The Jenesis Group
The Jenesis Group is a private foundation based in Irving, Texas. Its 2025 filing says its awards are primarily for educational and social service purposes.
The Jenesis Group at a glance
In short: The Jenesis Group gave $31K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,048
- +64.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,762
- +64.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,652
- Total assets
- $6,563,889
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jenesis Group
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the contact as administrator Kim Tanner. Applicants should submit a written request stating the organization’s name, exempt status, amount requested, and purpose of the grant. Awards are primarily for educational and social service purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: To Administrator Kim Tanner
Mailing address: 130 E John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062
Phone: (972) 999-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jenesis Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Practicing the Way ($17K). Together the top 4 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 59 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in Oregon (55%), Oklahoma (20%), Florida (17%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jenesis Group gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 370% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $3.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Practicing the Way Portland, OR | General Operating Expense | $17,110 |
| Life Church Inc Dewey, OK | General Operating Expense | $6,165 |
| Nueva Esperanza - New Hope Girls Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating Expense | $5,138 |
| Christs Haven Keller, TX | General Operating Expense | $2,635 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,563,889 | $228,089 | $1,381,778 | $31,048 | 4 | $1,245,784 | $122,839 | $336,817 |
| 2024 | $7,381,943 | $325,969 | $1,406,052 | $18,835 | 4 | $862,711 | — | $401,323 |
| 2023 | $9,199,701 | $399,605 | $2,671,303 | $528,156 | 12 | $1,196,766 | — | $567,127 |
| 2022 | $11,431,550 | $556,152 | $5,194,827 | $1,913,909 | 23 | $2,577,729 | $329,678 | $702,556 |
| 2021 | $19,889,797 | $1,952,085 | $7,735,905 | $3,140,000 | 16 | $3,874,377 | $1,203,898 | $1,253,423 |
| 2020 | $26,463,720 | $1,373,469 | $6,367,752 | $3,151,251 | 22 | — | $1,312,861 | $1,366,629 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jenesis Group reported a distributable amount of $337K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 4 grants totaling $31,048 in 2025, compared with 4 grants totaling $18,835 in 2024 and 12 grants totaling $528,156 in 2023. For 2025, grant amounts ranged from $2,635 to $17,110, with a median of $5,652. All four listed grants were for general operating expenses: $17,110 to Practicing the Way in Portland, Oregon; $6,165 to Life Church Inc in Dewey, Oklahoma; $5,138 to Nueva Esperanza - New Hope Girls Inc in Sarasota, Florida; and $2,635 to Christs Haven in Keller, Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James J Jensen as managing trustee and Janet Jensen, Jami Jensen, Julie Jensen, and Jeffrey Jensen as trustees.
The Jenesis Group is led by James J. Jensen, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J. Jensen
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jami Jensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Jensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Jensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Jensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jenesis Group
How much does The Jenesis Group give each year?
The Jenesis Group gave $31K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 4 grants.
What is The Jenesis Group's typical grant size?
The Jenesis Group's median grant in 2025 was $5,652, and its average grant was $7,762, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jenesis Group give grants?
The Jenesis Group gives mostly in Oregon: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (20%) and Florida (17%).
Does The Jenesis Group give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jenesis Group's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Jenesis Group?
The Jenesis Group reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $337K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Jenesis Group?
The filing lists the contact as administrator Kim Tanner. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jenesis Group's EIN?
The Jenesis Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6349718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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