Unlocking our region’s potential, together
Nonprofit partners
GCF, alongside donors, supports thousands of nonprofit organizations that play a vital role in the success of our region. We seek partnerships with those who are passionate about building a region where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive.
GCF aims to be more than a funder; we’re a partner. Discover how GCF leverages our strengths to support nonprofits that provide critical services and create a lasting impact.
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10-year strategic plan
A bold vision
In 2024, GCF engaged more than 500 community members, including 160 nonprofit leaders, to craft a 10-year strategic plan designed to deliver equitable outcomes for our region.
Over the next decade, GCF will activate the generosity of our donors and attract new corporate and national philanthropic resources to invest $1 billion for the benefit of our community.
GCF will also make a historic $150 million investment to deliver impact in three critical areas: education, housing and community and cultural vibrancy.
Every child deserves the chance to succeed and meaningful change in student outcomes requires evidence-based solutions. Our approach targets two pivotal moments in a student’s journey: early literacy and future pathways.
Safe, affordable and stable housing is key to a thriving community. GCF will continue to tackle the urgent need to develop and preserve homes that people can afford. Nurses, teachers, firefighters and working families deserve an opportunity to live where they work – free from rising costs and displacement.
A dynamic region features healthy people and vibrant places where people want to stay, grow, and invest in their futures. From safe public places and accessible parks to behavioral health and wellness initiatives and a thriving arts and culture scene, GCF is investing in the foundations of community well-being.
Assets-based
Our approach to grantmaking
All grant applicants should reflect an assets-based mindset in their work. Programs and proposals should recognize and build on the strengths of individuals and communities, incorporating the voices of those with lived experience to shape solutions. We look for initiatives that honor and elevate this expertise as a core part of their approach.
Some people spend retirement enjoying a tropical paradise. Others focus on making a difference. Bob Coughlin is doing both, working to create change in the two places he calls home…
GCF is partnering with the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation to make concentrated investments in the areas that make Northern Kentucky a vibrant place to work, live,…
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) brings national capital to Cincinnati with a $5 million investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
From high school dreams to a career in healthcare, Audri’s journey will inspire you. After graduating from a Cincinnati-area high school, Audri turned to Cincinnati Works for guidance.
Each week, La Soupe rescues 30,000 pounds of fresh food. These ingredients are transformed into nutritious meals.
In 2024, GCF became the permanent home for the Three Arts Scholarship Fund, ensuring the fund can fulfill its mission in perpetuity.
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