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Overview
Housing RFP
Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region
Focus Areas:
Funding Purpose: Safe, affordable and stable housing is key to a thriving community. GCF will invest in neighborhood coalitions and support bold, community-driven solutions that stabilize families and neighborhoods. GCF is committed to bold, transformational investments that expand affordable housing and revitalize neighborhoods across the region.
Strategic Approach:
Current Status: At present, this RFP process is on hold while GCF refines its approach to achieving lasting solutions for the region's housing needs.
Strategic Context: Part of GCF's 10-year strategic plan with $150 million historic investment across three areas including housing.
Contact: Adison Nelson, Senior Director, Community Investments
What The Greater Cincinnati Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 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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Charities Aid Foundation of America · Alexandria, VA
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United Way of Greater Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH
Programatic support
$4.13M
Bonneville Environmental Foundation · Portland, OR
Programatic support
$4.07M
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