Overview
The Jenesis Group is a philanthropic organization based in Irving, Texas, with assets totaling approximately $9.2 million. The foundation focuses on a wide range of subject areas, primarily related to children and youth, including education, child development, and youth organizing. It also supports public affairs and leadership development initiatives. The foundation operates across various cities and states in the United States, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas. The organization is managed by James J. Jensen, who serves as the Managing Trustee, along with other trustees from the Jensen family. Despite having significant expenses of over $2.6 million, the foundation's revenue is relatively modest at around $399,605. The Jenesis Group is committed to enhancing the welfare and development of children and young adults through its funding efforts.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $11,431,550 in 2023
12 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | COMMON LIT | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 6600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE SUITE WASHINGTON, DC US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | MATRICULATE INC | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 110 WALL STREET 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY US | 2022 |
| $400,000 | ELEVATE NAVAJO | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | PO BOX 679 FORT DEFIANCE, AZ US | 2023 |
| $375,000 | GENESYS WORKS | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 601 JEFFERSON AVENUE SUITE 3950 HOUSTON, TX US | 2022 |
| $350,000 | BENEFICIENT TECHNOLOGY INC | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 480 CALIFORNIA AVENUE SUITE 201 PALO ALTO, CA US | 2022 |
| $350,000 | COLLEGE SPRING | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 1333 BROADWAY SUITE 250 OAKLAND, CA US | 2022 |
| $325,000 | PROJECT WAYFINDER | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | PO BOX 2876 BERKELEY, CA US | 2022 |
| $293,409 | PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZED | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 380 WASHINGTON OAKLAND, CA US | 2023 |
| $250,000 | POWERMYLEARNING | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 520 EIGHTH AVENUE FLOOR 10 NEW YORK, NY US | 2023 |
| $250,000 | YOUTH COMMUNICATION | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | 224 W 29TH STREET 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
JJJ
JAMES J JENSEN
| MANAGING TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
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JANET JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
JJ
JAMI JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
JJ
JULIE JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
JJ
JEFFREY JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
JJJ
JAMES J JENSEN
| MANAGING TRUSTEE | $0 | 2023 |
JJ
JANET JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2023 |
JJ
JAMI JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2023 |
JJ
JULIE JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2023 |
JJ
JEFFREY JENSEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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