The Genesis Foundation
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The Genesis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Genesis Foundation gave $998K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $998,000
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,571
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $3,174,391
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Genesis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life International Min ($788K). Together the top 7 received $998K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Genesis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2020) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $998K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life International Min Harlan, IA | General Support | $788,000 |
| Foothills Christian Min Inc El Cajon, CA | General Support | $70,000 |
| Institute for Creation Resear Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Light Ministries Inc Orlando, FL | General Support | $35,000 |
| Young Life San Diego N Coast Encintas, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Young Life Oaho Honolulu, HI | 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 | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,174,391 | $182,458 | $1,029,850 | $998,000 | 7 | $182,458 |
| 2023 | $4,021,783 | $2,067,776 | $1,058,461 | $1,027,000 | 9 | $67,776 |
| 2022 | $3,012,468 | $31,011 | $599,684 | $571,000 | 8 | $31,011 |
| 2021 | $3,646,350 | $3,503,554 | $581,046 | $568,000 | 7 | $98,240 |
| 2020 | $827,626 | $20,791 | $206,900 | $197,100 | 3 | $20,791 |
About The Genesis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Genesis Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, 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.
Focus Areas
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. 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.
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 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.
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. 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. Its revenue that year was $182K.
What is The Genesis Foundation?
The Genesis Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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