Press Releases

GCF and GE announced the restart of the Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund (GCAASF) for high school seniors in the Greater Cincinnati area. Up to eight scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 will be awarded for the 2022-23 academic year and there are still a few days left to…

CINCINNATI (February 23, 2022) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation, in partnership with the Cincinnati Black Giving Circle, a coalition of Black Greater Cincinnatians pooling their dollars to accelerate social change, awarded $155,000 to five Black-led and/or Black-serving nonprofits. The 2022 award grantees are Envision Children, BYOC Camps and Clubs, Guiding Light…

CINCINNATI (January 25, 2022) — The David C. Herriman Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has awarded grants totaling $250,000 to three exemplary area arts organizations: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for its Extrasensory: Filmmaker and Composer Pairings, Learning Through Art, Inc. for Books Alive! Family Adventure in the Park, and full-season…

2022 Initiatives Focus on Cross-Sector Partnerships, National Funding and Regional Agenda CINCINNATI – Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), the region’s leading community foundation serving an eight-county region in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, starts 2022 with plans to accelerate its mission  – plans that combine attracting national funders interested in solving regional…

Effective January 2022, Queen City Certified is now Ellequate Examination of policies, practices earns region’s first gold certification from Queen City Certified CINCINNATI – Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) – the region’s leading community foundation serving an eight-county region in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana – has been undergoing a multiyear examination…

CINCINNATI – Fifth Third Private Bank, a division of Fifth Third Bank, N.A., is pleased to announce the launch of Giving with Purpose. This co-branded, donor-advised fund offering, presented with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation will bring clients a best-in-class experience that also maximizes their charitable impact on the community. As…

CINCINNATI (August 25, 2021) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) awarded $165,743 in Learning Links grants to 99 schools this year thanks to generosity of GCF donors and the continuing support of the Charles H. Dater Foundation. The grants support creative projects envisioned by K-12 educators across our region and help…

CINCINNATI — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is leading the way to positive change and equity in our region by leveraging investments synergistically among donors and influencers for maximum impact.  Felicity Tao has joined GCF as the new Senior Director, Marketing, bringing over 20 years of experience in leading corporate branding,…

CINCINNATI (June 7, 2021) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is strategically growing its Leadership Team to help drive the organization’s philanthropic initiatives and transformative impact across the Greater Cincinnati region. Rasheda Cromwell is joining GCF as the new Senior Director, Community Strategies and will be a driving force to achieving…

CINCINNATI (May 13, 2021) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), in partnership with its donors, awarded nearly $620,000 in Educational Success grants to 23 nonprofit organizations this month. The grants support in-and out-of-school educational programs that address racial and socioeconomic disparities in educational and career attainment or programs that support social…

CINCINNATI (May 4, 2021) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) awarded $189,500 in Summertime Kids grants to 169 regional nonprofit organizations this year. For the complete list of Summertime Kids grantees, visit: www.gcfdn.org/recentgrants Thanks to the generosity of GCF donors and the continuing support of the Charles H. Dater Foundation, each…

Media Contacts: Adam Behm Greater Cincinnati Foundation 513-768-6129 Jennifer Riegert United Way of Greater Cincinnati 513.309.2920 Cincinnati (May 9, 2020) The COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, activated by Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and United Way of Greater Cincinnati, raised $7.2 million in emergency relief for over 200 nonprofit organizations that serve…

Media Contacts: Adam Behm Greater Cincinnati Foundation 513-768-6129 Cincinnati (April 21, 2020) Twenty-two Northern Kentucky nonprofits have received $600,000 so far from the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund to support families and individuals who are suffering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and United Way of…

With the recent attacks in Georgia, we stand in solidarity with the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islanders communities. Greater Cincinnati Foundation is committed to keep driving toward a society that is truly racially just. We are disheartened by the inequities against individuals of color and understand the importance of…

CINCINNATI (March 12, 2021) – Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to welcome six area professionals representing multiple disciplines as the newest CAPs® in the region. The CAP® program provides the knowledge and tools needed by professionals in the nonprofit, legal, and financial services fields to help clients reach their…

CINCINNATI (March 10, 2021) – Greater Cincinnati Foundation, in partnership with the Cincinnati Black Giving Circle, a coalition of African Americans pooling their dollars to accelerate social change, awarded $115,000 to six Black-led or Black-serving nonprofits. The 2021 award grantees are Found Village, Rosemary’s Babies, The D.A.D Initiative, Cincinnati Preschool…