The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is a public charity based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1963, it connects donors with nonprofits and invests in a vibrant tri-state region where every person has a fair opportunity to thrive.
Key facts about The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
- EIN
- 31-0669700
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,422,503
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,408
- Average grant
- $130,982
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (511 of 1,405, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,028,372,436
- Primary geography
- Ohio (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- GCF lists open grant cycles and a Neighborhood Development Fund letter-of-intent process. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Greater Cincinnati Foundation's 1,408 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (38%), Virginia (29%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (545 grants), Washington, DC (45 grants), New York, NY (31 grants) and Covington, KY (27 grants). None of its 1,408 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programatic Support" (1408 grants).
Is The Greater Cincinnati Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 511 of 1,405 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $177K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0B
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$184.4M
+30.4% YoY
Grant Count
1,408
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$131K
+17.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
GCF’s stated mission is to inspire generous people to invest in a more equitable and vibrant region, now and for generations to come. Its current priorities include early literacy and student pathways; safe, stable, affordable housing; and community well-being, including arts and culture, health and wellness, public spaces, and parks. Its funding opportunities also include community-led advocacy, organizing, and civic engagement, as well as nonprofit capacity building.
GCF supports thousands of nonprofit organizations and describes its approach as building on community strengths and incorporating the voices of people with lived experience. Its 2024 filing describes responsive grants in areas including vibrant arts and culture, educational success, environmental beautification, disabilities, and basic needs. Among the grantees listed in 2024, Conservation International Foundation describes its work as securing nature’s benefits for people; Bonneville Environmental Foundation says it addresses climate challenges, freshwater restoration, and renewable energy; and Cincinnati Museum Center says it offers learning experiences in science and regional history.
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
and a Neighborhood Development Fund letter-of-intent process. Specific opportunities have their own purposes, award limits, and application processes.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GCF says its responsive grants serve nonprofits in an eight-county service area. Its website describes its work as benefiting the Greater Cincinnati region and a tri-state region. The 2024 grant distribution also included recipients in multiple states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to Ohio, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 1,408 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,028,372,436 | $183,703,186 | $200,558,735 | $184,422,503 |
| 2023 | $981,403,459 | $263,557,773 | $157,251,596 | $141,450,394 |
| 2022 | $820,405,582 | $105,394,343 | $121,589,479 | $106,458,322 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,028,372,436 | $981,403,459 | $820,405,582 |
| Revenue | $183,703,186 | $263,557,773 | $105,394,343 |
| Expenses | $200,558,735 | $157,251,596 | $121,589,479 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,667,633 | $21,234,371 | $17,192,829 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6,452 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
15 open opportunities from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Boots on the Ground
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Amount
Up to $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Building Bright Futures: Education Grant
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Nature Conservancy Inc National ($46,117,979), Conservation International Foundation ($10,968,851), Charities Aid Foundation of America ($4,201,584).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATURE CONSERVANCY INC NATIONAL Arlington, VA | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $46,117,979 |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Washington, DC | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $10,968,851 |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION OF AMERICA Alexandria, VA | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $4,201,584 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI Cincinnati, OH | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $4,128,668 |
| BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION Portland, OR | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $4,067,200 |
| WORLD VISION Federal Way, WA | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $3,237,939 |
| ROYALMONT ACADEMY Mason, OH | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $3,121,500 |
| ALLIANCE TO END PLASTIC WASTE INC Washington, DC | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $3,000,000 |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION INC Fairfield, CT | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $2,431,230 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION Cincinnati, OH | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $2,122,660 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following board members: Digi Schueler, Ernest McAdams Jr. Esq, Jen Stein, Joel Stone, John Domaschko, Keith Dailey, Maribeth S. Rahe, Nirvani Head, Nita Walker MD, and Robyn F. Chatman MD.
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation is led by Matthew Randazzo, CEO & President on every filing since 2023; 11 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Randazzo
CEO & President
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$317K (2023) → $570K (2024)
Denisha Porter
Executive Director & All-In Cincinnati
Executive Director - All in Cincinnati → Executive Director - All in Cincin, 2023
Executive Director - All in Cincin → Executive Director & All-In Cincinnati, 2024
On filings since 2021
42 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $126K (2024)
Ellen Van Der Horst
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2022
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adison Nelson
Senior Director of Committee Investment
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Robert Killins
Vice President of Community Investments
Employee → Vice President of Community Investments, 2024
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Felicity Tao
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Integration
Vice President of Marketing & Integration → Senior Vice President of Marketing & Integration, 2024
On filings since 2022
42 hrs/week
$146K (2022) → $176K (2024)
Rasheda Cromwell
Chief Impact Officer
Vice President of Community Strategy → Chief Impact Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
42 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $178K (2024)
Melissa Krabbe
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$157K (2023) → $202K (2024)
Colleen McCarthy
Vice President of Philanthropy
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$132K (2024)
Rachel Perez
Vice President of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$153K (2024)
Sara Bolton
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$185K (2024)
Sarah Weiss
Chief Philanthropy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
42 hrs/week
$195K (2024)
David P. Osborn CFA
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernest F. McAdams Jr. Esq.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George H. Vincent Esq.
Board Immediate Past Chair
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Board Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Domaschko
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maribeth S. Rahe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn F. Chatman MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sallie Westheimer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Jemison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Digi Schueler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vada Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Stone
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nita Walker MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Cohen PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hightower
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Stein
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Dailey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nirvani Head
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hodgett
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herb Robinson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Barney
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Delores Hargrove-Young (2020–2023) — Board Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Ellen Katz (2020–2023) — CEO & President
- Former: Eric Dewald (2020–2023) — Healthpath, Phfo & President
- Former: Meghan Cummings (2020–2023) — Vice President of Civic Advancement
- Former: Mike Keating (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Uma R. Kotagal MD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Will Woodward (2020–2023) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Ann M. Schwister (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dora Anim (2020–2022) — COO
- Former: Phillip Lanham (2020–2022) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Timothy J. Maloney (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Colleen McCarthy Blair (2020–2021) — Employee
- Former: Ryan M. Rybolt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Calvin D. Buford Esq. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher L. Fister (2020) — Board Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Thomas D. Croft (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Contact
Mailing address: 720 E Pete Rose Way 120, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 241-2880
Website: https://gcfdn.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Greater Cincinnati Foundation fund?
GCF’s stated mission is to inspire generous people to invest in a more equitable and vibrant region, now and for generations to come. Its current priorities include early literacy and student pathways; safe, stable, affordable housing; and community well-being, including arts and culture, health and wellness, public spaces, and parks. Its funding opportunities also include community-led advocacy, organizing, and civic engagement, as well as nonprofit capacity building. GCF supports thousands of…
How do I apply for a grant from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation?
GCF lists open grant cycles and a Neighborhood Development Fund letter-of-intent process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Greater Cincinnati Foundation make grants?
GCF says its responsive grants serve nonprofits in an eight-county service area. Its website describes its work as benefiting the Greater Cincinnati region and a tri-state region. The 2024 grant distribution also included recipients in multiple states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to Ohio, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does The Greater Cincinnati Foundation award?
In 2024, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation awarded 1,408 grants totaling $184.4M — an average of about $131K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Greater Cincinnati Foundation's EIN?
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0669700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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