genesis foundation

Annual Report 2006

Dear Friends of Genesis,

Close your eyes. Imagine for a moment that you are Héctor, a young child living in the low-income neighborhood of La Perseverancia in Bogotá, Colombia. Your home has a tin roof and a floor made only of dirt. You live with a constant chill and your family is unable to feed you enough. The only time you get a decent meal and have a solid roof over your head is while you are at school. Then imagine what it must be like to know that you are making a difference in Héctor’s life by providing him with that warm place to go every day where he can get a nutritious meal and the education he needs to develop into a well-rounded individual. That is the satisfaction we at the Genesis Foundation and our donors feel every day.

The Genesis Foundation was established in 2001 by Colombian and American entrepreneurs who share two common ideals. The first is a desire to “give back” to the communities that have helped them on their roads to success. The second is their collective belief that education is the basis for economic and social progress. Since inception, we have been following their vision of providing children with the quality education we believe leads to a successful future for them and their communities. In this period, we have donated more than $4.3 million to 74 organizations in Colombia and Latino communities in New York and Southern Florida that are committed to offering disadvantaged children a quality education.

Two-thousand six was an outstanding year for Genesis. Thanks to our generous supporters and our outreach efforts we were able to donate $1.8 million to 55 organizations throughout Colombia and Latino communities in the U.S. In total, we directly benefited 98,000 children—more than twice our initial goal. We touched the lives of over 89,000 children in 17 of Colombia’s 32 departments/states. In the U.S. we reached close to 9,000 children in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Westchester.

Despite the strides that we have made, there is so much more to be done. Millions of children throughout Colombia and the U.S. still have countless educational needs that remain unmet. Think about it: on a normal day, you easily pass one hundred people on the street. In Colombia, half of them have not graduated from high school. Seven of the one hundred have no knowledge of how to read or write. A child you see roaming the streets during normal school hours is just one of the one million in the country who do not attend school of any kind, and possibly one of the twelve percent who are malnourished. In New York, 27 of the one hundred people you pass are likely to be Hispanic, and of the school age children you see, those who are Hispanic are twice as likely to drop out of school before their high school graduation. Many are struggling to learn English. Often, these children remain invisible to those who are able to help. Yet it does not have to be this way. Héctor was almost one of these children. But every day at the Genesis Foundation, we work to help ensure that Héctor, and others like him, do not become one of these statistics. And although we are proud of our contribution to reversing these problems, as long as there are Colombian and Latino children in the U.S. living without access to quality education, there is more to be done. We have therefore set ambitious goals for our organization for the next several years: By 2012, we want to reach 150,000 children every year and grant at least two million dollars per year to the institutions providing them with education and complementary services.

Think back to those 100 people you passed on the street today. What if each and every one of them knew how to read and write? What if they all had graduated from high school? What if there were no children roaming the streets because they were all eagerly learning in a classroom? It is possible. We hope you will join our efforts to give more children the chance for a bright future through access to quality education.

Best Regards,

Carolina Esquenazi President, Executive Director

Letter From the Director

Our Board

Board of DirectorsPiero DiCapuaCarolina Esquenazi Edmundo EsquenaziGally Andrea MayerSusan MayerAntonio PuertoHerbert Selzer

Board of AdvisorsBecky MayerJimmy MayerJuan Manuel Prieto

Letter from the Director ............................................................ Genesis in 2006 ...........................................................................How We Work ..............................................................................Sample Projects ...........................................................................Testimonials ..................................................................................Grantees .........................................................................................Our Team ........................................................................................Financial Highlights ....................................................................Our Supporters ............................................................................Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................

Contents

Designed by: Chelsea LópezEdited by: Casey Quinn

Photographs: Ana Vélez and Genesis Foundation

The Genesis Foundation, Inc.140 East 45th Street

2 Grand Central Tower, 18th FloorNew York, NY 10017

www.genesis-foundation.org

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Genesis’Mission Background

Genesis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Private Foundation established in 2001 by a group of Colombian and American entrepreneurs, industrialists, and members of the New York hedge fund community who have a core desire to express their gratitude to the communities that allowed them to achieve success.

All of the Foundation’s administrative expenses are borne by the founders and sponsors. 100% of the donations we receive directly benefit the children. Donations are tax deductible in the United States.

At the Genesis Foundation we strive to give disadvantaged children the opportunity for a successful future through access to the quality education from which they are too often excluded.

By funding non-profit organizations that provide quality education and complementary health services to underserved children, Genesis seeks to give these youngsters the basic building blocks for their development.

Our mission has grown out of our desire to “give back” to Colombia and to Latino communities in the United States.

