Genesis Fund
The mission of The Genesis Fund is to bring together resources to create housing and other economic and social opportunities for underserved people and communities throughout Maine, New …
The Genesis Fund
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In Maine and Northern New England, Genesis makes loans for affordable housing and community projects like food pantries and childcare centers. Our experts guide planning and financing. We offer impact investing for individuals and institutions to act locally. Learn more. [email protected] (207) 844-2035
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Mission
The mission of The Genesis Fund is to bring together resources to create housing and other economic and social opportunities for underserved people and communities throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Genesis Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGenesis Fund is a registered religion nonprofit based in Brunswick, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 010461436. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Genesis Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010461436. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Genesis Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Genesis Fund is located in Brunswick, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Genesis Fund has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Genesis Fund is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Genesis Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Genesis Fund holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
In Maine and Northern New England, Genesis makes loans for affordable housing and community projects like food pantries and childcare centers. Our experts guide planning and financing. We offer impact investing for individuals and institutions to act locally. Learn more. [email protected] (207) 844-2035 Genesis Fund is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Genesis Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Genesis Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010461436, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GENESIS FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Palladium Labs Launches Genesis Fund to Accelerate Builder Growth on Canton - Yellow.com
Palladium Labs launches Genesis Fund to accelerate builder growth on Canton - Crypto Briefing
Digital Genesis Fund Launches European Platform for Tokenized Real-World Infrastructure - GlobeNewswire
Digital Genesis Fund officially launched, becoming a European digital infrastructure investment platform - Bitget
Goldfinch Holdings and Digital Genesis Fund launch €17.8M fund to back blockchain-powered media - Tech.eu
British film financier Goldfinch and Luxembourgian Digital Genesis launch €17.8 million entertainment fund - EU-Startups
AIR Asset Management Launches AIR Genesis Fund with $229 Million in Assets to Meet Rising Institutional Demand for Life Settlements - PR Newswire
Goldfinch, Digital Genesis Launch $20 Million Web3 and AI Entertainment Venture at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
Brunswick-based Genesis Fund gets $1.8M for affordable housing, disability services - Mainebiz
Genesis Community Loan Fund - Mainebiz
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 64 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Genesis Fund
- What is Genesis Fund?
- Genesis Fund is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brunswick, United States. In Maine and Northern New England, Genesis makes loans for affordable housing and community projects like food pantries and childcare centers. Our experts guide planning and financing. We offer impact investing for individuals and institutions to act locally. Learn more. [email protected] (207) 844-2035
- When was Genesis Fund founded?
- Genesis Fund was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Genesis Fund?
- Elizabeth Fleming-Ives serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Genesis Fund located?
- Headquartered in Brunswick, ME, United States.
- What is Genesis Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Genesis Fund trustworthy?
- Genesis Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Genesis Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010461436.
- What is Genesis Fund's website?
- http://www.genesisfund.org