2021 Annual Report
GCF catalyzed a record-breaking level of grantmaking in 2021. This would have not been possible without the community's support. The achievements outlined in this report are the result of trusted partnerships among donors, institutions and nonprofit organizations that are cultivated and nurtured through the GCF platform.
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 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.
Press Releases
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Names Matthew Randazzo as Next President and CEO
GCF Welcomes Three New Governing Board Members
In 2022, we welcomed three new Governing Board members, Keith Dailey, Nirvani Head and Jen Stein, who all…
Read MoreBoots on the Ground Fund Awarded $610,000 to 31 Nonprofits
CINCINNATI (March 8, 2023) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), in partnership with the City of Cincinnati, bi3 and…
Read MoreGCF and GE Aerospace Open Applications for Greater Cincinnati...
CINCINNATI, OH — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and GE Aerospace have announced that the application process is open…
Read MoreGCF Announces Boots on the Ground Fund in Partnership with the...
CINCINNATI (October 3, 2022) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) announces a new partnership with the City of Cincinnati…
Read MoreRetirement plans to charity: Understanding the “trifecta” of...
Over the last few months, many advisors have noticed an uptick in client inquiries about leaving their IRAs…
Read MoreProposed legislation: Is better deductibility back on the table?
Charitable deduction legislation ebbs and flows. Proposed reform efforts come and go, resulting in the occasional change to…
Read MoreTurmoil in banking and technology: Optimism for charitable...
The wild ride continues! In the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, your philanthropic clients may seek your…
Read MoreCollective giving makes us stronger, together
Now more than ever, GCF is helping donors leverage and strengthen their giving and build support in our…
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