The Genesis Foundation
The Genesis Foundation is a private foundation based in Ramsey, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported making 18 grants totaling $235,623 to organizations including a university, schools, health-related organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Genesis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Genesis Foundation gave $236K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Missouri. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,623
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,090
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,687,552
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (45% 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 Genesis Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a typed letter containing all relevant information about the grant request. It lists Jerrold Grossman as the contact, and reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- N/A on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jerrold Grossman
Mailing address: PO Box 95, River Edge, NJ 07661
Phone: (201) 785-9175
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Genesis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 80 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Missouri 45%, Florida 34%, New York 14%, New Jersey 5%, and the District of Columbia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Genesis Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 $122K (2021) to $250K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General Use | $100,000 |
| Pine Crest School Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted General Use | $45,000 |
| Boca Raton Reg Hosp Fdn Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted General Use | $20,000 |
| Pap Corp Deerfield Beach, FL | Unrestricted General Use | $10,363 |
| American Friends of Magen Dav New York, NY | Unrestricted General Use | $10,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Bronx, NY | Unrestricted General Use | $10,000 |
| Leukemia and Lynphoma Soc New York, NY | Unrestricted General Use | $7,500 |
| Jewish Women Intl Wawhington, DC | Unrestricted General Use | $6,000 |
| EMS Apple Tree Fund Englewood, NJ | Unrestricted General Use | $5,000 |
| Chabad on Campus Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted General Use | $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 | $2,687,552 | $175,659 | $271,923 | $235,623 | 18 | $256,494 | $72,756 | $217,811 |
| 2023 | $2,735,988 | $147,113 | $276,462 | $250,405 | 17 | $261,362 | $240,558 | $186,544 |
| 2022 | $2,753,792 | $101,434 | $151,847 | $134,335 | 13 | $134,335 | $329,114 | $194,859 |
| 2021 | $2,421,743 | $90,440 | $142,580 | $121,518 | 16 | $121,518 | $134,125 | $207,805 |
| 2020 | $2,411,536 | $84,686 | $158,342 | $138,900 | 16 | — | $79,020 | $159,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Genesis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $218K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the organizations supported: Riverdale Country School describes itself as a pre-K–12 independent school focused on learning, character, and community; Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults; and Play for Pink says it supports research related to the causes, cures, and prevention of breast cancer. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $235,623. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $100,000 to Washington University, $45,000 to Pine Crest School Foundation, and $20,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to PAP Corp, American Friends of Magen David, and Riverdale Country School; $7,500 to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; and $6,000 to Jewish Women International. The listed grant purposes were “unrestricted general use.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jerrold Grossman is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Genesis Foundation is led by Jerrold Grossman, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerrold Grossman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Genesis Foundation
How much does The Genesis Foundation give each year?
The Genesis Foundation gave $236K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 17 grants.
What is The Genesis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Genesis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,090, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Genesis Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Genesis Foundation give grants?
The Genesis Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (34%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does The Genesis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Genesis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Genesis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Genesis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington University ($100,000), Pine Crest School Foundation ($45,000) and Boca Raton Reg Hosp Fdn ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Genesis Foundation?
The Genesis Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $256K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $218K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Genesis Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Genesis Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to submit a typed letter containing all relevant information about the grant request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Genesis Foundation's EIN?
The Genesis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3341218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Genesis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-genesis-foundation-morg_ab8f021cd8cb45a895a77b17e2aaf0ac
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