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Foundation Welcomes Director of Technology

04.02.2008  -  David Weisshaar has been named Director of Technology at The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF).


Northern Kentucky Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

04.01.2008  -  The Northern Kentucky Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to introduce seven new members to its Advisory Board.


GCF Welcomes New Board Member

01.18.2008  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to introduce its new Governing Board member.  


The Procter & Gamble Fund Selects GCF to Administer Its Philanthropy

01.09.2008  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and The Procter & Gamble Fund today announced a new philanthropic partnership, drawing on the key strengths of both organizations.


Macy’s Grant to Reduce Poverty Among Tristate Women

01.07.2008  -  A $25,000 grant from the Macy’s Foundation will help The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) reduce poverty among women and girls.


Clermont Community Fund Welcomes New Board Members

12.13.2007  -  The Clermont Community Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to introduce five new members to its Advisory Board.


"Super Sites" Provide Tax Prep and Other Services to Working Poor

12.05.2007  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has awarded a total of $88,138 in grant funding to three agencies for Earned Income Tax Credit Super Sites, which provide free tax preparation for low-wage earners, as well as the opportunity to sign up for screening, referral and enrollment for other programs for which they may be eligible, such as Medicaid, food stamps, credit counseling and credit repair.  


GCF Makes Emergency Grants to Local Food Banks

11.20.2007  -  In response to recent news stories about area food banks depleted food supplies, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation has approved $30,000 in emergency grants to help provide food for families during this holiday season. 


Golden Opportunity: Wealth Transfer Can Help Secure Region's Future

11.13.2007  -  New research commissioned by community foundations projects an unprecedented transfer of wealth from the World War II generation to the baby boomers and then from the baby boomers to the next generation.


GCF Grants Support Creative School Projects

10.08.2007  -  Learning Links, a Grants for Kids program of the The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, awarded 174 grants totaling $145,271 for the 2007-2008 school year.


GCF First Annual Luncheon

09.25.2007  -  About 350 people enjoyed lunch, inspiring stories and the presentation of the 2007 Jacob E. Davis Award at The Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s (GCF) first Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, September 11. The event was held in the beautiful Hall of Mirrors in the Hilton Netherland Plaza.


2006 Voices of Giving Award Goes to GCF Supporter

07.13.2007  -  Sanford and Priscilla Sanborn Martin were honored in June at the annual Voices of Giving program, sponsored by LEAVE A LEGACY, a public awareness program initiated by the National Committee on Planned Giving in conjunction with the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council.  


Women's Fund Hires Executive Director

06.04.2007  -  The Women’s Fund announced that it has hired a full-time executive director. Vanessa Freytag, who has served as volunteer chair of The Women’s Fund Leadership Council since 2001, will transition to the paid position in July.


GCF Announces First Quarter Grants

04.23.2007  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to announce more than $1,250,000 grants benefited area nonprofits in its first quarter.


Reaching Out to the Grieving

04.18.2007  -  Learn more about the efforts to support the Virginia Tech community following  the tragic loss of life.


Anthem Foundation of Ohio Appoints New Board Members

03.19.2007  -  The Anthem Foundation of Ohio has appointed four new members to its board of trustees.


Women's Fund to Inject Half MilIion Dollars to Improve Economic Security of Tristate Women

02.22.2007  -  The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) will improve the lives of local women and girls with a half million dollars through a partnership with the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp  Fund. 


GCF Announces Quarterly Grants

01.24.2007  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to announce more than $800,000 in grants benefited area nonprofits in its fourth quarter.


Foundation's New Legal Counsel Upholds Tradition of Dedicated Volunteers

11.22.2006  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to announce that Daniel J. Hoffheimer will serve as its new legal counsel. He is the fourth individual to hold this position in the Foundation’s 43-year history.


Proud Sponsor of the ONE Award

11.15.2006  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is proud to be a presenting partner of the first-ever Organizations of Noteworthy Excellence (ONE) Award.


Foundation Announces New Positions

11.02.2006  -  Charles Fink has been named the Giving Strategies Consultant for The Clermont Community Fund of GCF.


Foundation President to Receive Ohio Philanthropy Award

10.12.2006  -  Kathryn E. Merchant, President and CEO of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), will receive the 2006 Ohio Philanthropy Award on October 19 at a noon lunch being held at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.


GCF Grants Support Creative School Projects

10.11.2006  -  Learning Links, a Grants for Kids program of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), is helping to make memorable learning experiences for students of all ages.


GCF Announces Third Quarter Grants

10.10.2006  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to announce more than $665,000 in grants benefited area nonprofits in its third quarter.


Foundation Announces Northern Kentucky Fund Consultant

09.20.2006  -  Gary Bricking has been named the Giving Strategies consultant for The Northern Kentucky Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation.


In Memory of Ralph V. Haile

08.21.2006  -  Ralph V. Haile, a dedicated supporter of The Northern Kentucky Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, passed away August 4, 2006.


The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Commits $1 Million to Public Education

08.17.2006  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has announced a $1 million grant in support of Cincinnati Public Schools’ Community Learning Centers (CLCs). In 2006-07, CLCs will be launched in nine pilot schools.


New Executive Director to Help Women's Fund Execute Pulse Priorities

08.15.2006  -  The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has named Jenna McHugh as its Acting Executive Director. She is a loaned executive from the FACS Group, Inc.


In Memory of Richard J. Ruebel

08.02.2006  -  Richard J. Ruebel, legal counsel for The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), passed away July 22, 2006.


GCF Announces Quarterly Grants

07.26.2006  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is pleased to announce more than $649,700 in grants benefited area nonprofits in its second quarter.


GCF Receives Accountability Seal of Approval

01.11.2006  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has been recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the Council on Foundations’ National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.


2006 First Quarter Grant Recipients

07.05.2006  -  Click here to view first quarter 2006 responsive grant recipients.


Transfer of Wealth Research Data ARCHIVES >
Golden Opportunity: Wealth Transfer Can Help Secure Region's Future


GCF In the News ARCHIVES >
Northern Kentucky Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

04.01.2008  -  The Northern Kentucky Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to introduce seven new members to its Advisory Board.


"Super Sites" Provide Tax Prep and Other Services to Working Poor

12.05.2007  -  The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has awarded a total of $88,138 in grant funding to three agencies for Earned Income Tax Credit Super Sites, which provide free tax preparation for low-wage earners, as well as the opportunity to sign up for screening, referral and enrollment for other programs for which they may be eligible, such as Medicaid, food stamps, credit counseling and credit repair.  


Golden Opportunity: Wealth Transfer Can Help Secure Region's Future

11.13.2007  -  New research commissioned by community foundations projects an unprecedented transfer of wealth from the World War II generation to the baby boomers and then from the baby boomers to the next generation.


Third Quarter 2006 Arts & Culture Grants

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Third Quarter 2006 Community Progress Grants

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Third Quarter 2006 Education Grants

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Third Quarter 2006 Environment Grants

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Third Quarter 2006 Health Grants

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Third Quarter 2006 Human Services Grants

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GCF in the News ARCHIVES >
Couple Honored for Charitable Work in Northern Kentucky

10.01.2007  -  The Northern Kentucky Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) will present the Devou Cup to Patricia Borland and her late husband, Clifford Borland Sr., on Tuesday, October 23 at the Northern Kentucky Celebration of Philanthropy.


GCF First Annual Luncheon

09.25.2007  -  About 350 people enjoyed lunch, inspiring stories and the presentation of the 2007 Jacob E. Davis Award at The Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s (GCF) first Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, September 11. The event was held in the beautiful Hall of Mirrors in the Hilton Netherland Plaza.



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