2026-08-27T14:27:00-07:00 2025-12-31 861635390 GLENN C ZARAGOZA CPA 114 BUCCANEER ST MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 990 2025-01-01 474460740 GENESIS THE SCHLESINGER ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION GENE 3104940180 9595 WILSHIRE BLVD 700 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 SHERI SCHLESINGER CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2026-08-27 true Glenn Zaragoza P01200370 3234471079 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SHERI SCHLESINGER 9595 WILSHIRE BLVD 700 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 408000 false X WWW.GENESISSTEAM.ORG X 2015 CA THE MISSION OF GENESIS IS TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO SCAFFOLD CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND INNOVATION THROUGH THE USE OF ART+TECHNOLOGY, THE ESSENTIAL 21ST CENTURY TOOLS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. 7 0 1 10 0 257000 408000 0 0 0 257000 408000 0 0 98043 98993 0 27263 208928 295606 306971 394599 -49971 13401 216466 229867 0 216466 229867 GENESIS IS A NONPROFIT PROVIDING STEAM EDUCATION FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY, IGNITING CREATIVITY AND EMPOWERING THEM WITH THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS. false false 312457 408000 GENESIS STEAM's primary program provides hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning experiences that empower K12 students to become creative problem solvers through design thinking, engineering, technology, and the arts. The organization partners with public schools, community organizations, museums, and educational institutions to increase equitable access to high-quality STEAM education, particularly for students in underserved communities.During the reporting period, GENESIS STEAM designed and implemented project-based learning experiences integrating engineering, coding, visual arts, social-emotional learning, and collaborative problem solving. Students participated in multidisciplinary activities that strengthened creativity, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork while developing practical STEM and digital literacy skills.The organization continued expanding partnerships with schools and community organizations while developing innovative curriculum and educator resources that combine art, technology, and real-world problem solving. Programs are designed to foster empathy, resilience, civic engagement, and responsible technology use while preparing students for future academic and workforce success.Since its founding, GENESIS STEAM has reached more than 35,000 students through over 550 classrooms at more than 100 schools and community sites, primarily serving Title I and other historically underserved populations. Program outcomes are measured through student participation, educator feedback, and project-based assessments demonstrating increased engagement, creativity, collaboration, and confidence in STEAM learning. 312457 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 1 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 0 false false false false false true true true false false false true true true true true true false false false CA X SHERI SCHLESINGER 3107887541 9595 WILSHIRE BLVD 700 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 X SHERI SCHLESINGER President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BAUM VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR ARI MACKLER CFO 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR DEBRA MUND Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ZAINAB ALI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DARYL NIEMEROW Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHELLEY ZALIS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 408000 188000 408000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 408000 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 80000 60000 15000 5000 0 18993 14393 3500 1100 0 0 5430 5430 4100 4100 0 0 0 58964 58964 16163 16163 5440 5440 0 0 18000 18000 6129 6129 0 0 0 0 0 6409 6409 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 120000 100000 15000 5000 EDUCATORS 50000 50000 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 4971 4971 0 394599 312457 54879 27263 216466 229867 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 141565 141565 0 0 0 0 0 0 216466 229867 0 0 X 216466 229867 216466 229867 216466 229867 13401 X true X false false false X 767084 503984 525550 257000 408000 2461618 0 0 767084 503984 525550 257000 408000 2461618 0 2461618 0 0 0 2461618 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 117482 117482 24083 24083 X 1 18000 FMW X SERVICES 1 120000 FMW X SERVICES 1 50000 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a ORGANIZATION BYLAWS AUTHORIZE FOUNDER SHERI SCHLESINGER TO APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TOTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FURTHER PROVIDED THAT ONLY SHE OR HER DESIGNEE CANTERMINATE THE MEMBERS SHE HAS APPOINTED. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b N/A. The Board has no committees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED ELECTRONICALLY TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEN APPROVED AT A BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Genesis makes its annual Form 990 and Financial Statements available to the public via written request. Statement Note 1 FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11g OTHER FEES FOR SERVICESIndependent Contractors for Program Services including program and curriculum design, delivery of program services to students, and outreach to promote STEAM literacy in the community.