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Philosophy

Access to Education

Quality AcademicPrograms

Optimal Learning

EnvironmentsHealthyChildren

Ability toSuceed

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Informe de Progreso Educativo Colombia, 2006 Situación de la educación preescolar, básica, media y superior-Colombia 2006 Situación de la Educación Básica, Media y Superior en Colombia 2006 Unicef/IRC Global School Sanitation and Hygiene Project - 6 country study 2006- refers to the stats on sanitary facilities and to the one on infrastructure “Mapa del Hambre” del Programa Mundial de Alimentos5

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Access to Education One million children in Colombia do not attend schoolOnly 35% of children under the age of 5 attend preschool

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50% of twelfth graders obtain low scores on standardized tests

1 out of every 2 Colombians enrolled in school will not complete high school

27% of teachers in Colombia do not have a college degree

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Optimal LearningEnvironments

Only 40% of public schools in Colombia have adequate infrastructure that favors learning

Only 35% have adequate sanitary facilities

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Healthy Children 14% of the children in Colombia suffer from malnutrition 5

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Our Challenge in Colombia

Our Challenge in the USAccess to Education

Only 11% of Latinos attend private school -- four times less than other ethnic groups A


Schools with the highest percent of English Language Learners are more likely to employ novice teachers without the requisite credentials to teach in bilingual education or ESL classrooms

1 out of every 5 Latinos in the United States will abandon school before obtaining their high school degree

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Healthy ChildrenLatino children are more likely to develop obesity than children from other ethnic groups E

Study by Cecilia Salvatierra at the CUNY Graduate Center. 2006 Study by Alba Orbitz from Remedial and Special Education. 2006 U.S. Department of Education. 2005 Study by Randy Capps from the Urban Institute. 2004 Children’s Nutrition Research Center in Houston, Texas. 2003

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Optimal LearningEnvironments

Children who have parents with limited education and insufficient English skills often perform poorly in school -- 29% of immigrant parents did not complete school D

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Our Focus Areas

Preschool SchoolComplementary Services

In Colombia our activities are divided into the following four areas:

-Programs complementary to education-Emphasis on programs that directly improve students’ learning ability -Nutrition -Vocational Training -School Reinforcement -Health

-Early childhood education-Children ages 0-7

-Day schools and boarding schools-Grades 1 though 12

-Projects that aim to improve curricula, academic models and the overall quality of education-Includes the development and implementation of educational models tailored to the needs of special communities.

Educational Projects

SchoolsAcademic Reinforcement

Complementary Services

-Day schools and boarding schools grades 1 through 12

In the U.S. our activities are divided into the following three areas:

-Programs that help strengthen core competencies in English, reading, writing, and math

-Programs complementary to education-Emphasis on programs that strengthen -Parents’ role as educators -Career development

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In Colombia our activities are divided into the following four areas:

Genesis provides funding for general operations, programs, teacher training, capacity building and/or infrastructure to organizations that are working in one of the sectors we support

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Genesis in 2006

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Genesis Overall2006 Results{ }

1 new staff member for evaluating and monitoring programs in Colombia1 new staff member for outreach and fundraising in the USTotal Staff: 6 people

Helped two Genesis grantees in Colombia raise funds from other sources

Launch of proprietary database to evaluate prospective candidates and moni-tor grantees

Community: 1,000+ signed up for our quarterly newsletter -2,000 people re-ceive information on GenesisDonors: 600% more individuals donated to Genesis than in 2005Volunteer Corps: 100+ hoursEvents: 500 people attended Genesis Events (Camacol Fair, Christie’s, and our first annual Rumba)

Reach:

Team:

Efficiency:

Leverage:

97,967: Number of children Genesis benefited directly$1,846,860: Amount of money donated to 55 non-profit organizations

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U.S.- 20%

Colombia- 80%

2006: Grant Distribution by Country

Number of Grantees per Country

Grant Allocations per Country

U.S.Colombia

$0$200,000$400,000$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000$1,200,000$1,400,000

$1,600,000

$1,800,000

$2,000,000

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2006 Results: Colombia89,030: Number of children Genesis benefited directly$1,485,860: Amount donated to 39 non-profit organizations with 64 projects throughout the country

Complementary Services- 36%

Preschools- 11%

Schools- 23%

Educational Projects- 30%

Operations- 62%Teacher Training- 16%

Construction- 12%Furnishing- 3%

Materials- 3%Capacity Building- 3%

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-40% of grants were directed to rural areas

-52% more communities were benefited in 2006 as compared to 2005

-51% was invested in long-term grantees

-Genesis joined RedEAmerica, an international alliance of corporations and foundations investing in poverty alleviation

-5 articles written about Genesis in the press

-Number of requests for funding doubled

Reach Partnership Awareness

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2006 Results: ColombiaGenesis in Caribbean Coast

-16,230 children served-11 projects operated by Genesis grantees-19% of total Colombia investment-Focus: Barranquilla, Cartagena, Dibulla, Manaure, San Juan del Cesar & rural areas of: Antioquia, Chocó, Córdoba

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-855 children served -5 projects operated by Genesis grantees-12% of total Colombia investment -Focus: Bucaramanga, Cúcuta

2 Genesis in “Santanderes”

-25,077 children served-12 projects operated by Genesis grantees-13% of total Colombia investment-Focus: Barbosa, Bello, Caldas, Copacabana, Girardot, La Estrella, La Unión, Manizales, Medellín, Sabaneta

