How to apply
See geissefoundation.org for information. Contact: Timothy F Geisse, 48 Ridgecrest Drive, Chagrin Falls, Oh, 4405575346, ALISON@GEISSEFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: We primarily fund organizations that help break the cycle of poverty in the developing world.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Hope in the CityCleveland, OH | General purpose | $63K |
| Association for a More Just SocietyGrand Rapids, MI | General purpose | $60K |
| IdeDenver, CO | General purpose | $60K |
| Water for GoodBentonville, AR | General purpose | $60K |
| Cooperative for EducationCincinnati, OH | General purpose | $55K |
| Healing WatersGolden, CO | General purpose | $50K |
| Strategies for International DevelopmentWashington, DC | General purpose | $50K |
| El PorvenirDenver, CO | General purpose | $40K |
| Congo Leadership InitiativeOrchard Park, NY | General purpose | $35K |
| Schwab Charitable FundOrlando, FL | General purpose | $30K |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OH | General purpose | $20K |
| Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TX | General purpose | $10K |
| Stifel Charitable FundScottsdale, AZ | General purpose | $10K |
| Vanguard CharitableWarwick, RI | General purpose | $10K |
| The Andy FundSan Francisco, CA | General purpose | $7,880 |
| DascSimi Valley, CA | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Horse NationHuntington Beach, CA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Filter of HopeTuscaloosa, AZ | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hiram CollegeHiram, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| MatsikoCovington, WA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Prospera ReentryCleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Salvation ArmyChicago, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Scranton Rd CdcCleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Urban Community SchoolCleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Water for South SudanRochester, NY | General purpose | $100 |
By state: Colorado 3 · Ohio 9 · Michigan 1 · Arkansas 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2
About this foundation
Geisse Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1970. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Geisse Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See geissefoundation.org for information. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Geisse Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $581K across 28 grants, a median of $8,940.
Where does Geisse Foundation give?
Colorado (3 grants), Ohio (9 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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