2022 Annual Report
Last year, Greater Cincinnati Foundation served not only as a funder, granting $119 million to our communities, but also as a leader, convener and connector for solving the region’s biggest challenges. With the help of generous people, 2022 became a standout year for supporting the greater good for all.
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 Promotes Leaders to Champion Philanthropy
Boots on the Ground Fund Awarded $834,620 to 41 Nonprofits
CINCINNATI (April 24, 2024) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and Interact for…
Read MoreGreater Cincinnati Foundation Names New Leaders to Catalyze ...
CINCINNATI (March 5, 2024) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is poised to make an even greater impact by…
Read MoreCincinnati Black Giving Circle in Partnership with Greater...
CINCINNATI (Feb. 20, 2024) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation, in partnership with the Cincinnati Black Giving Circle, a coalition…
Read MoreGCF Welcomes New Board Leadership and Two Governing Board...
CINCINNATI (Feb. 20, 2024) — In 2024, Greater Cincinnati Foundation welcomes new members and leadership to its governing…
Read MoreMany assets make great gifts to charity
When your client is getting ready to make a contribution to a fund at Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF)…
Read MoreIn the Business of Giving
If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably minded…
Read MoreEstate Planning: Your Kids … and Your Community
As you contemplate your legacy and adjust your estate plan, it’s natural to focus on your children and…
Read More“Shell funds” for charitable clients who plan ahead
Working with clients who are looking to finalize their estate plans? GCF can help you with your clients’…
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