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Gene Haas Foundation
Charitable Donations by the
The Gene Haas Foundation Mission
The Gene Haas Foundation was formed in 1999 to fund the
needs of the local community and other deserving charities, at
the discretion of its founder, Mr. Gene Haas.
Of special importance to the Gene Haas Foundation are
children’s charities and organizations that feed the
poor, especially within the local community of Ventura County.
In addition, the Gene Haas Foundation provides scholarship funds to
Community Colleges and Vocational Schools for
students entering technical training programs, especially machinist-based certificate
and degree programs.
The Gene Haas Foundation Mission
Gene Haas Foundation Charitable Giving
Since its inception in 1999, the Gene Haas
Foundation has awarded deserving charities more
than $8.5 million in grants.
Between 2001 and 2009, the G. Haas Foundation
has donated to more than 800 deserving charities.
The Boys & Girls ClubsNon-Profit Spotlight
Between 2001 and 2009, the Gene Haas
Foundation has given 42 grants totaling $870,400 to chapters of the Boys &
Girls Clubs.
From the moment the Gene Haas Foundation was established in
Ventura County 10 years ago, the local Boys & Girls Clubs have been a favorite charity. Mr. Haas recognized
them as being one of the most important charities in the
community.
The Boys & Girls ClubsNon-Profit Spotlight
This group supplies our country's youth with places they can feel safe, while teaching them
valuable life skills, and providing the knowledge they'll need to be successful.
Educational opportunities such as special classes, summer camps, and one-on-one help
make sure that the children get the opportunity to learn the skills they feel are
important and can enjoy.
With employment programs, kids get the support and the help they need to find a job, but also the knowledge they'll need to get a
job in the future, such as resume and interview tips.
Non-Profit Spotlight
American Association of University Women
Since 1881, the AAUW and their supporters have used advocacy,
education, and research to encourage women to pursue their dreams, and have
worked hard to help women achieve gender equality.
An advocate of equality and human rights, the Gene Haas Foundation
awarded the AAUW four grants totaling $6,7oo between 2002 and
Non-Profit Spotlight
American Association of University Women
The members and supporters of the AAUW have touched many throughout history, and played an important role in helping women
achieve their many successes.
Today, the AAUW includes 500 educational partners and 100,000 members in over 1,000
branches, working at all levels of the community, they continue to change the way
society thinks and operates.
The goal of the AAUW is to continue their work until women are treated as equals in all aspects of life, including education, society,
economics, and politics.
Non-Profit Spotlight
The American Red Cross
Throughout the years, the Gene Haas
Foundation has given $164,048 to the American
Red Cross.
The American Red Cross cares for the unfortunate victims of war, feeds
the hungry, nurses the sick, and cares for families in need. They
make the darkest days in the lives of millions just a little brighter.
2009 ContributionsIn 2009, The Gene Haas Foundation has donated to
the following fine organizations: Boy Scouts of America Nash Community College
Foundation National Tooling and
Machining Foundation Ventura County
Community Foundation National MS Society Youth Development
Foundation Noontime Optimist Club
of Camarillo Bates Technical College
Foundation
California Strawberry Festival Boy Scouts of America Perry Technical Institute DRAGG Inc. Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation Nuts, Bolts, and Thingamajigs
Foundation Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Oxnard & Port Hueneme Boys and Girls Club of
Camarillo California State University
Channel Islands Foundation
Experimental Aircraft Association
National MS Society National Police Dog
Foundation Ranken Technical College Rio Mesa High School
Robotics Team Society of Manufacturing
Engineers Education Found Southwestern Illinois CollegeSimi Youth Baseball
For a complete list of charities to which the Gene Haas Foundation has contributed, visit
http://ghaasfoundation.org/gene-haas-foundation-grant-history/