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-10,961 children served-5 projects operated by Genesis grantees-3% of total Colombia investment-Focus: Funza, La Mesa, Madrid, Mosquera, Sopó

Genesis in Cundinamarca

-5,131 children served-3 projects operated by Genesis grantees-4% of total Colombia investment-Focus: Ibagué, Rivera

6 Genesis inHuila and Tolima

-3,090 children served-8 projects operated by Genesis grantees-10% of total Colombia investment-Focus: Cali, Cartago, El Tambo, Ipiales

7 Genesis in Caucas and Nariño

-1,180 children served-2 projects operated by Genesis grantees-2% of total Colombia investment-Focus: Colón, Puerto Asís

8 Genesis in Caquetá & Putumayo

-24,574 children served-16 projects operated by Genesis grantees-35% of total Colombia investment-Focus: Bogotá, Soacha

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Genesis in Bogotá Area5

Genesis in Coffee Growing Region

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Colombia

Source: CIA Factbook

Colombia at a Glance

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-Population: 44 Million-Capital: Bogotá-Climate: Tropical along coast & eastern plains, cooler in highlands-Area (Land): 1,038,700 sq km- almost twice the size of Texas-Natural Resources: Petroleum, -Natural Gas, Coal, Iron Ore, -Nickel, Gold -Ethnic Groups: 58% Mestizo, 20% White, 14% Mulatto, 4% Black, 1% Amerindian -Languages: Spanish-Poverty: 49% of the population lives below the poverty line-Government: Republic- Democracy-GDP: 105.5 billion USD-GDP Growth Rate: 5.4%-Economy: Uninterrupted growth over the last 4 decades except in year 1999-Unemployment Rate: 11.1%-Inflation Rate: 4.3% -Infant Mortality Rate: 20 deaths/1,000 births-Literacy Rate: 93%-Internally Displaced People: Between 1.8MM and 3.8MM

2006 Results: U.S.8,937: Number of children directly benefited by Genesis$361,000 donated to 16 non-profit organizations

Schools- 34%Academic Reinforcement- 34%

Complementary Services- 32%

General Support- 74%

Sponsorship- 6%Program Development- 6%

Professional Development- 14%

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-50% was invested in long term grantees

-Carolina Esquenazi, President and Executive Director of the Foundation, was honored by the International Center of New York as one of the three foreign-born individuals who have made a significant contribution to the New York area

Partnership Awareness

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2006 Results: U.S.

-2,486 children served-1 project operated by Genesis-4% of total US investment-Focus: Valhalla

Genesis in Westchester County1

-600 children served-1 project operated by Genesis grantee-6% of total US investment-Focus: South Bronx

Genesis in the Bronx2

-1,827 children served-8 projects operated by Genesis grantees-45% of total US investment-Focus: Harlem, Financial District, Midtown, Upper West Side

Genesis in Manhattan3

-4,024 children served-6 projects operated by Genesis grantees-46% of total U.S. investment-Focus: Corona, Jackson Heights

Genesis in Queens4

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-Population: 299 Million-Capital: Washington, DC-Climate: Wide ranging, mostly temperate, tropical areas, arid areas-Area (Land): 9,161,923 sq km- about half the size of Russia-Natural Resources: Coal, Copper, Lead, Uranium, Gold, Iron, Natural Gas, Timber -Ethnic Groups: 68% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% Black, 4% Asian, 1% Amerindian-Languages: 82% English, 11% Spanish, 4% Other European, 3% Asian/Pacific-Poverty: 12% of the population lives below the poverty line-Government: Constitution Federal Republic-GDP: 13.22 trillion USD-GDP Growth Rate: 3.4%-Unemployment Rate: 4.8%-Inflation Rate: 3.7% -Infant Mortality Rate: 6.5 deaths/1,000 births-Literacy Rate: 99%

Source: CIA Factbook

U.S. at a Glance

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How We Work

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Genesis Identifies effective

and efficient non-profits

Board and Staff select non-profits

with the highest social

return

Donors Contribute

Money

Genesis Monitors

Impact of the Grant and reports to donors

Genesis Provides funds

to grantees

How We WorkThe Genesis Foundation has one priority: effectiveness. We believe it is our duty to ensure that our donors invest their philanthropic assets in safe and solid non-profits. We are mandated by the Board of Directors to demand transparency, integrity, and results from our grantees.

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Genesis provides funds to grantees

Board and staff selectnon-profits with the highest social return

Genesis monitors impact of the grant

and reports to donors

Donors contribute money

Genesis identifies effective and efficient

non-profits

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Grantee

During 2006 we strengthened our evaluation metrics through investments in technology, people, and processes. The result is greater impact per grant.

Every organization requesting a grant must follow the following process:

1. Proposal Submission: Prospective grantees that meet the guidelines outlined on our website (www.genesis-foundation.org) submit a Grant Inquiry Form. Within a month, we inform applicants whether or not their request is aligned with our mission and if they should submit a formal proposal.

