaking Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is celebrating the Racial Justice Fund’s first anniversary. Last fall,…
Read MoreGreater Cincinnati Foundation Awards $165,743 in Learning Links...
CINCINNATI (August 25, 2021) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) awarded $165,743 in Learning Links grants to 99 schools…
Read MoreRacial Equity Matters – Impact Circle
Thank you for your interest in Racial Equity Matters, presented by bi3. Attendees of the Racial Equity Institute…
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Greater Cincinnati Foundation amplifies lasting and meaningful impact by putting YOU at the center of our community's most pivotal developments. Read this article from Enquirer - Cincinnati and Kentucky to learn how you can contribute to the Empowering Communities Annual Fund to support critical community leadership work that helps create a more vibrant and equitable region for all. http://ow.ly/gOb350H3hSH
These two trailblazers have left an incredible mark on our community! Tim and Leslie Maloney of the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation have inspired and created a legacy of countless local initiatives and investments. We are so grateful for Tim’s imagination and creativity as a GCF Governing Board member and our community will forever be changed thanks to their leadership. http://ow.ly/6ETc50H345B
Change is sparked when people come together — in partnership, collaboration and generosity. Read Cincinnati Magazine's article highlighting GCF's mission and commitment to the community: http://ow.ly/etNX50H28z6
Together you gave. Together you made an impact. Together we raised $40,483.
We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in #GivingTuesday. Learn more about #GivingTuesday: https://bit.ly/30JwtnP
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Only 2 hours left to donate for #GivingTuesday!
Thank you to everyone who helped Greater Cincinnati Foundation's Empowering Communities Annual Fund and Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation raise nearly $40,000!
Give today to impact our communities tomorrow, visit: https://bit.ly/30JwtnP
Greater Cincinnati Foundation's Empowering Communities Annual Fund and Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation have raised $13,300 for #GivingTuesday. Reminder, every dollar donated today will be matched by the Bill and Sue Friedlander Family up to $15,000. Visit: https://bit.ly/30JwtnP
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Help us and Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation raise $30,000 - every dollar donated today will be matched up to $15,000. Thank you to the generosity of the Bill and Sue Friedlander Family. https://bit.ly/30JwtnP
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Watch Robert Killins, Jr., Director, Special Initiatives explain how GCF is making an impact in affordable housing and doing the work from the inside out to be a Queen City Certified Gold Leader in Workplace Equity.
"This is an awesome recognition and it is one additional step on GCF's path toward racial and gender equity. We discovered (affordable housing) was a problem that was disproportionally affecting poor people, single-women heads of household, and Black and Brown people in particular. We now are focused on trying to make a difference on this issue," said Robert Killins, Jr., Director, Special Initiatives.
Today is Black Friday, tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and Monday is Cyber Monday – but don’t forget #GivingTuesday! Mark your calendar, give, and share! Visit: https://bit.ly/30JwtnP
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