Now is the Time
Greater Cincinnati Foundation is committed to ensuring we all rise together to shape a new reality where everyone thrives.
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We Amplify the Power of Your Giving
As your leading community foundation, we believe the greatest changes happen with 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.
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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 MoreOur 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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Read MoreLeaving a legacy for your children
Planned giving is crucial for the region’s future William “Bill” Paul is focused on the next generation of…
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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Register NowRacial 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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Black Philanthropy Month starts now! BPM is a wave of high-impact events, activities, and opportunities engaging the extraordinary legacy of Black Giving in Greater Cincinnati. How will you celebrate Black Philanthropy Month? Check back here for news and updates all month. #poweredbythepresent #bpm2021
“Racial Equity Matters is one of the most profound, world-view, mind growing experiences I've ever had."
- Tom Shepherd, CEO, The Shepherd Chemical Company
Watch Tom share his passion of Racial Equity Matters, presented by bi3 the relevance of the series. http://ow.ly/3Lfm50FHslb
Want to create a lasting legacy in your family and community? Learn how you can continue to support our community for years to come: http://ow.ly/OF8w50FGlRi
Nearly 49,000 households in Hamilton County pay more than half of their income on housing. Join the Chamber Housing Panel event tomorrow 8:30 am to learn about the release of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's report Embracing Growth: Principles for Regional Housing. Robert Killins, Director, Special Initiatives at Greater Cincinnati Foundation will be a part of this panel and will discuss the affordable housing crisis in our region. Register today at http://ow.ly/ej3g50FFHu5
Register today to host a SPARK "watch-party" event, Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation's annual fundraising event. Join the movement for gender equity in our region.
Visit: http://ow.ly/JHkN50FEXma
Join us next Wednesday for the virtual Vibrant Arts and Culture RFP Grant Workshop at 2 p.m. The workshop will focus on the purpose of the request for proposal, what GCF is looking for in a proposal and how to apply. Register today: http://ow.ly/5oWc50FBEtU
"If we can make racial equity a part of what we decided we're going to solve for- we can be that place for a lot of reasons, including how inclusive we are."
- Mel Gravely, CEO, TriVersity Construction
Watch Mel convey his Racial Equity Matters, presented by bi3 experience and the impact it had on the Cincinnati Regional Business Committee. http://ow.ly/7WQP50FA1Ee
Meet Felicity Tao, Senior Director, Marketing. Felicity will help drive our mission of making Greater Cincinnati a more equitable and vibrant region. Learn more about Felicity: http://ow.ly/srKW50FA1dE
“GCF is not only committed to having conversations about racial equity, but puts equity in action through our grantmaking, partnership development, as well community engagement that builds connections and moves us forward with enhanced insights and shared purpose. The Truth and Reconciliation Artist Showcase does that – through the outcomes we will see this weekend and through the journeys that these artists are on.”
- Rasheda Cromwell, Senior Director, Community Strategies
Join the opening weekend of ArtsWave's Truth and Reconciliation Artist Showcase, supported by GCF, to view the lens of 27 Black and Brown artists through an array of media. http://ow.ly/Bv7g50FxKob
Watch Eddie Koen, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio reflect on the importance of convening with like-minded goals to amplify change in our region: http://ow.ly/Cjh950FwQzl