Support Nonprofits

We invite you to join us in supporting our nonprofit partners who are experiencing uncertainty.

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What's Next

President and CEO, Matthew Randazzo reflects on year one at GCF and looks toward the future.

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Keeping Families in their Homes

An innovative partnership is investing in our regional housing stock and ensuring that families stay in their homes.

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Early Education Matters

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A Bold Vision

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Purchasing 1 Million Diapers

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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.

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Champions of Philanthropy

Activate your Generosity

Take advantage of GCF’s flexible charitable solutions to help you make more possible with your giving. When you partner with us, you can expect personalized service and amplified impact.

HOW WE HELP

Stories of Generosity

Your generosity fuels our work. Learn how GCF helps thousands of individuals and families design their giving strategies, deliver impact and create legacies.

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Your Philanthropic Partner

If you’re a professional advisor, you can partner with GCF to enhance the service and overall value you provide – helping your clients reach their charitable goals while maximizing tax savings.

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Community Leadership Framework

Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Community Leadership framework is our community change strategy. This is the area where GCF serves as a community leader by acting as a catalyzing force and leveraging all resources and partnerships to address our region’s most critical challenges. We recognize that too many of our neighbors face barriers that limit their ability to obtain a quality education, earn a self-sufficient wage, access affordable homes, and more.

As a community foundation, we are committed to building a region where everyone can thrive and fulfill their full potential. Closing gaps in accessing resources and opportunities is the overarching goal and focus of our community leadership work.

Now is the time to come together and build a more vibrant and opportunity-rich region for all.

2023 Annual Report

Last year, Greater Cincinnati Foundation connected generous donors with trusted nonprofits resulting in $149 million in grantmaking that supported 3,710 organizations. We served not only as a funder, but as a partner and connector, bringing together people who have a shared goal: to create a stronger, more vibrant community.

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The nonprofit community needs our support

April 24, 2025
Nonprofits across Greater Cincinnati are facing increased uncertainty and disruption. Federal funding cuts and financial market turbulence are putting additional strain on organizations that provide essential services to our neighbors. According to a recent nonprofit survey released by United Way, in partnership with GCF and Interact for Health, two out of three nonprofits would reduce...
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Endow Kentucky Tax Credits Amplify Giving

April 15, 2025

The Commonwealth Offers Special Tax Savings for Charitable Endowment Gifts Kentucky taxpayers who give philanthropic support in Kentucky deserve some credit! The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit program offers a state tax credit of up to 20% for charitable gifts made to endowments held at qualified community foundations for the benefit…

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Weighing the Options: Private Foundation or Donor Advised Fund?

April 9, 2025

“I want to start a foundation” is a phrase you may have heard from your clients in the past. And while a private foundation can be a great fit for the right person, an exploration of alternative structures can be very valuable to your client’s estate or financial plan. Here…

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Trust Matters: Your Clients’ Go-To Resource for Community...

April 9, 2025

As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you know very well that trust is at the core of your relationships with clients. Your clients are seeking a similar level of trust with the people and organizations that are helping carry out their philanthropic wishes. Fortunately, trust in charities has shown an…

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Five tax reminders for charitable giving

March 24, 2025

Tax time is a great reason to review the basics! At Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), our goal is to help make the tax aspects of your charitable giving as easy and effective as possible. If you’ve already established a donor advised or other type of fund at GCF, or if…

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