Genesis America Inc is a London-based philanthropic vehicle that concentrates its giving on UK performing arts organizations, with a strong emphasis on music and theatre education, production support and cultural institutions. The foundation repeatedly funds a small set of flagship arts groups — especially choral music and major theatres — while also supporting related community-access arts and therapeutic riding activity. Its grants appear aimed at sustaining high-quality performances, training/cohort work, and organizational capacity for respected cultural institutions.
A £1 million Genesis Kickstart Fund launched in response to Covid-19 points to how Genesis America Inc has used philanthropy to keep arts work moving during disruption. Across its recent grants, the foundation backs UK performing arts organizations, especially music and theatre groups, with support that ranges from training and cohort education to production budgets and organizational continuity. The Sixteen appears repeatedly in the grant list, including awards described as being in relation to the musical education of cohorts within the choir. Young Vic also recurs, with grants tied to its productions. Those repeat awards sit alongside support for institutions such as the Royal National Theatre, Royal Academy, and Motley Theatre, showing a preference for established cultural organizations rather than a broad open-call pattern. The foundation also made emergency support available through its Genesis Covid-19 Artists Fund for freelance artists participating in partner programmes with Almeida Theatre, LAMDA, the Young Vic, and The Sixteen. In addition to performance and production, it funds mentoring and development through named programmes and prizes, including Genesis Foundation Prize and Genesis Future Curators.
Music is a central thread in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $289,766 in 2023 to The Sixteen and $199,234 in 2025 for the musical education of cohorts within the choir, linking support to training rather than only performance. Theatre is another major area: Young Vic received $184,957 in 2023 and $114,943 in 2025, both described as grants in relation to productions. The foundation also supports cultural institutions directly, including $164,751 in 2025 to Royal Academy in support of the work of the charity. Beyond performance institutions, it has funded access and community-linked activity, such as $124,689 in 2024 to Riding for the Disabled Association in support of the work of the charity.
Typical grants are tightly clustered: p25 is $12,330, the median is $12,330, and p75 is $30,826. At the same time, a smaller number of awards are much larger, with several six-figure grants to named arts organizations. The same recipients appear across multiple years, including The Sixteen, Young Vic, Royal Academy, Motley Theatre, Jewish Book Week, and Riding for the Disabled Association, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off support. Genesis America Inc is a philanthropic vehicle; it funds organizations and does not fund individuals. Several programs are also structured as prizes, fellowships, or partnered initiatives, and the grant record includes both project-specific support and continuing institutional backing.
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Most grants fall between $12K and $31K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$31K
Top 1 recipient countries by grant volume for Genesis America.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 84 | $4.2M | 100.0% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
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Concentrated giving: relatively few, large grants focused on repeat flagship grantees in performing arts and cultural institutions rather than many small grants; funding mixes core support for institutional work and targeted support for specific productions or educational cohorts.
Notable grantees: Genesis Foundation, The Sixteen, Royal National Theatre, Young Vic, Motley Theatre
All recorded recipient grants in the dataset went to the UK. London is the most frequent city in the recent-grants list, with repeated awards to groups there such as The Sixteen, Royal Academy, Motley Theatre, and Jewish Book Week. Waterloo also appears through Young Vic, while Warwick appears through Riding for the Disabled Association. Outside the capital, Bristol appears through Nancy Medina. The grant geography is therefore UK-wide, with a strong concentration in London-based arts institutions.
Its recent grants go mainly to UK performing arts organizations, especially choirs, theatres, and arts institutions. Named recipients include The Sixteen, Young Vic, Royal Academy, Motley Theatre, Royal National Theatre, and Jewish Book Week. The grant descriptions point to music education, productions, and organizational support rather than general operating support alone.
No. The foundation is marked as not funding individuals. Its recent records instead show grants to organizations such as The Sixteen, Young Vic, and Royal Academy, plus structured programmes and prizes.
The typical grant size is small compared with its largest awards: p25 is $12,330, the median is $12,330, and p75 is $30,826. The recent-grants list also includes larger six-figure awards, so the distribution is skewed toward modest grants with a few major commitments.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including The Sixteen, Young Vic, Royal Academy, Motley Theatre, Jewish Book Week, and Riding for the Disabled Association. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards.
