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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Overview

Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region

Focus Areas:

  • Early literacy proficiency
  • Preparation for future pathways to lifelong success
  • Reducing chronic absenteeism
  • Improving preparedness of graduates
  • Raising literacy proficiency

Funding Purpose: Every child deserves the chance to succeed. From pre-K through post-secondary, GCF will invest in programs that unlock children's potential. GCF will be making strategic, high-impact educational investments in critical focus areas.

Approach: GCF is exploring how to support longer-term multiyear investments with groups of partners that move the needle on educational outcomes.

Strategic Context: Part of GCF's 10-year strategic plan with $150 million historic investment across three areas including education.

  • Phone: 513-768-6108
  • Email: [email protected]

What The Greater Cincinnati Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,408
Total given
$184.42M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,050–$46.12M
  • By dollars: Ohio 38%, Virginia 29%, District of Columbia 12%. Top recipient cities: Cincinnati, OH; Washington, DC; New York, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools
  • Literacy
  • Education equity

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