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United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation directs much of its grantmaking through donor-designated and general support to organizations in the Cincinnati region, with several large pass-through grants standing out in the recent record. The biggest recent award was $1,487,300 in 2023 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati for Part IV, followed by $1,421,000 in 2024 to the same organization under Donor Designated General. Those awards sit alongside a broader pattern of support for local nonprofits working in education, financial empowerment, housing security, digital inclusion, workforce development, and direct services. The foundation’s recent grants also show repeated support for organizations serving blind and visually impaired communities in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired received $330,300 in 2023 and $288,000 in 2024, while Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired received $121,600 in 2023 and $104,300 in 2024. That mix of large directed grants and smaller recurring awards suggests a funder that moves between portfolio-level support and donor-directed community giving. The grant record is local in scope, with a strong concentration in Ohio.
In digital inclusion, the foundation has backed multiple programs tied to access and connectivity. UWGC Digital Equity Grant Program funds organizations in United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s service area with grants of $25,000–$50,000 to bridge the digital divide and build accessible digital solutions. Hamilton County Public Wi‑Fi Grant Program administers grants of $10,000–$200,000 for free public Wi‑Fi in underserved areas of Hamilton County. Workforce and housing are also visible priorities. The City of Cincinnati Human Services Fund supports nonprofit programs in comprehensive workforce development, youth gun violence prevention and reduction, and housing support for high-risk populations. The Future of Manufacturing Fund supports partners that expand enrollment, completion, credentialing, and job obtainment in advanced manufacturing across Greater Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. The foundation also funds Black-led social change and Black community empowerment through Black-Led Social Change and Black Empowerment Works.
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$51.8M
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Most grants fall between $10K and $246K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$246K
Randy Bush
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Typical grant size is tightly centered at the low end for many awards, with a p25 of $9,562 and a median of $10,750, while the p75 rises to $246,400 because of a few much larger directed grants. The recent record shows repeated support to the same recipients across 2023 and 2024, including Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Clermont Senior Services, and Redwood School and Rehabilitation. That points to recurring support rather than one-off funding only. The foundation uses donor-designated, restricted, and general operating support, with grantmaking shaped by donor-directed funds and pass-through awards.
Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio, which accounts for 86% of grants, while the overall scope remains local. Cincinnati is the main recipient city in the recent record, joined by Batavia, Ft Mitchell, and other nearby places in the Greater Cincinnati area. The listed grants all went to U.S. recipients, and several programs extend beyond the city itself into Hamilton County, Southwest Ohio, and Northern Kentucky.
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations and donor-designated organizations. Its grant programs also support partners working on education, financial empowerment, housing security, digital inclusion, workforce development, community capacity building, 211 and direct services, plus donor-selected causes and non-program-specific financial support.
The typical grant size is $9,562 at the 25th percentile, $10,750 at the median, and $246,400 at the 75th percentile. The distribution reflects many smaller awards alongside a few much larger directed grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Clermont Senior Services, and Redwood School and Rehabilitation. The record shows both 2023 and 2024 awards to each of those organizations.
The grant record is local and heavily centered in Ohio, with 86% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent programs and awards also reach the Greater Cincinnati region, Hamilton County, Southwest Ohio, and Northern Kentucky.
Active programs and focus areas include education, financial empowerment, housing security, digital inclusion, workforce development, community capacity building, 211 and direct services, along with systems change, advanced manufacturing, emergency food and shelter, Black-led social change, and Black community empowerment.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Deadline: Applications opened April 5 and closed April 26 at 11:59 p.m.; year not stated in the supplied content.
Who can apply: Small grassroots and faith-based nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the community may be eligible.
Deadline: Ongoing.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) | Cincinnati, OH | $1,240,350 | 2026 | Donor Designated General |
| Cincinnati Assoc for Blind and Visually Imp | Cincinnati, OH | $313,942 | 2026 | Donor Designated General |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | $113,368 | 2026 | Donor Designated General |
| Children's Home dba Best Point Education & Behavioral Health | Cincinnati, OH | $9,343 | 2026 | Donor Designated General |
| Clermont Senior Services | Batavia, OH | $9,343 | 2026 | Donor Designated General |
| Cancer Family Care | Cincinnati, OH | $9,343 | 2026 | Donor Designated General |
| Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center | FT Mitchell, KY | $8,721 | 2026 | Donor Designated General |
| Butler County United Way | Hamilton, OH | $15,435 | 2025 | Donor Designated General |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $1,421,000 | 2024 | Donor Designated General |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | $288,000 | 2024 | Donor Designated General |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | $104,300 | 2024 | Donor Designated General |
| Clermont Senior Services | Batavia, OH | $9,750 | 2024 | Donor Designated General |
| Cancer Family Care | Cincinnati, OH | $9,750 | 2024 | Donor Designated General |
| Best Point | Cincinnati, OH | $9,000 | 2024 | Donor Designated General |
| Redwood School and Rehabilitation | Ft Mitchell, KY | $8,000 | 2024 | Donor Designated General |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $1,487,300 | 2023 | See Part IV |
| Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | $330,300 | 2023 | Donor Designated General |
| Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Cincinnati, OH | $121,600 | 2023 | Donor Designated General |
| Crossroad Health Center | Cincinnati, OH | $10,750 | 2023 | DONOR DESIGNATED GENERAL |
| Clermont Senior Services | Batavia, OH | $10,750 | 2023 | Donor Designated General |
| Cincinnati Children's Home | Cincinnati, OH | $9,500 | 2023 | Donor Designated General |
| Redwood School and Rehabilitation | Ft Mitchell, KY | $8,000 | 2023 | Donor Designated General |
Donor Designated General
Donor Designated General
Clermont Senior Services
$9,343Donor Designated General
Donor Designated General
Donor Designated General
Clermont Senior Services
$9,750Donor Designated General
Donor Designated General
Donor Designated General
Crossroad Health Center
$10,750DONOR DESIGNATED GENERAL
Clermont Senior Services
$10,750Donor Designated General