The Erwin & Katherine Geis
The Erwin & Katherine Geis is a private foundation, based in Streetsboro, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $252K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200.
The Erwin & Katherine Geis at a glance
In short: The Erwin & Katherine Geis gave $200 across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $200), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $200
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $252,004
- +692.5% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Erwin & Katherine Geis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Geis Foundation ($200).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Erwin & Katherine Geis gives
- In 2022 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2022) to $1K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $200.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geis Foundation Streetsboro, OH | General Fund | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $252,004 | $257,732 | $37,526 | $200 | 1 | $6,352 | $4,826 |
| 2021 | $31,798 | $2,200 | $3,851 | — | — | $3,851 | $510 |
| 2020 | $33,449 | $6,900 | $5,575 | $1,250 | 10 | — | $663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Erwin & Katherine Geis reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Erwin & Katherine Geis is led by Jennifer Diasio, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jennifer Diasio
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Krist
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Fridrich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Seifert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Wentz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Geis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Maresh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfred Geis
Chariman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Erwin & Katherine Geis
How much does The Erwin & Katherine Geis give each year?
The Erwin & Katherine Geis gave $200 across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Erwin & Katherine Geis?
The Erwin & Katherine Geis reported $252K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Erwin & Katherine Geis operate?
The Erwin & Katherine Geis has awarded grants in Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee.
What is The Erwin & Katherine Geis's EIN?
The Erwin & Katherine Geis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2127296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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