Zonta Club of Cincinnati

What Zonta Club of Cincinnati does

Zonta Club of Cincinnati is a non-profit membership organization chartered on April 6, 1935, and a local affiliate of Zonta International (founded 1919 in Buffalo, New York, now comprising more than 26,000 members across 64 countries). The club operates from a P.O. Box in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a staff in the 11-50 range, and is structured around three program pillars: service, advocacy, and education aimed at improving the status of women and girls in the Greater Cincinnati area and beyond. Its portfolio includes local scholarships (the Ann Rasche Scholarship Fund, Zonta Women in STEM Award at $500, Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award, and Young Women in Leadership Award at $500), biannual grants of $500-$2,000 distributed to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits through the Zonta Service Fund of Cincinnati, and direct service projects with named partners such as Cradle Cincinnati (Letters of Love, 800+ letters to expectant mothers in Hamilton County), Families Forward, Bethany House, Tender Mercies, Mary Magdalen House, and North Fairmont Community Center. The organization also engages in advocacy through the annual She Screams without Sound vigil and the 16 Days of Activism campaign in partnership with the City Mayor's Office and the public library, and hosts an annual art exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center.

The underlying operating model is service-delivery rather than technology-driven: there is no proprietary technology stack beyond a Wix-hosted website with PayPal donation processing, and no AI/ML, app, or API surface. Revenue is generated from three streams — donations via PayPal, annual membership dues paid electronically with a June 1 due date, and fundraising events such as raffles and the 90th Anniversary Gala — none of which are publicly disclosed in dollar terms. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: prospective members are recruited through the website's prospective member form, an outreach email ([email protected]), and guest attendance at monthly meetings, while engagement and fundraising are anchored to events including galas, raffles, and art exhibitions. Brand reach is amplified through organic Facebook and Instagram accounts plus a monthly ZonTalk newsletter.

Customer and beneficiary exposure is highly distributed across local women and girls in the Greater Cincinnati area, expectant mothers in Hamilton County, women returning to education, scholarship applicants, and international aid recipients served via a partnership with Haitian Christian Outreach and FAME in Indianapolis. The organization is governed by its members rather than equity holders, has no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity, and operates its charitable giving arm through a wholly owned 501(c)(3) entity, the Zonta Service Fund of Cincinnati, Inc.

Name

Zonta Club of Cincinnati

Legal name

Zonta Club of Cincinnati

Website

https://zonta-cinti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zonta Club of Cincinnati is a non-profit membership organization chartered in 1935 and affiliated with Zonta International, serving women and girls in Greater Cincinnati through service projects, scholarships, grants to local nonprofits, and advocacy campaigns including the 16 Days of Activism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Advocacy and Community Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAB

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYHLAJAKAG

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

Keywords

• Women's advocacy services
• Community service programs
• Scholarship and grant programs
• Nonprofit member organization
• Gender equity advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations through PayPal to support women and girls in Metro Cincinnati, nationally, and internationally. Donations fund service projects including birthing kits, meals, personal care products, and scholarships.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues are collected from club members, due by June 1 each year. Members can pay electronically via PayPal.
3. Fundraising Events: The club organizes fundraising events including raffles (Shamrock Raffle, general raffles at galas) to generate revenue for scholarships and service programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zonta Club of Cincinnati is a non-profit membership organization that advocates for and delivers service, advocacy, and educational programs to improve the lives of women and girls in Greater Cincinnati and globally. It provides scholarships for women in STEM, business, and leadership, distributes grants through its 501(c)(3) arm to local nonprofits, and runs community service initiatives such as Letters of Love to expectant mothers, sleeping mats for homeless women, and birthing kits for Haiti.

