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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.
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 HELPStories 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.
Learn MoreYour 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.
Read MoreCommunity 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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United for a Stronger Community
A Holistic Approach to Service at CityLink Center
CityLink Center partners with social agencies to offer a holistic approach to building economic stability for clients through career and vocational training, childcare, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, and financial guidance.
Read MoreThe Catalytic Fund: Place-Based Investments for a Thriving...
The Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky is a nonprofit and privately funded Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The organization carries out impactful real estate development projects that revitalize neighborhoods, create jobs, attract talent, and enhance community vibrancy.
Read MoreFor clients who love local causes, GCF is your trusted partner
Most of your philanthropic clients likely support a wide variety of charities year after year, and represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values and community priorities. Especially when the organizations your clients support are local,…
Read MoreIf this, then that: Scenarios to consider as tax time approaches
Tax season is a great time to cover tax planning strategies for the current year and beyond, and there are a few specific reasons why your clients may benefit from a conversation earlier in the calendar year. Evaluate QCDs sooner rather than later. If: Your client missed the 2024 deadline…
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