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Genesis For Good Foundation

The Genesis For Good Foundation (GFG) is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to building thriving, inclusive, vibrant communities by advancing economic opportunity and delivering positive community impact. As the philanthropic partner to Genesis Bank, GFG mobilizes capital, relationships, and strategic resources to expand pathways to prosperity—especially for historically under-resourced and low-to-moderate income communities throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County.

PRIORITY AREAS OF FOCUS:

  • Economic Mobility & Opportunity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Empowerment
  • Education
  • Economic & Workforce Development
  • Affordable Housing
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building
  • Digital Connectivity

KEY GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION:

  1. Advancing economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and LMI communities.
  2. Expanding access to quality education, affordable housing, and financial empowerment programs.
  3. Accelerating growth for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs.
  4. Strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations to enhance their impact.
  5. Creating career and entrepreneurial pathways to long-term economic mobility

Genesis For Good Foundation is a 501(c)3 Public Charity. Tax ID #86-1807132.

Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program

The Genesis For Good Foundation and Genesis Bank, in partnership with Fiserv, Inc., have launched the Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program. This program supports small business owners and entrepreneurs located in communities across Southern California. The grant program will award grants of up to $10,000 and membership in The Catalyst Empowerment Program. This Catalyst program provides businesses with access to resources, education, and relationships to accelerate their capacity to create jobs, scale, and have a greater positive impact on their communities. Additionally, all grant recipients will receive access to the Genesis + Clover Bundle, which provides Clover point-of-sale (“POS”) technology and business management systems from Fiserv to enable businesses to accept payments and run their business.