United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation

About United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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.

What United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation Funds

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.

How United Way of Greater Cincinnati Foundation Gives