Genesis One Foundation
Genesis One Foundation is a private foundation based in Castle Rock, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $145,500 to charitable organizations, including a scholarship grant and grants described as supporting general operations or as unrestricted.
Genesis One Foundation at a glance
In short: Genesis One Foundation gave $146K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,500
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,393
- -30.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,888,800
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Genesis One Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1039 Country Club Estates Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80108-3489
Phone: (720) 390-0999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Genesis One Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado University Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Colorado recipients received 46% of grant dollars and Kansas recipients received 35%. Other reported recipient-state shares were California, 7%; South Dakota, 4%; and Indiana, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Genesis One Foundation gives
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 242% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $146K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado University Foundation Denver, CO | Student Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Impact Foundation Overland Parrk, KS | Donar Advised fund | $41,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Overland Park, KS | Donor Advised Account donation | $10,000 |
| Plant With Purpose San Diego, CA | General Operating donation | $10,000 |
| AsOne Ministries Sioux Falls, SD | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Denver Center for Faith and Works Centennial, CO | General Operating donation | $5,000 |
| Musana Centennial, CO | General operating donation | $5,000 |
| Sinapis Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Remnant Generation Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating donation | $5,000 |
| Rose Womens Foundation Patomac, MD | General operating | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,888,800 | $82,769 | $157,666 | $145,500 | 14 | $148,150 | $70,603 | $145,970 |
| 2024 | $2,963,697 | $636,524 | $120,656 | $120,000 | 8 | $120,000 | $665,590 | $124,436 |
| 2023 | $2,447,829 | $1,509,591 | $103,164 | $87,000 | 1 | $87,000 | $282,441 | $75,406 |
| 2022 | $1,041,402 | $230,995 | $45,555 | $42,520 | 6 | $45,555 | $157,960 | $37,020 |
| 2021 | $855,962 | $478,349 | $31,081 | $30,551 | 7 | $31,081 | $142,819 | $27,516 |
| 2020 | $408,693 | $91,961 | $21,271 | $20,540 | 7 | — | $16,230 | $20,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Genesis One Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $50,000 to the Colorado University Foundation for student scholarships, as well as grants described as general operating support, unrestricted support, or donations to donor-advised funds or accounts.
Among the recipients, AsOne Ministries describes its work as making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture to address poverty in rural underserved communities. Rose Womens Foundation says it empowers women in extreme poverty through the gospel and entrepreneurship, including business training, coaching, and access to capital. Selah Wilderness Adventures says it provides restorative wilderness experiences for pastors, ministry workers, and Christian workers to support spiritual renewal.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $145,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Colorado University Foundation for student scholarships; $41,000 to Impact Foundation for a donor-advised fund; $10,000 each to National Christian Foundation for a donor-advised account donation and Plant With Purpose for general operating support; and $6,000 to AsOne Ministries, listed as unrestricted.
Other reported 2025 grants included $5,000 each to Denver Center for Faith and Works, Musana, Sinapis, and Remnant Generation; $4,000 to Rose Womens Foundation; $2,000 to Well Spring; $1,000 to International Generosity Foundation; and $500 to Selah Wilderness Adventures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Jeffrey E Kahler as President and Lisa J Kahler as Vice President.
Genesis One Foundation is led by Jeffrey E Kahler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey E Kahler
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa J Kahler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 One Foundation
How much does Genesis One Foundation give each year?
Genesis One Foundation gave $146K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 8 grants.
What is Genesis One Foundation's typical grant size?
Genesis One Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,393, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Genesis One Foundation give grants?
Genesis One Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (35%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Centennial, CO (3 grants).
Does Genesis One Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Genesis One Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Genesis One Foundation's largest grantees?
Genesis One Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado University Foundation ($50,000), Impact Foundation ($41,000) and National Christian Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Genesis One Foundation?
Genesis One Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Genesis One Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $50,000 to the Colorado University Foundation for student scholarships, as well as grants described as general operating support, unrestricted support, or donations to donor-advised funds or accounts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Genesis One Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Genesis One Foundation's EIN?
Genesis One Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1650135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Genesis One Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Genesis One Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/genesis-one-foundation-morg_7eb25f83bbe24e4e99d79ab04d18aefb
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