The Genesis Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Colorado Springs, CO EIN: 20-3076391

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Key facts about The Genesis Foundation

In short: The Genesis Foundation gave $998K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
20-3076391
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$998,000
Grants made (2024)
7
Average grant
$142,571
Median grant
$35,000
Total assets
$3,174,391
Primary geography
Iowa (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

-21.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$998K

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

7

-22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$143K

+24.9% YoY

How The Genesis Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About The Genesis Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Genesis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $998K. Net investment income was $182K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

DallasEl CajonEncintasHonoluluOrlandoRancho Sante FeFederal WayHarlanPrescott

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M3 grants20207 grants20218 grants20229 grants20237 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Young Life International Min: $788KYoung Life International Min$788KFoothills Christian Min Inc: $70KFoothills Christian Min Inc$70KInstitute for Creation Resear: $50KInstitute for Creation Resear$50KLight Ministries Inc: $35KLight Ministries Inc$35KYoung Life San Diego N Coast: $35KYoung Life San Diego N Coast$35KWorld Vision: $10KWorld Vision$10KYoung Life Oaho: $10KYoung Life Oaho$10K

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

21<$50K7$50–100K2$100–250K2$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Young Life International Min Harlan, IAGeneral Support$788,000
Foothills Christian Min Inc El Cajon, CAGeneral Support$70,000
Institute for Creation Resear Dallas, TXGeneral Support$50,000
Light Ministries Inc Orlando, FLGeneral Support$35,000
Young Life San Diego N Coast Encintas, CAGeneral Support$35,000
World Vision Federal Way, WAGeneral Support$10,000
Young Life Oaho Honolulu, HIGeneral Support$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,174,391$4,021,783$3,012,468
Revenue$182,458$2,067,776$31,011
Expenses$1,029,850$1,058,461$599,684
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$182,458$67,776$31,011
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Genesis Foundation is led by Laura Davis, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Laura Davis

    President

    Vice President → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doug Kiesewetter

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Bailey

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beverly Deyling

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Start

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Mulder

    Assistant 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 Genesis Foundation

How much does The Genesis Foundation give each year?

The Genesis Foundation gave $998K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 9 grants.

What is The Genesis Foundation's typical grant size?

The Genesis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $142,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does The Genesis Foundation give grants?

The Genesis Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Texas (5%).

Does The Genesis Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Genesis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Who are The Genesis Foundation's largest grantees?

The Genesis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Life International Min ($788,000), Foothills Christian Min Inc ($70,000) and Institute for Creation Resear ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Genesis Foundation?

The Genesis Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $182K.

What is The Genesis Foundation?

The Genesis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.

What is The Genesis Foundation's EIN?

The Genesis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3076391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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