Impact Investing
Unlocking new capital to fuel social good
Multiply the power of every dollar
Impact investing is a charitable tool used to create social impact and generate a financial return. Unlike grants, impact investments are expected to be returned over time. This allows the funds to be recycled into additional impactful projects, creating a renewable charitable resource that multiplies the power of every dollar.
As one of the first community foundations in the nation to adopt this approach, GCF brings deep expertise to aligning financial investments with meaningful social outcomes. To date, GCF has deployed over $30 million through impact investments.
Since 2018
Tracking progress
GCF partners with a registered investment advisor to assess risk and track the progress of our impact investments in two key areas, housing and economic revitalization.
Through close partnerships, GCF is leveraging impact investing to support the construction, renovation, and preservation of critically needed housing and mixed-use developments.
Commercial and housing units financed
5576
Affordable rental units created/renovated
4265
Affordable homes created/renovated
1391
GCF is actively investing in programs that maintain quality jobs in our region and create pathways for those seeking better employment that can support their families.
Businesses funded
501
Entrepreneurs funded
712
Jobs created and retained
2479
GCF invests $1M in Revive + Thrive, a home repair loan program helping moderate-income homeowners repair their homes.
GCF partners with Learning Grove to support education and family services blending grants and impact investments to help children thrive.
First Financial Bank invests $500K in GCF’s Affordable Housing Impact Investment Pool to support new housing.
GCF's $9M Affordable Housing Impact Investing Pool tackles regional housing crisis, creating 400+ units while delivering financial & social returns.
GCF, alongside local organizations, create 47 units of affordable housing in Lower Price Hill.
GCF partners with other local organizations to create 26 rental units in Walnut Hills.
GCF partners with local organizations to create 10 new rental units in Over-the-Rhine.
GCF partners with local organizations to create affordable housing for our neighbors in Avondale.
With this [impact] investment, First Financial Bank further expands our efforts to provide affordable housing options that are the foundation toward improving the financial well-being of neighbors in our communities.
Ready to invest in the future of our region?
Our team is ready to partner with you to jumpstart key projects that make our community more vibrant. Your individual or corporate donor advised fund can unlock new potential through impact investing.
Connect with Robert Killins, Jr., Vice President, Community Investments at 513-768-6151 or [email protected].
