Magnified Giving

What Magnified Giving does

Magnified Giving is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit founded in 2008 by Roger Grein and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its core function is to teach philanthropy and service-learning to middle and high school students (grades 6-12) and to channel youth-allocated grants to community nonprofits. Through its Youth Philanthropy Program, partner schools integrate a structured curriculum in which students collectively award grants — $1,000 per classroom — to vetted local nonprofits, generating direct grantmaking and measurable community impact.

The organization operates three primary program lines: the Youth Philanthropy Program for grades 6-12, Camp Give (a summer experience for grades 5-9 priced at $395 per week), and Service-Learning Resources for educators. Geographic reach spans four markets — Greater Cincinnati, Central Ohio, Northeast Ohio (anchored by Akron North High School), and Northern Kentucky — supported by 150+ school partnerships. In 2024-2025, the program educated 6,171 youth, awarded $222,677 across 162 nonprofits, and Camp Give served approximately 80 campers producing 500+ service hours. The organization has cumulatively awarded over $2 million in student-directed grants.

Revenue is generated through a nonprofit mix of individual donations, foundation and corporate grants (Mayerson Foundation, Warren County Foundation, Convalis, and others), and modest camp registration fees. The organization runs on a lean staff of 1-10 employees and is navigating a leadership transition with CEO Kelly Collison retiring effective July 31, 2026. Recent strategic activity includes the 2025 UpSpring partnership extending Camp Give to homeless and unstably housed children, university partnerships (University of Cincinnati Honors course and NKU), and the introduction of the Bill Keating Jr. Educator of Excellence Award scheduled for 2026.

Name

Magnified Giving

Legal name

Magnified Giving

Website

https://magnifiedgiving.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Magnified Giving is a Cincinnati-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers K-12 youth philanthropy and service-learning programs, enabling students across Ohio and Northern Kentucky to direct grants to community nonprofits through school-based curricula and summer camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Philanthropy Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Youth philanthropy education
• Service-learning curriculum
• Nonprofit youth programs
• Grant-making education
• Community service learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Magnified Giving relies on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners to fund operations and program delivery. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization.
2. Camp Registration Fees: Camp Give charges $395 per week per camper, with $50 of each fee being tax-deductible as it goes toward the camper grant to nonprofits.
3. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Major institutional funders include the Mayerson Foundation (sponsors Youth Leadership Conferences and teacher workshops), Warren County Foundation (supports Warren County programs), and various other foundations that provide programmatic funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Magnified Giving is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit that delivers youth philanthropy programs to students in grades 5-12 across Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Its core offering consists of three programs: the Youth Philanthropy Program (grades 6-12) that engages youth groups in researching nonprofits and awarding real $1,000 grants to a community cause, Camp Give (grades 5-9), a summer service-learning day camp with hands-on nonprofit service projects, and Service-Learning Resources that provide educators with curriculum, lesson plans, and facilitator training to teach philanthropy in classrooms. Programs are delivered primarily through direct school partnerships and trained facilitators.

Product overview

Magnified Giving is a nonprofit educational organization that operates a portfolio of three interconnected youth philanthropy programs. The core Youth Philanthropy Program (grades 6-12) engages students in the grantmaking process, providing $1,000 grants for youth to research and award to local nonprofits. Camp Give offers summer day camps (grades 5-9) combining hands-on service projects at community organizations with leadership activities. Service-Learning Resources provides educators with training, lesson plans, and classroom activities including the Time/Talent/Treasure framework, 100 People Lesson, Boardroom Basics, and Roger Grein's Story lesson plan to support youth philanthropy education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Youth Philanthropy Program: A program for youth groups of 6th-12th graders who explore philanthropy, service, social causes, and community nonprofits, ultimately granting $1,000 or more to a local nonprofit.
• Camp Give
• Service-Learning Resources