2. Pre-selection: Once proposals are submitted, our team reviews the application and performs site visits to determine the impact

How we Evaluate and Select Grantees

Our Due Diligence

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Project Fit

Grant Proposal Submission and Approval Process:

OrganizationalStrength

How well will the project address the educational needs of our target population?

What is the expected impact of our philanthropic investment in this project?

Does the staff have appropriate skills and experience?

Is the organization well managed and financially stable?

What is the organization’s track record and success rate?

that a Genesis grant could have on our target population. Similarly, we evaluate the prospective grantee’s capacity to execute the project. Genesis staff rank the requests according to the criteria presented in the chart below.

3. Review and Approval: The applicants with the highest scores are presented to the Board of Directors twice a year for review and funding approval.

4. Monitoring and Evaluation: Once an organization reaches grantee status, we monitor our investment by establishing working groups, tracking progress and meeting with management.

In 2006, we implemented the first phase of a proprietary technology to efficiently help us review and pre-select prospective grantees and track those that we fund. The tool helps us determine the cost-benefit of our investments over a multi-year period.

The implementation of this tracking technology is a sign of Genesis’ commitment to ensuring that our donors obtain a high social return on their investment. Our grantees know that we will challenge them to achieve their potential, hold them accountable for their results, and demand a circle of competence.

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Is the project well articulated?

Are the project’s outcomes measurable?

Tools we use to Evaluate and Track:

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Fundación Promigas y Corp Acción Atlántico —Actuar

Instrumento para Med. de la Calidad de la Educación

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Sample Projects

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Fundación Empresarios por la Educación-Pequeños Científicos

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Location: Bucaramanga, Colombia

Estructurar’s mission is to provide disadvantaged children with a comprehensive education. The organization offers full educational programs, from pre-school to secondary technical school, with an emphasis on design and graphic arts.

Estructurar was established in 1987 by the Rotary Club of Bucaramanga, COMAVSA, and the Chamber of Commerce. With an annual operating budget of US$130,000 the organization provides education to 440 children and young adults.

In the program, students are taught ethics and values and are given a basic knowledge of science and technology. Approximately 20 to 25 adolescents graduate every year, prepared to enter the work force as skilled employees.

Estructurar is recognized by the World Trade Organization (WTO) for its positive contributions to Latin America.

About Estructurar

Fundación Estructurar a closer look { }

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City of 1 million inhabitants

Every month, 83 internally displaced families arrive in Bucaramanga

Without additional support, 40% of adolescents drop out of school.

Needs AssessmentEstructurar has been a Genesis grantee since 2004. Estructurar found Genesis on the Internet and submitted an outstanding proposal in 2004 requesting support to help operate the school. Given their organizational capacity and the clear need for a preschool, Genesis made a second grant in 2005 to build and furnish the “Preescolar Genesis.” In 2006 Genesis provided funds to support the operations of the new preschool and the school.

Genesis’ grant is critical to sustainability of the high-quality preschool program.

Our grant is currently benefiting 62 preschoolers and 380 children enrolled in the school.

Genesis and EstructurarGenesis Invests

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Location: New York, New York, US

Every Person Influences Children (EPIC)’s mission is to provide effective programs and resources for parents, teachers and school administrators that help adults raise responsible and academically successful children. They offerworkshops for parents, teachers, and school leadership. Almost all of the programs are bilingual, offering materials in both English and Spanish.

EPIC was established in 1980. With an annual operating budget of $3 million, the organization serves 37,000 people each year through 50 distinct skill building workshops.

EPIC currently operates seven parent information resource centers in New York State. EPIC’s “Ready, Set, Read,” program is a bilingual literacy program focused on teaching parents how to better help their children learn to read and be academically successful.

About EPIC

EPIC a closer look { }

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City of 8 million inhabitants

Children who have parents with a limited education and insufficient English skills often perform poorly in school. In the U.S. 13% of children under the age of 6 in immigrant households have parents with less than a ninth grade education.

Latino students from low socio-economic backgrounds are two years behind other students in the fourth grade.

Needs AssessmentGenesis’ grant is key to the implementation of the “Ready, Set, Read” program.

Genesis InvestsGenesis’ grant is key to implementation of the “Ready, Set, Read” program.

The program has led to increased academic performance and is currently benefiting 120 children.

Genesis and EPIC

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Testimonials

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These letters were written by a child and his mother to one of our donors.

