Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Organization Overview

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Greater Cincinnati Foundation employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Cincinnati Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Greater Cincinnati Foundation generated $263.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $157.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Greater Cincinnati Foundation has awarded 11,298 individual grants totaling $929,455,281. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AS A TRUSTED AND CONNECTED PARTNER, WE INSPIRE GENEROUS PEOPLE TO INVEST IN A MORE EQUITABLE AND VIBRANT REGION NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DONOR ADVISED GRANTMAKING: DONOR ADVISED FUNDS ALLOW DONORS TO RECOMMEND GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF THEIR CHOICE OVER TIME. THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 1,107 DONOR ADVISED FUNDS WITH A COMBINED MARKET VALUE OF MORE THAN $444 MILLION. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PHILANTHROPY BY PROVIDING THIS FLEXIBLE VEHICLE FOR DONORS TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES. GCF WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN GRANTMAKING.


COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES, SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTS AND VARIOUS MISC. GRANTS.


RESPONSIVE GRANTS: GCF RESPONDS TO PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR EIGHT-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. GRANTS ARE MADE TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN THE FOLLOWING ISSUE AREAS: VIBRANT ARTS & CULTURE, EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL BEAUTIFICATION, DISABILITIES AND BASIC NEEDS.


TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS:GCF DONORS CAN ESTABLISH A "DESIGNATED FUND" WHERE THEY SPECIFY THAT ALL FUTURE GRANTS GO TO (1) ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS, OR (2) FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE. THIS ENABLES ONGOING FUNDING FOR A MUSEUM, HOUSE OF WORSHIP, OR VIRTUALLY ANY PUBLIC CHARITY OR IMPACT AREA IN THE NATION.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Fund Evaluation Group Inc
Investment Management
$225,110
Gilman Partners Llc
Executive Search
$178,653
Rcf Group
Furnishing
$142,455
Avivar Capital Llc
Investment Management
$125,000
Racial Equity Institute Llc
Consulting
$120,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$241,394,219
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $81,953,278
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$241,394,219
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $21,243,662
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$9,291
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $263,557,773

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Cincinnati Foundation has awarded $141,450,394 in support to 1,272 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

1N5

PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT

$9,900

4 PAWS FOR ABILITY

PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT

$27,177

405 OAK STREET CENTER INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT

$10,500

4C FOR CHILDREN

PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT

$78,300

4M RANCH & RESCUE

PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT

$10,000

A KID AGAIN

PURPOSE: PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT

$8,000
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$263,557,773
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