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Genesis For Good Foundation

The Genesis For Good Foundation is a philanthropic organization committed to building thriving, inclusive, and vibrant communities by mobilizing private and public resources to advance opportunity and drive positive community impact. We collaborate with purposeful partners to take collective action and empower organizations that support underestimated minority-owned businesses and diverse communities.

The Genesis For Good Foundation supports organizations and initiatives that serve diverse and predominately low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities in Southern California. We look to partner with organizations that can demonstrate measurable and sustainable impact through their programs and services.

PRIORITY AREAS OF FOCUS:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Economic Mobility & Economic Opportunity
  • Financial Empowerment and Inclusion
  •  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Education
  • Affordable Housing
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building
  • Digital Connectivity

KEY GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION:

  1. Advance economic mobility and opportunity for underserved communities.
  2. Expand access to quality education, affordable housing, and financial empowerment programs.
  3. Accelerate the growth of minority-owned businesses and diverse entrepreneurs.
  4. Build greater capacity and impact of nonprofit organizations in underserved communities.
  5. Provide internships and scholarships for underserved diverse students.

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 diverse entrepreneurs located in low-to-moderate income communities. 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.