*the names of the child and the donor have been changed

Bogotá, Oct 4, 2006Dear Mr and Mrs T,I would like to say hello and hope you and your family are doing well. My name is Diego Pérez and I would like to thank God and you for letting me participate in the Asmaire program. Without having to pay anything, the doctors have helped me (treat Asthma). Every day I thank God for letting me and other children participate in this program. I hope God blesses you. Sincerely, Diego*

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Diego from Fundación Neumológica - AsmaireTestimonial:

Julia parent of child at Fundación Neumológica - AsmaireTestimonial:

Bogotá, Oct 4, 2006Mr. and Mrs. T,Respectfully, I would like to greet you. I hope you and your family are well. I am Julia Pérez, Diego’s mother. I want to thank God and you for helping Diego participate in the asthma program of the Fundación Cardio Infantil (Neumológica). My son has received treatment from the best specialists. Before Diego was admitted to this program, I suffered a lot because we had to run to the hospital at midnight and leave my other son Santiago alone at home. Ever since, I have taken Diego (to Asmaire) this has ended. I would also like to tell you that I used to be terrified of the inhaler, because people used to tell me that it would make him worse. I used to have to have him on medication all the time and hated to see him go through the (asthma) attacks. I couldn’t help him and used to cry a lot. Now my son is healthy. I want to once again thank you. Thanks to you my son and other children receive treatment. I hope God protects you in your journey.Sincerely,Julia Pérez*

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Dear Ms. G, Thanks to your donation we haveA pretty schoolElectric power for the computersInternet serviceTelephones Water to prepare foodClean floorsA safe schoolThanks to your support and what I learned at this school, I was able to select my professional career, which is hotel administration. Camila Guzmán*….11th grade…

Camila from Secretariado Social de SoachaTestimonials:

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Originally from El Carmen de Viboral, a small town outside of Medellín, Karol Alzate came to New York when she was seven years old. Unable to speak English, Karol began second-grade in a Queens public school without a single acquaintance. “I felt like an outcast my first semester,” she recalls. However, within in a few months Karol learned English and immediately began to shine academically.

A teacher recognized Karol’s gift and recommended that she apply to Prep for Prep, a highly competitive scholarship program providing talented students from communities that are traditionally under-represented in private schools, with academic training and a spot in a top private school. In fifth grade, Karol was selected as one of the 215 students chosen from the pool of over 4,000 to be a Prep for Prep Scholar. Karol is currently a seventh-grader at Saint Ann’s, one of the finest private schools in the country. Her two strongest subjects are English and writing. She is also studying French and Chinese. Aside from her academic work, Karol is a fan of music of all kinds and is learning to play the guitar.

Karol admits that none of her success would be possible without the constant support she receives from her family. Although language barriers prevent her parents from helping her with her school work, the two are always at her side, ready and willing to offer any support they can.

Despite her physical distance from her native Colombia, Karol keeps the land close to her heart. “I love Colombia. Colombia is where I began. That’s me. I don’t want to lose my roots.” Karol maintains her Spanish and anxiously awaits her yearly return home.

Unsure of the exact career path she ultimately wants to pursue, Karol knows that she wants to use her skills to help people and make the world a more just place.

The Genesis Foundation will provide Karol with a scholarship to attend Saint Ann’s through the ninth grade. We are proud to support such a remarkable young woman and have no doubt that Karol will continue to be a tremendous success.

Karol and her dad celebrating her graduation from elementary school

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Genesis Prep for Prep 2006 Scholar: Karol AlzateTestimonials:

Our Grantees

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Asociación Alianza Educativa 480 Educational Project General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Asociación Red Educativa del Sur-Occidente 620 School Construction Barranquilla, Atlántico

Asociación Social Popular (ASOP) 500 School General Operating Support Bello, Antioquia

Casita de Belén 60 School General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

CINDA 1,500 Health General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

CINDE 1,777 School Reinforcement General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Corporación Educativa Popular 341 Educational Project General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

Escuela Nueva 1,120 Educational Project Teacher Training Bogotá, D.C.

Fé y Alegría 150 Educational Project General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca; Manizales, Caldas; Medellín, Antioquia

Fundación Compartir 846 School Furnishing; Construction Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Corona 29,658 Educational Project Teacher Training Cundinamarca and Antioquia

Fundación Cran 44 Preschool General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Creciendo Unidos 155 Vocational Traning General Operating Support Cúcuta, Norte de Santander

Fundación Empresarios por la Educación-Modelos 6,000 Educational Project General Operating Support Manaure, La Guajira; Dibulla, La Guajira

4,300 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Ibagué, Tolima

Fundación Estructurar - Colegio 380 School General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander

Fundación Estructurar - Preescolar Génesis 60 Preschool General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander

Fundación Formemos 218 Schoool General Operating Support La Mesa, Cundinamarca

Fundación HOPE 168 Educational Project General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C. Fundación Luker 5,562 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Manizales, Caldas

Fundación Luz de Amor 140 School General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander

Name of Organization Number of Children Benefited Focus Area Type of Support Location

Our Colombia Based Grantees

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Asociación Alianza Educativa 480 Educational Project

