John F and Mary a Geisse Foundation
Historical FunderChagrin Falls, Ohio · EIN 23-7049780 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TIMOTHY F GEISSE |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 RIDGECREST DRIVE, CHAGRIN FALLS OH 44022 |
| Phone | 4405575346 |
| ALISON@GEISSEFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE GEISSEFOUNDATION.ORG FOR INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | WE PRIMARILY FUND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
67% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Hope in the City | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $62,500 |
| Association for a More Just Society | Grand Rapids, MI | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Ide | Denver, CO | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Water for Good | Bentonville, AR | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Cooperative for Education | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Healing Waters | Golden, CO | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Strategies for International Development | Washington, DC | General purpose | $50,000 |
| El Porvenir | Denver, CO | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Congo Leadership Initiative | Orchard Park, NY | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Stifel Charitable Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable | Warwick, RI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Andy Fund | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $7,880 |
| Dasc | Simi Valley, CA | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Horse Nation | Huntington Beach, CA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Filter of Hope | Tuscaloosa, AZ | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hiram College | Hiram, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Matsiko | Covington, WA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Prospera Reentry | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Scranton Rd Cdc | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Urban Community School | Cleveland, OH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Water for South Sudan | Rochester, NY | General purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581,480 | 28 |
| 2024 | $1,037,490 | 33 |
| 2023 | $714,763 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601419349101300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7049780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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