Products and services

• Youth Philanthropy Program A flagship program for youth groups of 6th-12th graders who explore philanthropy, service, social causes, and community nonprofits, ultimately granting $1,000 or more to a local nonprofit of their choice. Delivered through school and youth-organization partnerships with trained facilitators.
• Camp Give A fun and engaging summer day camp for grades 5-9 with age-appropriate hands-on service activities, leadership development, and community engagement at local nonprofits to spark passion for giving at a young age. Hosted at the Bell Tower Arts Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH; $395 per week per camper.
• Service-Learning Resources Training, lesson plans, and resources provided to educators to infuse youth engagement in service-learning and encourage spaces for meaningful reflection and conversations about service. Includes the Time/Talent/Treasure framework, 100 People Lesson, Boardroom Basics, and Roger Grein's Story lesson plan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,171 youth educated in philanthropy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adopt A ClasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring philanthropy and service-learning to students at Holmes Middle School. Magnified Giving staff provide monthly hands-on service activities and nonprofit guest speakers to Ms. Frayser's classroom of 29 students.
• University of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Youth Leadership & Service Conference (450+ high school students). UC Service Learning established Roger Grein Award for Community Impact recognizing nonprofits. Also offers honors course supporting student philanthropy with $20,000 in grants.
• Northern Kentucky UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Youth Leadership & Service Conference (115 youth participants). Partnership includes keynote addresses from university president Dr. Cady Short-Thompson encouraging students to pursue empathy-rooted leadership.
• 1N5minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health nonprofit partner for Camp Give. Students engage in service projects and learn about mental health awareness. Also partnered with schools for basketball game awareness events.
• Make-A-Wish FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Give partner nonprofit. Campers learned about the organization's mission and participated in service activities supporting wish-granting programs.
• The Healing CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity nonprofit serving basic needs. Camp Give 2025 campers sorted and organized fresh produce for the Healing Center's food pantry, gaining firsthand insight into poverty and food insecurity.
• UpSpringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership bringing Camp Give to children experiencing homelessness. First partnership with UpSpring launched in 2025, hosting camp for 8th and 9th graders who faced serious challenges early in life.
• Queen City Book BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Give 2025 nonprofit partner. Students engaged with the organization to learn about literacy needs and participate in service projects.
• Dream Center CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Give 2025 nonprofit partner supporting community development programs.
• Youth Success SummitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkron North High School DECA students awarded $1,500 grant to Youth Success Summit, a network providing after-school and summer programs for children's growth and development.
• Mount Notre Dame High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Magnified Giving's earliest partner schools since 2008. Students selected Roger Grein's autobiography 'The Mower Boy' as their summer Common Read. Contributed $4,500 in gifts to Magnified Giving.
• Lakota East High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner school. Students have participated in Youth Philanthropy Program for multiple years, selecting nonprofits like Big Brothers Big Sisters. National Honor Society Class of 2026 presented $1,500 gift back to Magnified Giving.
• Lebanon High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school with active Service-Learning class led by Libby Turpin. Students have granted funds to Camp Joy, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and other nonprofits. Home to multiple award recipients including Zach McGinty.
• Seton High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school where students have been recognized for Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy awards. Students like Marisa Poff and Katrina Prewitt led bingo nights for Shelter House residents.
• VIA Institute on CharacterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Professional Development Workshop. The VIA Institute on Character focuses on character strengths and development, aligning with Magnified Giving's youth empowerment mission.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Learning to Give: Learning to Provide K-12 philanthropy and service-learning curriculum and lesson plans to educators — directly comparable to Magnified Giving's Youth Philanthropy Program and Service-Learning Resources products, with similar school-based delivery model.
• YouthRoots: Colorado-based nonprofit that engages high school students in philanthropy by having them research nonprofits and award real grants — nearly identical operating model to Magnified Giving's Youth Philanthropy Program and serves a comparable student demographic.
• Youth in Philanthropy (YIP): Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis program that teaches high school students grantmaking through real-dollar decisions — directly comparable model, audience (grades 6-12), and grant-awarding structure to Magnified Giving's core program.

Regional players

• Spark the Journey: DC-based nonprofit mentoring and supporting high school students from under-resourced communities on paths to higher education — comparable in demographic focus (grades 6-12) and educator-partnership delivery model, though operating in a different region than Magnified Giving.

Broad incumbents

• Youth Service America (YSA): National nonprofit mobilizing young people in service and youth-led grantmaking (including Global Youth Service Day and Semester of Service grants) — operates at significantly larger scale but in the same youth service-learning and youth-philanthropy category as Magnified Giving.
• Points of Light: Large-scale nonprofit promoting volunteer service and civic engagement across all ages — comparable mission around mobilizing community service, but at a national scale and broader demographic scope than Magnified Giving's youth-only focus.
• Ashoka Youth Initiative: Global organization identifying and supporting young 'changemakers' including youth-led social impact projects — broader scope than Magnified Giving, but operates in the adjacent space of cultivating youth as philanthropists and community leaders.

Emerging players

• Do Good X: Nonprofit providing micro-grants and entrepreneurship support to young changemakers under 30 — adjacent to Magnified Giving's mission of engaging youth as grantmakers and leaders, with a similar small-grant, youth-decision-making format.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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