Genesis Foundation Inc
Genesis Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Georgetown, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $282K.
Genesis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Genesis Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,106,694
- +1273.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,106,694
- +1273.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,106,694
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Genesis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Genesis Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,106,694 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $281,557 | $1,125,818 | $1,106,694 | 1 | $1,106,694 | $281,557 | $31,379 |
| 2020 | $844,261 | $33,293 | $98,154 | $80,566 | 1 | — | $33,304 | $48,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Genesis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Genesis Foundation Inc is led by Robert K. Gjere, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert K. Gjere
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does Genesis Foundation Inc give each year?
Genesis Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $81K across 1 grant.
Where does Genesis Foundation Inc operate?
Genesis Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Nebraska.
How much is Genesis Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Genesis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Genesis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Genesis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0799762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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