The Gene Haas Foundation provides grants to organizations that are exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501©(3) and currently are classified as a public charity pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) (an “Exempt Public Charity”). Grants provided by the Gene Haas Foundation, or the interest generated from those grants, may not be used to influence any legislation or the outcome of any election, to conduct a voter registration drive or to satisfy a charitable pledge or obligation of any person or organization.

Funds from the Gene Haas Foundation must be fully utilized within 2 years of date of grant. Funds that are not expended must be returned unless other arrangements are approved by the Gene Haas Foundation.