our story

Where student potential meets opportunity

Moving beyond a traditional foundation model to build a stronger future for Cincinnati’s students.

KidFuture CPS is an independent, non-profit serving as the strategic foundation partner for Cincinnati Public Schools. Grounded in equity and guided by real-time district data, we align community resources and generosity directly to the students who need it most, ensuring agile support where it matters most.

who we are

Empowering Students. Strengthening Community.

Across Cincinnati, potential is universal, but access to opportunity is not. We believe that a student’s success should never be left to chance. As a trusted, objective partner, KidFuture CPS strategically channels philanthropic support, community engagement, and funding opportunities directly into the highest-priority needs of Cincinnati Public Schools. We work in direct coordination with district leadership to ensure every dollar invested drives high-impact initiatives both within and beyond the classroom, ensuring students have greater access to programs, experiences, and opportunities that support their success. This is how we transform community resources into student opportunity in real time.

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our evolution

An evolved model for aligning investment with student outcomes

For over two decades, our organization operated as Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC), establishing a trusted legacy of reliability and enrichment programming. In 2026, we evolved into KidFuture CPS to meet the expanding needs of our school district.

This evolution strengthens our mission. As a proactive philanthropic foundation, we focus on funding, partnerships, and strategy, ensuring community resources reach students where they can create the greatest opportunity and strengthen student pathways across Cincinnati Public Schools—accelerating student outcomes and contributing to the collective progress of Cincinnati’s families.

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Making a Measurable Difference

20+
years of proven partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools
33000+
students supported through aligned, high-impact initiatives
65+
schools where we prioritize student-centered outcomes
20
five year investment vision to fuel our pillars of impact

our commitment

Access Changes Outcomes

When businesses, philanthropists, and community members align resources with district and student priorities, we create an ecosystem where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

KidFuture CPS ensures investments are agile, evidence-based, and tied directly to measurable student success. By removing barriers to academic excellence, career readiness, wellness, and enrichment, we help equip Cincinnati’s youth with the tools to shape their future and contribute to our city’s collective growth.

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SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. STRONGER CINCINNATI.

TOGETHER, WE BUILD the future

Whether you are an individual donor, a corporate partner, or a community advocate, there is a place for you in this work. Join us in closing the gap between potential and opportunity for every student, in every school, every day.