The Gene Haas Foundation, established in 1999 by Gene Haas, aims to support the needs of local communities and to address the industry-wide need for skilled manufacturing employees. It focuses on both community support through grants to various charities and the promotion of manufacturing training programs globally. By awarding scholarship grants, sponsoring CNC competitions, and partnering with top CNC training programs, it seeks to increase access to high-quality manufacturing technology training worldwide.
The broad goals of the Gene Haas Foundation's grant programs include offering significant financial support to manufacturing education and local community initiatives. Specifically, it supports local organizations in Ventura County, CA, Clark County, NV, and Cabarrus County, NC, focusing on the needs of the poor and underserved, particularly children and the indigent, as well as those affected by disasters. The Community Grants aim to improve lives in these communities by providing extensive funding to qualified non-profits, reflecting the foundation's commitment to addressing critical community needs and supporting manufacturing education.