Empowering Communities Annual Fund

Imagine Marsha. A single mother working two jobs to afford the basics for her family. She has done everything she knew to do to set herself up for success—graduated from high school, attended community college, always held a job. But life took a turn. She lost her husband, they had…

Year-end Giving Strategies to Maximize Impact

The end of the year brings holiday celebrations, gatherings with families and friends and … tax planning. Before you get caught up in the seasonal whirlwind, it’s a good idea to take a look at your end-of-year giving strategies. As your community foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is a partner…

Endow Kentucky: $6.2 Million Designated for Kentucky and Counting

“We love Endow Kentucky because we can make gifts that will last and have an impact on Northern Kentucky for a long time. The state tax credit to incentivize these gifts is so helpful in building support for important organizations in our community. It’s a win-win.” — Jordan and Lauren…

GCF Giving Circles Offer Deeper Funding Connections

“In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.” — Flora Edwards Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) believes that connecting people with purpose changes the lives of everyone involved. Giving circles — creative, interactive means of achieving that impact…