2022 Annual Report
Last year, Greater Cincinnati Foundation served not only as a funder, granting $119 million to our communities, but also as a leader, convener and connector for solving the region’s biggest challenges. With the help of generous people, 2022 became a standout year for supporting the greater good for all.
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.
Connecting People with Purpose
Individuals, Families and Businesses
Whether you’re a seasoned donor or just getting started, we help you discover the right charitable plan so your generosity can reach its full potential.
HOW WE HELPNonprofits
When our communities lack the resources needed to prosper, nonprofits answer the call. We provide grants to nonprofits to meet their greatest needs.
Learn MoreGifting Business Assets
We can help you find the optimal way to use privately held C-Corp or S-Corp shares, real estate or other non-cash assets to fuel your charitable giving. Working with your advisors, we can help you achieve the ideal arrangement for improving your tax status — both now and for generations to come.
Read MoreOur Racial Equity Approach
Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Community Leadership is our community change strategy. Specifically, this is the area where GCF serves as a community leader by acting as a catalyzing force that creates a better future for all by addressing our region’s most critical or persistent challenges.
As a foundation – part of our mission is to build a community where everyone can thrive and fulfill their full potential. Racial equity is the overarching goal for our community leadership work because we believe that a racially equitable community is the ideal state for our region.
Now is the time to address the racial divide and we're doing so by targeting investments in the Black community.
Press Releases
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Names New Leaders to Catalyze Community Investments and Amplify Social Impact
Cincinnati Black Giving Circle in Partnership with Greater...
CINCINNATI (Feb. 20, 2024) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation, in partnership with the Cincinnati Black Giving Circle, a coalition…
Read MoreGCF Welcomes New Board Leadership and Two Governing Board...
CINCINNATI (Feb. 20, 2024) — In 2024, Greater Cincinnati Foundation welcomes new members and leadership to its governing…
Read MoreGreater Cincinnati Foundation Names Rachel Perez as Vice...
CINCINNATI (Feb. 9, 2024) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has named Rachel Perez as Vice President of Finance….
Read MoreGreater Cincinnati Foundation Names Sara Bolton as Chief of...
CINCINNATI (Dec. 12, 2023) — Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has named Sara Bolton as chief of staff, effective…
Read More“Shell funds” for charitable clients who plan ahead
Working with clients who are looking to finalize their estate plans? GCF can help you with your clients’…
Read MoreGifts of appreciated stock: Let the numbers do the talking
Professionals who advise clients regarding their wealth understand that giving long-term, appreciated assets is often one of the…
Read MoreSupporting Democracy and Civic Engagement
GCF partners with Cincinnati NAACP to strengthen democracy through innovative voter registration. The 2024 election season is upon…
Read MoreHow the Grove Family is Building a Legacy of Giving
In 1990, John and Bill Grove started Grove Transportation in Northern Kentucky. The brothers learned how to run…
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