Asociación Red Educativa del Sur-Occidente 620 School

Asociación Social Popular (ASOP) 500 School

Casita de Belén 60 School

CINDA 1,500 Health

CINDE 1,777 School Reinforcement

Corporación Educativa Popular 341 Educational Project

Escuela Nueva 1,120 Educational Project

Fé y Alegría 150 Educational Project

Fundación Compartir 846 School

Fundación Corona 29,658 Educational Project

Fundación Cran 44 Preschool

Fundación Creciendo Unidos 155 Vocational Traning

Fundación Empresarios por la Educación-Modelos 6,000 Educational Project

4,300 Educational Project

Fundación Estructurar - Colegio 380 School

Fundación Estructurar - Preescolar Génesis 60 Preschool

Fundación Formemos 218 Schoool

Fundación HOPE 168 Educational Project Fundación Luker 5,562 Educational Project

Fundación Luz de Amor 140 School Bucaramanga, Santander

Name of Organization Number of Children Benefited Focus Area

Fundación Empresarios por la Educación-Pequeños Científicos


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Asociación Alianza Educativa 480 Educational Project General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Asociación Red Educativa del Sur-Occidente 620 School Construction Barranquilla, Atlántico

Asociación Social Popular (ASOP) 500 School General Operating Support Bello, Antioquia

Casita de Belén 60 School General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

CINDA 1,500 Health General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

CINDE 1,777 School Reinforcement General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Corporación Educativa Popular 341 Educational Project General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

Escuela Nueva 1,120 Educational Project Teacher Training Bogotá, D.C.

Fé y Alegría 150 Educational Project General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca; Manizales, Caldas; Medellín, Antioquia

Fundación Compartir 846 School Furnishing; Construction Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Corona 29,658 Educational Project Teacher Training Cundinamarca and Antioquia

Fundación Cran 44 Preschool General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Creciendo Unidos 155 Vocational Traning General Operating Support Cúcuta, Norte de Santander

Fundación Empresarios por la Educación-Modelos 6,000 Educational Project General Operating Support Manaure, La Guajira; Dibulla, La Guajira

4,300 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Ibagué, Tolima

Fundación Estructurar - Colegio 380 School General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander

Fundación Estructurar - Preescolar Génesis 60 Preschool General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander

Fundación Formemos 218 Schoool General Operating Support La Mesa, Cundinamarca

Fundación HOPE 168 Educational Project General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C. Fundación Luker 5,562 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Manizales, Caldas

Fundación Luz de Amor 140 School General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander



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Asociación Alianza Educativa 480 Educational Project

Asociación Red Educativa del Sur-Occidente 620 School

Asociación Social Popular (ASOP) 500 School

Casita de Belén 60 School

CINDA 1,500 Health

CINDE 1,777 School Reinforcement

Corporación Educativa Popular 341 Educational Project

Escuela Nueva 1,120 Educational Project

Fé y Alegría 150 Educational Project

Fundación Compartir 846 School

Fundación Corona 29,658 Educational Project

Fundación Cran 44 Preschool

Fundación Creciendo Unidos 155 Vocational Traning

Fundación Empresarios por la Educación-Modelos 6,000 Educational Project

4,300 Educational Project

Fundación Estructurar - Colegio 380 School

Fundación Estructurar - Preescolar Génesis 60 Preschool

Fundación Formemos 218 Schoool

Fundación HOPE 168 Educational Project Fundación Luker 5,562 Educational Project

Fundación Luz de Amor 140 School Bucaramanga, Santander


Fundación Mamonal 374 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Cartagena, Bol; Vor Fundación Manuel Mejía 2,328 Vocational Training Teacher Training

Fundación Minicol 155 School General Operating Support San Juan del César, La Guajira

Fundación Neumológica 130 Health General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Promigas- Escuelas Lectoras 4,631 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Barranquilla, Atlántico

300 Vocational Training General Operating Support Barranquilla, Atlántico

Fundación Santa María 400 School Capacity Building Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Volver a Sonreir 120 Preschool General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander

Hogar Infantil San José 175 Preschool General Operating Support Cartago, Valle del Cauca

Hormiguero- Centro Social y Educativo 372 School General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

Broad Impact Educational Project General Operating Support National Jardín Infantil Obrero 120 Preschool General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Nutrir 350 Nutrition General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Patrulla Aérea Antioquia 4,305 Health General Operating Support Antioquia

Proyecto de Vida 516 School Reinforcement General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Red Distrital de Cooperación para el Desarrollo 20,000 Preschool Capacity Building Bogotá, D.C.

Secretariado Social Soacha 400 School General Operating Support Soacha, Cundinamarca UNICEF- Escuela Busca al Niño 75 Educational Project General Operating Support Ipiales, Nariño

Name of Organization Number of Children Benefited Focus Area Type of Support LocationFundación Mamonal 374 Educational Project Fundación Manuel Mejía 2,328 Vocational Training

Fundación Minicol 155 School

Fundación Neumológica 130 Health

Fundación Promigas- Escuelas Lectoras 4,631 Educational Project

300 Vocational Training

Fundación Santa María 400 School

Fundación Volver a Sonreir 120 Preschool

Hogar Infantil San José 175 Preschool

Hormiguero- Centro Social y Educativo 372 School

Broad Impact Educational Project

Jardín Infantil Obrero 120 Preschool

Nutrir 350 Nutrition

Patrulla Aérea Antioquia 4,305 Health

Proyecto de Vida 516 School Reinforcement

Red Distrital de Cooperación para el Desarrollo 20,000 Preschool

Secretariado Social Soacha 400 School UNICEF- Escuela Busca al Niño 75 Educational Project


