EST. 1999
$27 MILLION AWARDED
67% ASSESTS ENDOWED
170+ FUNDS
25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

Here, for good.

Transforming generosity into impact.

Corporate Giving
For Community
  • 25 Years in Business
  • 30+ Funds
Awarded Annually
$ 0
"Together, we connect the resources you provide to the needs that matter most, ensuring every dollar you entrust to us creates impactful, sustainable outcomes for our communities."
Erin Satzger
President & CEO

Northern Cincinnati Foundation

Areas of Impact 2022-2024

Since our inception in 1999, the Northern Cincinnati Foundation has facilitated grants totaling more than $27M to support area nonprofits and the causes important to our donors.  

Human Services
0%
Youth Development
0%
Community Development
0%
Arts & Culture
0%
Education
0%
Faith-Based Organizations
0%
Health
0%
Animals & Pets
0%

Meet With Our Team

Our staff is always available to discuss your giving plans and goals. Reach out to us below. 

    Northern Cincinnati Foundation

    The men and women leading our organization.

    Board members are elected for 4 year terms. 

    Dan Benhase

    Chair

    Senior Executive VP, Huntington National Bank (retired)

    Nick Enger

    Treasurer

    President & Chief Technology Officer, ATC

    Dave Bruno

    Vice Chair, Past Chair

    Procter & Gamble (retired)

    Ian Murray

    Secretary, past chair

    President & Chief Technology Officer, ATC

    Jeanne Brauns

    Human Resources Director, Jostin Construction

    Gail Jackson Miller

    Procter & Gamble (retired)

    Ben Helwig

    Partner, Taft Law

    Ray Murray

    Managing Partner, Sterling Hospitality

    Seth Priestle

    Partner, PCA 401(k)

    Bill Schumacker

    Retired Bank Executive (past chair)

    Carol Russell

    Senior Foundation Relations Officer, University of Cincinnati Foundation

    Dr. Kristin Titko

    The Center for Foot Care

    Northern Cincinnati Foundation

    Our History & Growth

    Discover the milestones that have shaped our foundation's evolution from a grassroots effort to a regional force for good. 

    The Birth of a Community Foundation

    After the Woodbridge Apartment fire in West Chester Township, local volunteers who would later create the Community Foundation came together to mobilize support for the dozens of displaced families. Their action led to the idea for the Foundation and a year later, they awarded their first grant to Reach Out Lakota.

    1999

    Establishing Roots

    Our first charitable fund was established, first paid staff was hired, and we moved from the kitchen table to our first office space

    2001

    Reaching the First Million

    Thanks to the generosity of the local community, our charitable assets reached $1M across 32 funds.

    2003

    National Recognition

    We achieved our first $1M milestone in cumulative grants awarded, as well as our initial National Standards Certification from the Council on Foundations.

    2006

    A Decade of Impact

    The Foundation celebrated 10 years in operation, reached $6M in assets and $2M in grants awarded.

    2009

    A Generous Move

    We moved to new office space generously donated by Park National Bank on Princeton Glendale Road.

    2014

    Strategic Transformation

    The Foundation’s board and staff completed a transformational Strategic Plan focused on sustainability and impact, including the first comprehensive community needs assessment for West Chester & Liberty Townships. This new strategy led to a 50% growth in charitable assets, wider impact for our community, and a sustainable Foundation that will be here to future generations.

    2016

    Settling into Our "Forever Home"

    We moved to our current office location on Cincinnati Dayton Road in Olde West Chester, our “forever home”.

    2020

    Name Change

    In response to continued growth beyond the borders of West Chester and Liberty Township we changed our name to the Northern Cincinnati Foundation to better reflect the regional aspect of our impact.

    2021