Ways to Add to Your Fund
You may add to your fund at Greater Cincinnati Foundation at any time. There are a variety of ways to make gifts to a fund you’ve established or to another GCF fund.
Contribution by Check
Checks must be made payable to "Greater Cincinnati Foundation" with the name of the specific fund on the memo line. Unfortunately, checks made out only to the name of the fund will not be accepted.
Mail checks to:
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 120
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Credit Card Gift
You may make a donation via credit card to selected funds at Greater Cincinnati Foundation using our online giving page.
Crypto Gift
Please contact Elizabeth Cain, Assistant Controller, at giftinfo@gcfdn.org before starting a transfer.
You may make a crypto donation to Greater Cincinnati Foundation using our online giving page.
Appreciated Securities
Please contact Elizabeth Cain, Assistant Controller, at giftinfo@gcfdn.org before starting a transfer. This notice will ensure the gift reaches the appropriate fund at GCF.
If the security is held at a brokerage firm, Greater Cincinnati Foundation maintains an account at Charles Schwab for the purpose of facilitating gifts of securities. If you need the full account number, please reach out to giftinfo@gcfdn.org or your Relationship Manager.
Delivery Instructions
Charles Schwab
DTC #0164
Account Number: ****-3821
Account Name: GCF DONATION
Reference: the donor's name
If you hold physical certificates, they need to be personally delivered to Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
Please contact Elizabeth Cain, Assistant Controller, at giftinfo@gcfdn.org for further information.
It is the policy of Greater Cincinnati Foundation to sell all gifts of stock and add the net proceeds to the donor-designated fund. Stock transfers normally take several days to process. Please be aware that mutual fund transfers may take several weeks to complete. The date that the control of the stock is transferred is key to determining the tax deduction of the gift.
Electronic Transfer
Please contact Elizabeth Cain, Assistant Controller, at giftinfo@gcfdn.org before starting a transfer. This notice will ensure the gift reaches the appropriate fund at GCF.
You may make a donation through cash wire or ACH to Greater Cincinnati Foundation's account.
Electronic Transfer Instructions (Wire or ACH)
ABA # 043000096
PNC Bank – Charitable & Endowments Cr Acct #******3644
Attention: Elizabeth Carver (412) 442-1522
For Further Credit: GCF DONATION
Reference: the donor's name
Making a Gift in Your Will
Future gifts (also known as deferred or planned giving) can take many forms and range from simple to complex. Whether your gift comes from your will, retirement plan assets, life insurance, or other source, you can use a future gift to add to your fund and continue your charitable legacy after your lifetime.
Gifting Other Assets
A variety of other financial assets may be used to start or add to a fund such as charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, or beneficiary designation. GCF’s experienced staff can review details of these options, work with your professional advisor, and help you determine the most appropriate solution for you.