The Duncan Genesis Foundation
The Duncan Genesis Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $149,725 to organizations working in areas including education, arts and culture, conservation, and community services.
The Duncan Genesis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Duncan Genesis Foundation gave $150K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,725
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,318
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,916,730
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Duncan Genesis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Bering Drive 600, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (713) 686-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Duncan Genesis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hermann Park Conservancy ($25K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 3% to California, and 1% to Massachusetts. Most of the listed 2024 grants were to Houston organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Duncan Genesis Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $139K (2020) to $152K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Support for Elephant Conservation Art Display | $25,000 |
| Rothko Chapel Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for Rothko Chapel | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Construction of Pavillion at YMCA Facility | $20,000 |
| The Rise School Houston, TX | Support for early education school that integrates children with and without disabilites | $15,000 |
| Books Between Kids Houston, TX | Providing Books to at-Risk Children in Houston | $10,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum Houston, TX | Support for Flight Simulators at STEM Learning Center | $10,000 |
| The Joy School Houston, TX | Capital campaign for school for students with learning differences | $10,000 |
| The Joy School Houston, TX | Support for School for Students with Learning Differences | $6,725 |
| Grammy Museum Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Education Programs at Music History Museum | $5,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for Church | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,916,730 | $124,763 | $177,999 | $149,725 | 18 | $157,945 | $106,209 | $151,473 |
| 2023 | $1,969,966 | $152,953 | $170,615 | $148,535 | 22 | $154,785 | $137,123 | $132,274 |
| 2022 | $2,574,437 | $48,897 | $181,822 | $151,500 | 21 | $159,468 | $46,793 | $136,961 |
| 2021 | $3,244,105 | $216,276 | $167,699 | $140,000 | 19 | $147,822 | $193,245 | $149,666 |
| 2020 | $2,913,219 | $136,191 | $167,328 | $139,300 | 22 | — | $122,187 | $127,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Duncan Genesis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for an elephant conservation art display, a chapel capital campaign, school programs and facilities, children’s books, and STEM learning.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Hermann Park Conservancy says it is dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park. The Rothko Chapel describes its mission as stewarding a reflective space and presenting programs promoting spirituality, creativity, dialogue, and action. The Lone Star Flight Museum says it celebrates flight and Texas aviation and engages youth through STEM. Books Between Kids says it collects and distributes books to less privileged children. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $149,725. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $25,000 each to Hermann Park Conservancy for support for an elephant conservation art display and to Rothko Chapel for its capital campaign; $20,000 to YMCA of Greater Houston for construction of a pavilion; and $15,000 to The Rise School for support of its early education school integrating children with and without disabilities. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Books Between Kids, Lone Star Flight Museum, and The Joy School; and $5,000 to the GRAMMY Museum Foundation for education programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeaneane Duncan Marsh as president; John H Duncan Jr as vice president and treasurer; and Kate Duncan Oshins as director and secretary. It also lists Emily C Duncan, Duncan W Marsh, Lillian Duncan Raus, Graham C Marsh, and David Garrett Marsh as directors.
The Duncan Genesis Foundation is led by Jeaneane Duncan Marsh, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeaneane Duncan Marsh
President
President & Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duncan W. Marsh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily C. Duncan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Duncan Oshins
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Garrett Marsh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graham C. Marsh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Duncan Raus
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. Duncan Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Duncan Genesis Foundation
How much does The Duncan Genesis Foundation give each year?
The Duncan Genesis Foundation gave $150K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 22 grants.
What is The Duncan Genesis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Duncan Genesis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,318, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Duncan Genesis Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Duncan Genesis Foundation give grants?
The Duncan Genesis Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (13 grants).
Does The Duncan Genesis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Duncan Genesis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Duncan Genesis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Duncan Genesis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hermann Park Conservancy ($25,000), Rothko Chapel ($25,000) and YMCA of Greater Houston ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Duncan Genesis Foundation?
The Duncan Genesis Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Duncan Genesis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for an elephant conservation art display, a chapel capital campaign, school programs and facilities, children’s books, and STEM learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Duncan Genesis Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Duncan Genesis Foundation's EIN?
The Duncan Genesis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5550700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Duncan Genesis 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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