Genesis America Inc
Genesis America Inc is a private foundation whose 2024 filing lists John Joseph Studzinski as president. The Genesis Foundation’s website identifies Genesis America, Inc. as the tax-exempt sole owner of an individual recipient In 2024, Genesis America Inc reported grants to arts and cultural organizations, including grants in support of the Genesis Foundation.
Genesis America Inc at a glance
In short: Genesis America Inc gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $96K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,153,382
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,115
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $94,509
- Total assets
- $148,357
- -30.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Genesis America Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited applications. No prescribed format is required. Awards are made to organizations that fulfil the foundation’s charitable aims, not to individuals.
- Contact
Application contact: Joy Browne
Phone: (207) 556-1200
Email: joy@alegraestates.com
Website: https://www.genesisfoundation.org.uk
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Genesis America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Genesis Foundation ($231K).
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($921,924), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 166 (78%).
How Genesis America Inc gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Foundation | Grant in support of The Genesis Foundation | $231,458 |
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $921,924 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,357 | $1,299,688 | $1,321,254 | $1,153,382 | 12 | $1,321,254 | $997 | — |
| 2023 | $214,101 | $1,255,984 | $1,344,418 | $1,190,635 | 13 | $1,344,418 | $1,932 | — |
| 2022 | $219,726 | $1,830,916 | $1,925,355 | $1,859,698 | 59 | $1,925,355 | $635 | $9,590 |
| 2021 | $372,599 | $2,277,125 | $2,284,103 | $2,190,562 | 69 | $2,284,103 | $47 | $17,354 |
| 2020 | $343,423 | $1,395,321 | $1,505,156 | $1,453,966 | 13 | — | $307 | $879 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available statements do not give a separate mission for Genesis America Inc. Its 2024 grants and the related descriptions identify support for arts organizations and programmes. The Genesis Foundation describes its work as nurturing artists’ career development, principally through partnerships in theatre and music.
Among the grantees’ stated activities, The Sixteen’s young artists scheme aims to nurture future choral singers, while the Royal National Theatre’s Genesis music theatre programme supports artists developing forms of British music theatre.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Genesis America Inc reported 12 grants totalling $1,153,382. Grants ranged from $9,195 to $231,458, with a median of $94,508.
The largest reported grants were $231,458 to the Genesis Foundation, in support of the foundation; $199,234 to The Sixteen, for the musical education of choir cohorts; $164,751 to the Royal Academy, in support of its work; $127,714 to the Royal National Theatre, in support of the theatre’s work; and $127,714 to Motley Theatre, in support of the charity’s work. Other reported grants included $114,943 to an individual recipient, $74,074 to an individual recipient, and $38,314 to Almeida Theatre through the Genesis Kickstart Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Joseph Studzinski as president.
Genesis America Inc is led by John Joseph Studzinski, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Joseph Studzinski
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew Joseph Passeri (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Genesis America Inc
How much does Genesis America Inc give each year?
Genesis America Inc gave $1.2M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 13 grants.
What is Genesis America Inc's typical grant size?
Genesis America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $94,509, and its average grant was $96,115, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Genesis America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Genesis America Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In support of the work of the charity" (5 grants).
How large is Genesis America Inc?
Genesis America Inc reported $148K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Genesis America Inc fund?
The available statements do not give a separate mission for Genesis America Inc. Its 2024 grants and the related descriptions identify support for arts organizations and programmes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Genesis America Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Genesis America Inc's EIN?
Genesis America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0246732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Genesis America Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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