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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

Religion Brunswick, ME EIN 010461436 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Genesis Fund

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

Founded
Headquarters
Brunswick, ME
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X20J
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

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 where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20J
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 12%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.64%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Genesis 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Genesis Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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. 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)). 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.

Genesis Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Genesis Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Fleming-Ives
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

BE
Beth H••••••
Director
BE
Betty R•••••••
Director
BR
Brenda P•••••
Secretary
DI
Diane D••••••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth F•••••••••••
Executive Director
EL
Elyse T•••••
Communications Director
ER
Erica Q••••••••••
Director
JA
Janice d• L•••
Secretary
JE
Jeff M•••••
Director
JE
Jennifer R••••••
Deputy Director
JE
Jennifer R•••••••
Deputy Director & CFO
JO
John E•••
Chief Lending and Program Officer
JU
Julie W••••••
Vice President
KY
Kyra W•••••
President
LA
Laurie M•••••
Treasurer
RE
Rebecca H•••••••
President
RO
Robyn W••••••
Director
SH
Shima K•••••••
Director
TO
Tom W•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Genesis Fund This page 89 $7.9 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Disciplemakers Inc 89 $7.0 million -
Global Servants Inc 89 $2.6 million -
Loudoun Hunger Relief 89 $7.6 million -
Interact Ministries Inc 89 $2.7 million -
Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation Nfp 89 $4.8 million -
International Theological Seminary 89 $1.8 million -
Arrabon 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Genesis Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Genesis Fund trustworthy?
Genesis Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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