The Carris Foundation

Established in 1990 by Bill Carris

Carris Reels has a long-standing commitment to the communities in which we do business. We’re very proud of the founding family’s legacy which is primarily a spirit of generosity and a tradition of giving. The Carris family has donated talent, time and treasure to an array of worthwhile organizations, which has enhanced the success of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), when they sold to the company at a significant discount to the employees.

The mission of Carris Reels is to “improve the quality of life for our growing corporate community,” which includes not just employee-owners and their families, but also our customers, suppliers, friends and neighbors.

In continuing recognition of this tradition, the company contributes approximately five percent of profits to non-profit organizations. Each Carris site has their own Giving Committee which consists of employees who decide what organizations to support. Virtually every charitable contribution starts with one employee-owner’s passion and commitment. Members of the giving committees present the “big checks” and are increasingly becoming personally involved in these organizations in their communities.