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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4460740

GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION

Tax-exempt · BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212

Financials

$257K$307K2024$408K$395K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$408,000$394,599$13,401$229,867$0$229,867
December 31, 2024990$257,000$306,971-$49,971$216,466$0$216,466
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$408,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$80,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$98,993
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,430
Accounting fees
$4,100
Occupancy
$18,000
Travel
$6,129
Program services (functional)
$312,457
Management and general (functional)
$54,879
Fundraising (functional)
$27,263

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$216,466
Total assets, end of year
$229,867
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$229,867
Net assets without donor restrictions
$229,867
Gross receipts
$408,000
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERI SCHLESINGERPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHAEL BAUMVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR ARI MACKLERCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR DEBRA MUNDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ZAINAB ALIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DARYL NIEMEROWDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
SHELLEY ZALISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERI SCHLESINGERPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHAEL BAUMVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR ARI MACKLERCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR DEBRA MUNDSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ZAINAB ALIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DARYL NIEMEROWDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
SHELLEY ZALISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 700, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-2507
In care of
% SHERI SCHLESINGER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHERI SCHLESINGER, 9595 WILSHIRE BLVD 700, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Signed the 990
SHERI SCHLESINGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Phone
(310) 494-0180
Return prepared by
GLENN C ZARAGOZA CPA

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $312,457 · revenue $408,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-4460740
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$229,867
Income (IRS master file)
$408,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$525,550$395,399$266,437IRS
990December 2022$503,984$546,874$136,286IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION

What is the EIN of GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION is 47-4460740.
Is GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHERI SCHLESINGER.
Who are the officers and directors of GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GENESIS ACADEMY FOR INNOVATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $408,000, expenses of $394,599 and total assets of $229,867 at year end.

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