Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a public charity based in Fountain Valley, California, that supports youth arts education. Founded in 2018, it funds arts programming intended to improve educational outcomes and expand access to the arts, particularly for children in under-resourced communities.
Genesis Inspiration Foundation at a glance
In short: Genesis Inspiration Foundation gave $3.2M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,240,000
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,846
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,125,010
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (15% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Genesis Inspiration Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 965-3584
Website: https://genesisinspirationfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Who Genesis Inspiration Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Exploring the Arts Inc ($120K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 104 grants of 158 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grantmaking as nationwide. In the 2024 filing, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (15%), California (13%), New York (12%), Texas (10%), and Georgia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Genesis Inspiration Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Exploring the Arts Inc Astoria, NY | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $120,000 |
| TGR Foundation Irvine, CA | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $107,000 |
| Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts Miami, FL | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
| Education Through Music New York, NY | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
| Arts Connection New York, NY | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
| Art Reach Katy, TX | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
| Big Thought Dallas, TX | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma A School Edmond, OK | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
| People's Music School Chicago, IL | Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,125,010 | $3,471,282 | $4,028,881 | $3,240,000 | 65 | $100,682 |
| 2023 | $3,658,375 | $3,067,386 | $3,226,804 | $2,780,000 | 51 | $15,594 |
| 2022 | $3,726,430 | $1,891,675 | $2,001,194 | $1,850,000 | 27 | — |
| 2021 | $4,479,262 | $1,632,925 | $765,020 | $700,000 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $2,920,147 | $1,069,995 | $219,721 | $80,000 | 8 | $1,640 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to invest in community-level arts programming for youth, with interactive experiences that support and enhance education. It aims to use the arts to help young people develop creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-confidence.
The organizations it funds work across arts education and cultural programming. For example, Exploring the Arts says its mission is to expand equitable access to arts education in historically underserved public middle and high schools. The People’s Music School says it provides free, high-quality music instruction to children. Education Through Music describes its work as bringing year-long, in-school music education to under-resourced schools.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 65 grants totaling $3,240,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median of $50,000. The foundation’s website separately reports that it awarded $3 million to 50 arts organizations in 2024.
Among the largest grants reported for 2024 were $120,000 to Exploring the Arts, $107,000 to TGR Foundation, and $100,000 each to the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts, Education Through Music, Arts Connection, Art Reach, Big Thought, Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Oklahoma A School, and the People’s Music School. The stated purpose for these grants was arts programming at the community level for youth.
In April 2025, the foundation announced plans to award $3 million to 83 youth arts organizations that year. Its website also reports that it donated $16 million since its inception.
The foundation’s website provides a 2027 Grant Consideration Application for nonprofit or community organizations providing arts education to youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter Dawson as Chair, Peter Lanzavecchia as Vice Chair, and Elizabeth Sanchez as Secretary. John Guastaferro is listed as Executive Director. Directors listed are Sherry Gordon, Tedros Mengiste, Brandon Ramirez, Art LeBlanc, and Zach Krause. Andrew Atkin is listed as Legal Counsel.
Genesis Inspiration Foundation is led by Walter Dawson, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter Dawson
Chair
Director → Interim Board Chair, 2022
Interim Board Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Art LeBlanc
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Guastaferro
Exective Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Levy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Gordon
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tedros Mengiste
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Krause
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Ramirez
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Faria
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Wang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Reilly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sullivan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Sanchez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lanzavecchia
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Atkin
Legal Counsel
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dana White (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Shin (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Celia Garcia (2022) — Director
- Former: Jodee Flint (2022) — General Counsel
- Former: Jeri Yoshizu (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mark Del Rosso (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Kate Fabian (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Smith (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Vicki Dallas (2020) — General Counsel
- Former: Zafar Brooks (2020) — Former Executive 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 Inspiration Foundation
How much does Genesis Inspiration Foundation give each year?
Genesis Inspiration Foundation gave $3.2M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 51 grants.
What is Genesis Inspiration Foundation's typical grant size?
Genesis Inspiration Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $49,846, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Genesis Inspiration Foundation give grants?
Genesis Inspiration Foundation's top state is Florida, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (13%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Genesis Inspiration Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on Genesis Inspiration Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to arts programming at the community level for youth" (65 grants).
Who are Genesis Inspiration Foundation's largest grantees?
Genesis Inspiration Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Exploring the Arts Inc ($120,000), TGR Foundation ($107,000) and Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Genesis Inspiration Foundation?
Genesis Inspiration Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Genesis Inspiration Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to invest in community-level arts programming for youth, with interactive experiences that support and enhance education. It aims to use the arts to help young people develop creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-confidence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Genesis Inspiration Foundation?
Genesis Inspiration Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check genesisinspirationfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Genesis Inspiration Foundation's EIN?
Genesis Inspiration Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4218073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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