The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is a community foundation – a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people in a region so that people with philanthropic interests can support issues they care about. Community foundations help individuals, families, and businesses establish charitable funds using a variety of assets. Grants are made from these funds to nonprofit groups that meet the charitable goals of the donor. The Greater Cincinnati Foundation is confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.