Yes. The foundation runs or funds named programmes such as Genesis Foundation Prize, Genesis Covid-19 Artists Fund, Genesis Kickstart Fund, Genesis Future Curators, Genesis Emerging Writers Programme, Genesis Almeida New Playwrights, Big Plays Programme, and Genesis Sixteen. These include partnerships with organizations such as The Sixteen, Royal Academy of Arts, Jewish Literary Foundation, and Almeida Theatre.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Foundation | London | $231,458 | 2025 | Grant in support of The Genesis Foundation |
| The Sixteen | London | $199,234 | 2025 | In relation to the musical education of cohorts within the choir. |
| Royal Academy | London | $164,751 | 2025 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Motley Theatre | London | $127,714 | 2025 | In support of the work of the charity |
| The Royal National Theatre | London | $127,714 | 2025 | In support of the work of the theatre |
| Young Vic | Waterloo | $114,943 | 2025 | Grant in relation to Young Vic productions |
| Jewish Book Week | London | $74,074 | 2025 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Almeida Theatre | London | $38,314 | 2025 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Nancy Medina | Bristol | $31,928 | 2025 | In support of the work of the charity |
| The Serpentine Trust | London | $21,286 | 2025 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Papatango Theatre Company | Gloucestershire | $12,771 | 2025 | In support of the work of the theatre |
| St Jude India Child Centres UK | London | $9,195 | 2025 | In support of the work of the centres |
| Genesis Foundation | London | $259,020 | 2024 | Grant in support of The Genesis Foundation |
| The Sixteen | London | $194,030 | 2024 | In relation to the musical education of cohorts within the choir. |
| Riding for the Disabled Association | Warwick | $124,689 | 2024 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Motley Theatre | London | $124,378 | 2024 | In support of the work of the charity |
| The Royal National Theatre | London | $124,378 | 2024 | In support of the work of the theatre |
| Jewish Book Week | London | $85,199 | 2024 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Almeida Theatre | London | $78,443 | 2024 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Young Vic | Waterloo | $62,189 | 2024 | Grant in relation to Young Vic productions |
| Royal Academy | London | $60,945 | 2024 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Passage 2000 | London | $31,095 | 2024 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Order of Malta Volunteers | London | $31,095 | 2024 | A grant in support of the work of the Order |
| St Jude India Child Centres UK | London | $8,955 | 2024 | In support of the work of the centres |
| Southbank Sinfonia | London | $6,219 | 2024 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Genesis Foundation | London | $347,240 | 2023 | Grant in support of The Genesis Foundation |
| The Sixteen | London | $289,766 | 2023 | In relation to the musical education of cohorts within the choir. |
| Young Vic | Waterloo | $184,957 | 2023 | Grant in relation to Young Vic productions |
| The Royal National Theatre | London | $123,305 | 2023 | In support of the work of the theatre |
| Riding for the Disabled Association | Warwick | $85,388 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Jewish Book Week | London | $61,652 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Order of Malta Volunteers | London | $30,826 | 2023 | A grant in support of the work of the Order |
| Passage 2000 | London | $30,826 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| IM01 Limited | London | $30,826 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| RIAC UK | London | $30,826 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| The Sixteen | London | $24,661 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Almeida Theatre | London | $24,661 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| The Serpentine Trust | London | $20,551 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| London Academy of Music and Dramati | London | $18,496 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID & Grant in support of LAMBA |
| Royal Foundation of the Prince of W | London | $18,496 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| Papatango Theatre Company | Gloucestershire | $18,496 | 2023 | In support of the work of the theatre |
| Cathedral Music Trust | London | $15,413 | 2023 | A grant in support of cathedral music |
| The Mayor of Londons Fund | London | $14,797 | 2023 | In support of the work of the charity |
| St Jude India Child Centres UK | London | $12,577 | 2023 | In support of the work of the centres |
| Beyond Face CIC | Plymouth | $12,330 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Hijinx Theatre | Cardiff Bay | $12,330 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Acme Artist Studios Ltd | London | $12,330 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Burum | Cardiff | $12,330 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Cheryl Frances-Hoad | Bedford | $12,330 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
| Explore Ensemble Limited | London | $12,330 | 2023 | A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID |
Genesis Foundation
$231,458Grant in support of The Genesis Foundation
The Sixteen
$199,234In relation to the musical education of cohorts within the choir.
Royal Academy
$164,751In support of the work of the charity
Motley Theatre
$127,714In support of the work of the charity
The Royal National Theatre
$127,714In support of the work of the theatre
Young Vic
$114,943Grant in relation to Young Vic productions
Jewish Book Week
$74,074In support of the work of the charity
Almeida Theatre
$38,314A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Nancy Medina
$31,928In support of the work of the charity
The Serpentine Trust
$21,286In support of the work of the charity
Papatango Theatre Company
$12,771In support of the work of the theatre
St Jude India Child Centres UK
$9,195In support of the work of the centres
Genesis Foundation
$259,020Grant in support of The Genesis Foundation
The Sixteen
$194,030In relation to the musical education of cohorts within the choir.
Riding for the Disabled Association
$124,689In support of the work of the charity
Motley Theatre
$124,378In support of the work of the charity
The Royal National Theatre
$124,378In support of the work of the theatre
Jewish Book Week
$85,199In support of the work of the charity
Almeida Theatre
$78,443A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Young Vic
$62,189Grant in relation to Young Vic productions
Royal Academy
$60,945In support of the work of the charity
Passage 2000
$31,095In support of the work of the charity
Order of Malta Volunteers
$31,095A grant in support of the work of the Order
St Jude India Child Centres UK
$8,955In support of the work of the centres
Southbank Sinfonia
$6,219In support of the work of the charity
Genesis Foundation
$347,240Grant in support of The Genesis Foundation
The Sixteen
$289,766In relation to the musical education of cohorts within the choir.
Young Vic
$184,957Grant in relation to Young Vic productions
The Royal National Theatre
$123,305In support of the work of the theatre
Riding for the Disabled Association
$85,388In support of the work of the charity
Jewish Book Week
$61,652In support of the work of the charity
Order of Malta Volunteers
$30,826A grant in support of the work of the Order
Passage 2000
$30,826In support of the work of the charity
IM01 Limited
$30,826In support of the work of the charity
RIAC UK
$30,826In support of the work of the charity
The Sixteen
$24,661A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Almeida Theatre
$24,661A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
The Serpentine Trust
$20,551In support of the work of the charity
London Academy of Music and Dramati
$18,496A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID & Grant in support of LAMBA
Royal Foundation of the Prince of W
$18,496In support of the work of the charity
Papatango Theatre Company
$18,496In support of the work of the theatre
Cathedral Music Trust
$15,413A grant in support of cathedral music
The Mayor of Londons Fund
$14,797In support of the work of the charity
St Jude India Child Centres UK
$12,577In support of the work of the centres
Beyond Face CIC
$12,330A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Hijinx Theatre
$12,330A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Acme Artist Studios Ltd
$12,330A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Burum
$12,330A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Cheryl Frances-Hoad
$12,330A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID
Explore Ensemble Limited
$12,330A grant from the Genesis Kickstart fund, to assist the beneficiary in response to COVID