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Fundación Mamonal 374 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Cartagena, Bol; Vor Fundación Manuel Mejía 2,328 Vocational Training Teacher Training

Fundación Minicol 155 School General Operating Support San Juan del César, La Guajira

Fundación Neumológica 130 Health General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Promigas- Escuelas Lectoras 4,631 Educational Project Teacher Training, Materials Barranquilla, Atlántico

300 Vocational Training General Operating Support Barranquilla, Atlántico

Fundación Santa María 400 School Capacity Building Bogotá, D.C.

Fundación Volver a Sonreir 120 Preschool General Operating Support Bucaramanga, Santander

Hogar Infantil San José 175 Preschool General Operating Support Cartago, Valle del Cauca

Hormiguero- Centro Social y Educativo 372 School General Operating Support Cali, Valle del Cauca

Broad Impact Educational Project General Operating Support National Jardín Infantil Obrero 120 Preschool General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Nutrir 350 Nutrition General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Patrulla Aérea Antioquia 4,305 Health General Operating Support Antioquia

Proyecto de Vida 516 School Reinforcement General Operating Support Bogotá, D.C.

Red Distrital de Cooperación para el Desarrollo 20,000 Preschool Capacity Building Bogotá, D.C.

Secretariado Social Soacha 400 School General Operating Support Soacha, Cundinamarca UNICEF- Escuela Busca al Niño 75 Educational Project General Operating Support Ipiales, Nariño


El Tambo, Cauca; Colón, Putumayo; PuertoAsís, Putumayo; Rivera, Huila

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Fundación Mamonal 374 Educational Project Fundación Manuel Mejía 2,328 Vocational Training

Fundación Minicol 155 School

Fundación Neumológica 130 Health

Fundación Promigas- Escuelas Lectoras 4,631 Educational Project

300 Vocational Training

Fundación Santa María 400 School

Fundación Volver a Sonreir 120 Preschool

Hogar Infantil San José 175 Preschool

Hormiguero- Centro Social y Educativo 372 School

Broad Impact Educational Project

Jardín Infantil Obrero 120 Preschool

Nutrir 350 Nutrition

Patrulla Aérea Antioquia 4,305 Health

Proyecto de Vida 516 School Reinforcement

Red Distrital de Cooperación para el Desarrollo 20,000 Preschool

Secretariado Social Soacha 400 School UNICEF- Escuela Busca al Niño 75 Educational Project


Asociación Alianza Educativa (AAE) - Bogotá, DC. Asociación Alianza Educativa was established by three of the top ranking private schools and one of the best private universities in Bogotá with the purpose of managing five public schools in marginalized areas of the city. Since 2002, Genesis has financed the AAE to support a teacher training program as well as for the development of a specialized curriculum tailored to the needs of their students. In 2006, Genesis provided funds to strengthen the “Super Aula” program, which helps 480 students with special educational needs to better integrate into the schools.

Asociación Social Popular (ASOP) - Bello, AntioquiaFounded in 1977, Asociación Social Popular is a school with 500 students that works to prevent drug addiction, delinquency and prostitution among youth through a combined program of education and empowerment. In 2005 Genesis helped ASOP purchase a new building for the school, and recently awarded a grant to fund general operating needs.

Casita de Belén - Cali, Valle del CaucaFounded in 1955, Casita de Belén seeks to provide a safe haven for vulnerable children and their families in Cali. Over 250 children who have been abandoned or are suffering from mental and physical trauma, can find a supportive environment to learn and grow at Casita de Belén. The organization has a shelter for underprivileged children, runs the Casita de Belén Preschool and Elementary School, and offers after school programs. Genesis is providing full scholarships to 60 students attending their school who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study.

CINDA - Cali, Valle del CaucaFundación CINDA has become Colombia’s leading institution for the detection and treatment of hearing disabilities in children. CINDA promotes and implements prevention, detection and intervention programs throughout Colombia. Genesis’ partnership with the foundation has allowed CINDA to carry out an early detection program in Cali for babies from 0 to 6 months of age and enroll those suffering from hearing deficiencies in hearing stimulation and counseling sessions. Genesis’ support will enable 1,500 children to enroll in this program and receive training so they can enter the traditional public school system.

CINDE - Bogotá, DC CINDE is a research and development center that aims to create environments that are conducive to the healthy development of children. To this end, the organization works with the children’s families and communities in the areas of education and social development. The Genesis Foundation currently supports the program “Colombianos Apoyando Colombianos,” which provides academic reinforcement in a marginalized area of Bogotá in order to improve overall education for 1,780 children.

