Evansville German Club
Wo die Gemütlichkeit Rollt
Foundation
Helping · Giving · Growing
An American charity with the German spirit of community support.
"Liebe und Freundschaft ist ihr Name"
Love and friendship is our name - from the first song sung by Germania Männerchor in February, 1900.
An Indiana 501(c) (3) Tax Deductible Corporation
Southern Indiana is rich in its German tradition and heritage. The Germania Männerchor celebrates these traditions throughout the year, but especially during Volksfest, the people's celebration. Generations of friends and families have gathered to enjoy the music and food of Volksfest.
The Germania Männerchor Foundation Inc., a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organisation, was formed to support our Southern Indiana communities through student scholarships, education on German history and ancestry, children's programs, and German music education. Support of exchange programs and immersion studies is also included.
The Germania Foundation awarded its 2025 scholarship to Laney Owens, a North Posey graduate, on May 19, 2025.
Laney is using the $3,000 scholarship to attend Indiana University in Bloomington, where she plans to major in German.
Congratulations, Laney!
Scholarship Recipients
2003
Elizabeth Farmer
Harrison High School
2004
Corey Beth Welcher
North High School
2005
Daniel D. King
Reitz High School
2006
Logan Ann Meneely
Memorial High School
2008
Samantha Jo Ennis
Harrison High School
2009
Lauren Perigo
Reitz High School
2010
Brock R Minton
Signature School
2011
Lisa Yanagida
Harrison High School
Scholarship Program
The primary mission of the Foundation is to provide scholarship assistance to deserving high school students. Eligible college-bound high school seniors who will major or minor in German may apply. A review committee will assess and rank applicants, and award funds to the highest-ranking student to assist with their education.
The Germania scholarship program was started in 2003 by Mr Harold Griese. Over the years of Harold's dedication to this project, the Foundation has awarded more than 16 scholarships, totalling nearly $25,000, to these deserving students.
We Need Your Help
To continue our tradition of supporting our southern Indiana communities, we encourage you to donate to the Foundation. Please consider making a quarterly or annual donation to support our ongoing programs and events. Donations can be made online, through the website, or sent via check to:
Germania Männerchor Foundation, INC.
916 Fulton Ave,
Evansville, IN 47710
The Foundation hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including an annual golf outing, which requires corporate and hole sponsors, our Christkindlmarkt with handmade items by local artisans, a cornhole tournament, and other events.
Please check our website for event details or call (812) 422-1915 for more information. Multiple volunteer opportunities are available through the Männerchor and Foundation; please call the office to sign up!
Scholarship Recipients
2012
Ethan Lehmann
Reitz High School
2013
Brittany Hoover
North High School
2015
Erin E. Graninger
Harrison High School
2016
Zoe J. Meuth
Reitz High School
2017
Kelsey Odom
Central High School
2018
Ryan Jassim
Signature School
2019
Conner Killian
Central High School
2021
Max Dezember
Mater Dei High School
Foundation Management
Officers, an Executive Committee, and directors manage the Foundation.
The Executive Committee consists of Harold Griese, Leslie Goth, Tracey Hudson, Jim Sheu, Abby Whicker, and Mike Whicker.
Mike Forcum is the Treasurer.
Directors include Jody Wassmer, Jim Scheu, Savannah Wood, Tracey Hudson, Mike Forcum, Jeff Holden, Dave Wire, and Jim Brinkmeyer.