Throughout his life, Jerry Scheve wore many hats—local basketball coach, professor, mentor, friend, and brother. But above all, he was a quiet force for generosity, a man who gave freely of his time, talent, and treasure to those around him. Whether leading the Wilmington College Lady Quakers to victory on the basketball court or guiding […]
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GCF shapes new growth strategy with vision, intention and audacity
The adage “fortune favors the bold” has been around for thousands of years, but it could not feel more relevant today. Now more than ever, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is embracing the need to be bold — audacious, even — to unlock the potential of our region and unleash its collective philanthropic power to meet […]
Partnering with GCF: Maximizing charitable impact and tax savings
Greater Cincinnati Foundation offers philanthropic advice to help generous people maximize their tax savings and make a difference in the community through charitable giving.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation president reflects on a transformative, collaborative year
Matthew Randazzo, President & CEO of Greater Cincinnati Foundation, is committed to forging partnerships, building a vibrant region, and focusing on education to fuel powerful, sustained change in the Tri-state.
Give Back with a Donor-Advised Fund
Are you ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors while also maximizing your tax savings? A donor-advised fund is a simple, flexible, tax-advantageous tool for granting to nonprofit organizations of choice. When you leverage a donor-advised fund, you can: When you work with Greater Cincinnati Foundation to establish a donor-advised […]
Endow Kentucky Tax Credits Amplify Giving
The Commonwealth Offers Special Tax Savings for Charitable Endowment Gifts Kentucky taxpayers who give philanthropic support in Kentucky deserve some credit! The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit program offers a state tax credit of up to 20% for charitable gifts made to endowments held at qualified community foundations for the benefit of Kentucky nonprofits and schools. […]
Don’t Forget About Your Year-End Giving
As the year draws to a close, you may be wrapping up projects, making holiday plans and setting your out of office email. But for community foundations, the end of the year is the busy season thanks to generous donors who leverage year-end giving. At Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), we connect generous people with purpose to build thriving families and communities across an eight-county […]
Bringing Impact Home, Together
Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s role is to inspire generous people to invest in a more vibrant and equitable region. We bring impact home by addressing the region’s most critical challenges and creating an opportunity-rich environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Not sure what a community foundation is? A community foundation is a charitable organization […]
SPONSORED: Philanthropy as an Employee Attraction and Retention Strategy
Whether you call it “The Great Resignation” or “The Great Rehiring” or avoid referring to it at all, everyone can agree that companies are having a tough time recruiting, hiring and retaining talent in today’s job market. With competition remaining high in 2023, it is more important than ever for employers to keep their current […]
Philanthropy as an Employee Attraction and Retention Strategy
Whether you call it “The Great Resignation” or “The Great Rehiring” or avoid referring to it at all, everyone can agree that companies are having a tough time recruiting, hiring and retaining talent in today’s job market. With competition remaining high in 2023, it is more important than ever for employers to keep their current […]

