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.
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Gifting 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 provide unique perspectives critical to guiding our mission of making the region…
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 Interact for Health, has awarded $610,000 in Boots on the Ground Fund…
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 for scholarships through the Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund (GCAASF). These…
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 to strengthen the capacity of small, community-based organizations to drive equitable change…
Read MoreMatthew Randazzo harnesses balance, passion for GCF role
Armed with experience leading Texas’ first community foundation, as well as years advancing educational equity, new CEO tackles the question: How can GCF meet this moment and beyond? For Matthew…
Read MoreHow “catch-up” contributions can boost clients’ giving
As you may know, there are tremendous benefits to both clients and charities when a client names a charity or their fund at Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) as the beneficiary…
Read MoreSupporting the LGBTQ+ Community
Everyone deserves to feel safe and at home. Over the past 60 years, GCF has led the charge to inspire generous people to invest in the well-being of all members…
Read MoreDynamic solutions that drive economic mobility
Economic mobility—or increasing income and wealth to improve life outcomes—is a critical indicator of robust economic growth and thriving communities. For this reason, GCF has invested millions in economic mobility…
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