Product overview

The Zonta Club of Cincinnati operates as a women's advocacy and service organization offering a portfolio of programs including scholarship programs (Ann Rasche Scholarship Fund, Zonta Women in STEM Award, Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award, Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award, and Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship), a grant program through the Zonta Service Fund of Cincinnati providing $500-$2,000 to eligible nonprofits, community service initiatives supporting families and mothers, and advocacy programs including annual vigils and the 16 Days of Activism campaign. The organization also hosts the annual Journey of Healing art exhibition in partnership with the Contemporary Arts Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ann Rasche Scholarship Fund A locally-created scholarship fund honoring Ann Rasche, a longtime member who worked at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College for 24 years, supporting women 25+ returning to education after a break.
• Zonta Women in STEM Award Local $500 award recognizing women aged 18-35 for groundbreaking research and innovation in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields.
• Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Scholarship supporting women aged 18-35 pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in business management or STEM to overcome gender barriers from classroom to boardroom.
• Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award $500 award recognizing young women ages 16-19 for demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service, with deadline extended to March 10, 2026.
• Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship $10,000 annual fellowship awarded to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences, established in 1938 honoring Amelia Earhart. Since program inception, 1,764 fellowships totaling $11.9+ million have been awarded to women from 79 countries.
• Zonta Service Fund of Cincinnati Grant Program 501(c)(3) grant program providing $500 to $2,000 per funding cycle to not-for-profit organizations supporting women and children's health, education, and advocacy, with grants distributed in December and May.
• Journey of Healing: The Trauma-Informed Power of Art Exhibition
• Service Programs Community service initiatives supporting women in the Greater Cincinnati area including Families Forward (book/toy donations), Cradle Cincinnati (Letters of Love to expectant mothers, 800+ letters provided), North Fairmont Community Center (sleeping mats for homeless women), Bethany House (room redecoration, birthday parties), Tender Mercies (beauty nights), Mary Magdalen House (personal care products), and birthing/newborn kits for Haiti.
• Advocacy Programs Advocacy efforts including She Screams without Sound annual vigil for violence against women (started in 1988) and Zonta 16 Days of Activism campaign partnering with Cincinnati-Hamilton County Public Library and City of Cincinnati Mayor's Office.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ letters of love provided to expectant mothers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Zonta InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1919Global parent organization founded in Buffalo, New York in 1919. Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy with 26,000+ members in 64 countries. The Cincinnati club is a chartered member.
• Zonta District 5coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional district organization coordinating Zonta clubs within the district. The Cincinnati club participates in district activities and shares district news.
• Families ForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCincinnati-based organization helping children develop necessary attitudes and behaviors to become productive citizens through school-based, family-centered programs. Zontians provide books, games, and toys for girls at Christmas.
• Cradle CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization committed to helping every baby in Cincinnati live to celebrate their first birthday. Zontians write encouraging notes (Letters of Love) to expectant mothers in Hamilton County. Over 800 letters provided to date.
• North Fairmont Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCincinnati organization supporting underserved populations through affordable housing, food, and educational workshops. Zonta members crochet sleeping mats from recycled plastic bags for homeless women.
• Bethany HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZonta Club of Cincinnati has supported Bethany House by redecorating resident rooms, hosting birthday parties for mothers and children, and providing supplies like cake, ice cream, punch, and Teddy Bears.
• Tender MerciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization transforming lives of homeless adults with mental illness. Zonta provided beauty nights and dinner for women residents.
• Mary Magdalen HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZonta Club of Cincinnati provided personal care products, detergents, and service to beautify front windows.
• Haitian Christian OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner receiving birthing and newborn kits from the club. Peredo Community Hospital in Haiti is the only hospital in the area serving one million people.
• FAMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution partner located in Indianapolis that helps distribute birthing kits to Haitian Christian Outreach partner hospitals.
• Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for the Ann Rasche Scholarship Fund, established in honor of former club member Ann Rasche who worked at the college for 24 years.
• Contemporary Arts Center (CAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the third annual Journey of Healing: Trauma-Informed Power of Art exhibition to be held November 28, 2025 through January 4, 2026, raising awareness about gender-based violence.
• Women Helping WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that established the annual She Screams without Sound candlelight vigil in 1988 to raise awareness about violence against women. Zontians support this annual vigil.
• YWCA CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the She Screams without Sound annual vigil. Zontians support this event to draw awareness to violence against women.
• Cincinnati-Hamilton County Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal library partners with the club during Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women 16 Days of Activism campaign to build community awareness.
• City of Cincinnati Mayor's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayor's office partners with the club during Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women 16 Days of Activism campaign to build community awareness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Women's Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation: Cincinnati-area grantmaking entity specifically funding programs that improve outcomes for women and girls — operates with similar mission and grantmaking model to Zonta's Service Fund of Cincinnati.
• Cradle Cincinnati: Cincinnati collaborative working to reduce infant mortality — long-standing Zonta partner receiving 800+ Letters of Love for expectant mothers in Hamilton County; operates in maternal/newborn health, a defined Zonta program area.
• League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area: Cincinnati-area civic organization focused on women's civic engagement, advocacy, and education — competes for dues-paying members interested in women's empowerment and policy advocacy.
• YWCA Cincinnati: Cincinnati-based women's advocacy and service organization co-founding the She Screams without Sound vigil with Women Helping Women and serving overlapping populations (women experiencing domestic violence, poverty, housing instability) in the same metro area.
• Women Helping Women: Cincinnati-area organization focused on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking — co-founded the She Screams without Sound vigil with YWCA that Zonta supports annually. Directly comparable mission overlap.
• National Council of Jewish Women Cincinnati Section: Cincinnati-based volunteer women's organization advancing social causes through education, advocacy, and direct service — comparable civic-club structure, dues model, and local-nonprofit partnership approach.
• Bethany House Services: Cincinnati-based organization providing housing and supportive services to homeless families with children — directly served by Zonta volunteers (room redecoration, birthday parties) and serves overlapping populations.
• Junior League of Cincinnati: Women's volunteer-led civic organization in Cincinnati developing trained volunteer capacity and funding local nonprofits — same dues-paying, project-based service model as Zonta, competing for the same pool of professional women members.

Broad incumbents

• Zonta International: The global parent organization of the Zonta Club of Cincinnati, founded in 1919 with 26,000+ members in 64 countries. Operates the Amelia Earhart Fellowship, Young Women in Leadership Award, and 16 Days of Activism campaign that the Cincinnati chapter executes locally.
• Soroptimist International of the Americas: International volunteer service organization for women with local clubs providing scholarships (Live Your Dream Award), service grants, and advocacy — direct structural parallel to Zonta International, competing for similar professional women members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zontacinti
• Instagraminstagram.com/zonta_club_of_cincinnati
• Xx.com/zontacinti

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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