Geis Foundation
Every year, cleveland takes in over 700 refugees from varying countries. The city developed the "dream neighborhood" concept to address refugee housing needs by encouraging renovation of the over 150 distressed homes in the clark/fulton area, and thereby nurturing vibrant, diverse, and engaged communities. The geis companies, cleveland's home-grown premier developer, was founded by erwin & katherine geis, immigrants to the us. Using our construction expertise, our desire to give back to the communities in which we work and live, and in honor of mr. And mrs. Geis, we proudly announce our geis village project. Buying vacant homes, renovating, and rent-to-own to refugees.
Geis Foundation at a glance
In short: Geis Foundation gave $502K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $167K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $501,683
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- Average grant
- $167,228
- Median grant
- $150,151
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Geis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was US Committee for Refugees and Imigrants ($277K). Together the top 3 received $502K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $502K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Committee for Refugees and Imigrants Cleveland, OH | To Provide Shelter Support | $276,532 |
| Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH | To enhance the lives of all residents of greater cleveland, now and for generations to come, by working together with our donors to build community endowment, address needs through grantmaking, and provide leadership on key community issues | $150,151 |
| Erwin & Katherine Geis Charitable Foundation Fund Streetsboro, OH | To promotes education to underprivileged youth, assists in the development of the design/build industry, and encourages the philanthropic efforts of geis employees. | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $504,282 | $501,683 | 3 |
| 2021 | $525,985 | $41,592 | $1,285 | — | — |
| 2020 | $485,677 | $27,251 | $6,362 | — | — |
About Geis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Geis Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Streetsboro, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $502K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Geis Foundation is led by Alfred Geis, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alfred Geis
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Geis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Waldeck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Diasio
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maura Maresh
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Geis Foundation
How much does Geis Foundation give each year?
Geis Foundation gave $502K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Geis Foundation's typical grant size?
Geis Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $150,151, and its average grant was $167,228, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Geis Foundation give grants?
Geis Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Geis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Geis Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Geis Foundation?
Geis Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Streetsboro, OH.
What is Geis Foundation's EIN?
Geis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4602120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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