JULY 27, 2024
IT'S A CELEBRATION
“Geis exemplifies the tenet of turning passion into purpose through charity, employee volunteerism, and projects that are laying the groundwork for success for the next generation of Clevelanders.”
-Ronald B. Richard, president and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation
OUR JOURNEY IN PHOTOS
The Geis Foundation’s story and mission is intrinsically intertwined with the story of the Geis Family. German immigrants, Mr. and Mrs. Geis came to Northeast Ohio with little in their pockets and the dream of a better life in America. Through hard work, perseverance, and some help from new friends along the way, they formed the Geis Companies in 1967, a small design build company. The more successful their endeavors became, the more they felt the need to give back. As they became involved in numerous charitable efforts, it was their employees that established the first scholarship in their names as a Christmas gift in 2001.
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The Erwin & Katherine Geis Charitable Foundation promotes education to underprivileged youth, assists in the development of the design/build industry, and encourages the philanthropic efforts of Geis employees. Having raised over $1,000,000 in scholarship funds, the proceeds from the Geis Gala will directly fund scholarships and grants awarded to local non-profit organizations that align with our mission. Your support will help us invest in the next generation and contribute to the betterment of our community as a whole.
