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.
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.
Pete Strange: A Generous Spirit and Volunteer Leader
The Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award is presented annually by Greater Cincinnati Foundation to honor volunteers who stand out because of their leadership, vision, creativity and generosity of spirit. Jacob E. Davis was GCF’s first Governing Board chairman and the Foundation’s volunteer director from 1978 until 1987. Pete Strange,…
Read MoreThree Tips for Year-End Giving
Are you thinking about your year-end giving? Here are three important reminders for year-end charitable giving. As always, your philanthropic advisor at Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is happy to work with you to achieve your charitable goals. Give stock. Evaluate your highly-appreciated stock positions and use these assets to give…
Read MoreStrategic End-of-Year Planning is Not Just Tax-Advantageous,...
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), the region’s leading community foundation, connects generous people with trusted nonprofits to create a vibrant tri-state where every person has a fair opportunity to thrive. By partnering with GCF as your philanthropic advisor, you can make a difference in our community through charitable giving while maximizing…
Read MoreCelebrating Robert Killins Jr.: A 2024 Men of Honor Honoree
Men of Honor is a community celebration honoring the accomplishments of extraordinary African American men. This year’s distinguished honorees include Dr. Jonathan Brown, Darryl Haley, Max Langenkamp, Roddell McCullough, and Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s (GCF) very own, Robert Killins Jr. Robert is a beloved family man, mentor, coworker, philanthropist, and community…
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