The Genesco Foundation
The Genesco Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $76K.
The Genesco Foundation at a glance
In short: The Genesco Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,250
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,464,472
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Genesco Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cheekwood ($25K). Together the top 4 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Genesco Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheekwood Nashville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Two Ten Foundation Waltham, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Retail Roi Inc Franklin, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of East Tennessee Highlands Johnson City, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,464,472 | $45,674 | $71,005 | $65,000 | 4 | $71,902 | $76,055 | $70,417 |
| 2023 | $1,469,458 | $39,593 | $79,015 | $70,000 | 3 | $70,015 | $2,308 | $73,943 |
| 2022 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $60,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Genesco Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Genesco Foundation is led by Scott Becker, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Becker
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire McCall
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brently Baxter
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew N Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Genesco Foundation
How much does The Genesco Foundation give each year?
The Genesco Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 3 grants.
What is The Genesco Foundation's typical grant size?
The Genesco Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Genesco Foundation give grants?
The Genesco Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (31%).
Does The Genesco Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Genesco Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Genesco Foundation?
The Genesco Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Genesco Foundation's EIN?
The Genesco Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4655387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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