Generosity

Greater Cincinnati Foundation shares a mission with our donors to make Greater Cincinnati a region that provides greater opportunities for everyone. We leverage donors’ generosity to support organizations and projects through grantmaking and impact investing; increasingly, we are also committed to focusing on initiatives that enact sustainable, life-changing equity. That’s…

Thanks to a $45,000 co-investment by our generous donors, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) recently was able to fund a $60,000 emergency grant to Bethany House Services, Inc. GCF defines a funding emergency as “an immediate need for funding to avoid total stop of services of basic needs to vulnerable people.”…

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which takes effect this tax year, has raised questions about its potential effect on charitable deductions and contributions. These new tax rules passed by Congress nearly doubled the standard deduction for couples — from $12,700 to $24,000 — while simultaneously limiting many…

Giving Circles bring together individuals who pool their charitable dollars and collectively decide which projects and nonprofits will be the recipients of the funds. GCF will match members’ contributions to make an even bigger impact. GCF convened its first Giving Circle, for Vibrant Arts and Culture, in 2017. The 11…