United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The UWGC Foundation provides a flexible vehicle to perpetuate financial support of UWGC, its initiatives, its agencies, and the human services they provide.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation at a glance
In short: United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation gave $1.7M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $243K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,704,410
- +10942.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $243,487
- +1477.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,343
- Total assets
- $51,834,665
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) ($1.2M). Together the top 7 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 30 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $2.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) Cincinnati, OH | Donor Designated General | $1,240,350 |
| Cincinnati Assoc for Blind and Visually Imp Cincinnati, OH | Donor Designated General | $313,942 |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Cincinnati, OH | Donor Designated General | $113,368 |
| Children's Home dba Best Point Education & Behavioral Health Cincinnati, OH | Donor Designated General | $9,343 |
| Clermont Senior Services Batavia, OH | Donor Designated General | $9,343 |
| Cancer Family Care Cincinnati, OH | Donor Designated General | $9,343 |
| Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center FT Mitchell, KY | Donor Designated General | $8,721 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,834,665 | $2,670,307 | $1,846,734 | $1,704,410 | 7 | $1,843,700 |
| 2024 | $48,115,402 | $1,249,661 | $91,124 | $15,435 | 1 | $392,459 |
| 2023 | $45,315,851 | $3,497,661 | $1,968,189 | $1,849,800 | 7 | $2,024,059 |
| 2022 | $40,879,941 | $1,820,227 | $2,117,727 | $1,978,200 | 7 | $572,444 |
| 2021 | $49,201,270 | $2,771,261 | $2,054,753 | $1,988,100 | 8 | $1,758,835 |
| 2020 | $45,097,618 | $2,655,279 | $1,703,516 | $1,630,700 | 7 | $534,472 |
About United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation is a public charity, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $51.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation is led by Moira Weir, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Moira Weir
President & CEO
President & CEO Uwgc → President & CEO United Way of Greater Cincinnati, 2022
President & CEO United Way of Greater Cincinnati → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Geiser
Board Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kip Heekin
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin A Fishbaugh
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa O'Brien
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robie Suggs
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Maxson
Secretary
Board Member → Member, 2021
Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Montague
Member
Board Member → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Hill
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adia Molloy
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Diedrichs
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moira Lyon
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanetta Darno
Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Baker
Chief Strategy Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Huxel
Chief Financial Officer - Start
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Bush
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Randy Bush (2021–2024) — CFO
- Former: Bill Montague (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Baker (2023) — Chief Impact Strategy Officer
- Former: Amy Kendall (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Joel G Stone (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lawrence Mulligan (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Melissa Spievack (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Charles Wright (2021) — Chief Operating Officer Uwgc
- Former: Christopher Heekin (2021) — Chair
- Former: Ross Meyer (2020) — Interim President & CEO Uwgc
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation
How much does United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation give each year?
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation gave $1.7M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation's typical grant size?
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,343, and its average grant was $243,487, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation give grants?
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (5 grants).
Does United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation's largest grantees?
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) ($1,240,350), Cincinnati Assoc for Blind and Visually Imp ($313,942) and Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired ($113,368), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation?
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation reported $51.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation's EIN?
United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1064812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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