Private foundation · EIN 83-2914467 · Newton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Genie Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $505K total, median $60K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$505K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridge Turklye FundCary, NCGeneral support$239K
Yuva DernegiSan Fancisco, CAGeneral support$75K
Turkiye ErozyonlaIstanbul, TUGeneral support$71K
DoorwaysWilmington, DEGeneral support$50K
Give Directly Climate Survival FundNew York, NYGeneral support$40K
Afac Arlington Food Assistance CenterArlington, VAGeneral support$30K

By state: North Carolina 1 · California 1 · INTL 1 · Delaware 1 · New York 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Genie Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Newton, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Genie Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Genie Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $505K across 6 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Genie Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (1 grants), California (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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