Corporación Educativa Popular - Cali, Valle del Cauca The organization was established in 1972 by a group of individuals interested in providing high quality education to low-income children living in areas with poor sanitation, deficient public transportation, and excessive pollution. Corporación Educativa Popular is a safe haven for approximately 340 of these children. With Genesis funds, the school is implementing a program to promote a technological approach to learning and integrate its use into Spanish, math, and science lessons.

Escuela Nueva- Volvamos a la Gente - Bogotá, DCFounded in 1987, Escuela Nueva’s mission is to improve the access, quality, efficiency, and sustainability of basic education in disadvantaged communities in the departments/states of Cundinamarca, Norte de Santander, Nariño, Magdalena, Valle del Cauca, and Atlántico. The organization accomplishes its mission by implementing Escuela Nueva’s model in schools across the country. This model has proven to be very successful in rural setting, lowering drop out rates, improving the quality of education, and strengthening the teacher’s role. Genesis has been working with EN to train teachers that will implement this model in three urban schools in marginalized areas of Bogotá.


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Our Colombia Based Grantees Fé y Alegría – Colombia - Cali, Valle del Cauca; Manizales, Caldas; Medellín, AntioquiaEstablished in 1971, the organization aims to promote the social and economic development of the country’s most disadvantaged groups through high quality educational programs. Fé y Alegría – Colombia integrates a network of 73 schools and 199 assistance centers, located in 123 distinct sites throughout Colombia. The organization’s programs reach approximately 80,000 children annually. Genesis gave Fé y Alegría a grant to implement the flexible educational program known as “Aceleración del Aprendizaje” in Cali, Manizales, and Medellín. This in turn will give 150 children and adolescents not currently enrolled in school the opportunity to return and succeed in the formal education system.

Fundación Compartir - Bogotá, DC. Founded in 1979, the organization promotes and implements projects to improve the lives of underprivileged Colombians. Fundación Compartir runs four main programs: housing, small business training, education, and improvement of public space. The organization has built 31 schools throughout Colombia and is actively administering four of them. With Genesis’ support, Compartir is building and furnishing an area of a school in the Tintal neighborhood, where 850 students will be able to participate in creative technological activities, such as the production of websites, videos, and animation during school hours and after school.

Fundación Corona - Antioquia; CundinamarcaFundación Corona supports initiatives aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of different non-profits working in the areas of education, health, business development, and local and community development. Genesis has partnered with Fundación Corona to implement a project aimed at strengthening the literary abilities of teachers and students from first to third grade. The goal is to train 940 teachers in 242 schools throughout 11 municipalities, which in turn will help 29,700 children read and write more effectively.

Fundación CRAN - Bogotá, DC. Founded in 1987, Fundación CRAN seeks to protect and restore the rights of children ages 0 to 7 who have been abandoned or subjected to abuse and violence. Recently, CRAN launched an educational component for children ages 2 to 6 who have not had access to preschool education. Since 2005, Genesis has been providing operational support for CRAN’s new educational initiative to ensure that 45 of these children have access to the preschool education they need to progress in their lives.

Fundación Creciendo Unidos - Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Since 1986, Creciendo Unidos has advocated that all children have the right to be healthy, educated, and well-rounded human beings. The organization was a participant in the “Coalition Against Children’s Recruitment into Illegal Armed Groups” and has been actively outspoken against child labor. Fundación Creciendo Unidos offers programs including a variety of school reinforcement and vocational training workshops. Given their success in Bogotá, Genesis is supporting the creation and operation of this program in Cúcuta. The program offers school reinforcement, technical training in bakery and arts and crafts, and nutritional assistance to 155 children and adolescents.

Fundación Empresarios por la Educación – Manaure & Dibullá, La Guajira; Ibagué, TolimaEmpresarios por la Educación was established to involve the business sector in the improvement of education in Colombia. The organization conducts studies of the educational system, advises the government on policy and management issues, and implements projects that enhance education. Genesis worked in alliance with this organization in 2005 to develop educational projects in Casanare. In 2006, Genesis provided a grant to train teachers in reading competencies, and buy educational materials for ten schools benefiting 6,000 children in La Guajira as well as to train 71 teachers to promote science competencies in 9 public schools in Tolima, ultimately benefiting 4,300 children.

Fundación Estructurar - Bucaramanga, SantanderFounded in 1987, Estructurar seeks to provide worker children with a comprehensive education that takes their particular needs into consideration. The organization provides education and vocational training to 440 boys and girls with an emphasis in graphic design. Genesis has been working with this organization since 2004 funding operational needs and benefiting 380 children. Given their excellent results and the need for a preschool, Genesis provided funds to build and operate the “Genesis Preschool” for 60 youngsters.

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Fundación Formemos - La Mesa, CundinamarcaEstablished in 1992, the organization strives to provide 220 displaced children and farmers in troubled, rural areas with formal education emphasizing industrial-farming activities. The foundation believes that these children will have a stronger chance of success if they possess the skills pertinent to their rural environment, instead of migrating to the cities looking for work. To this end, Formemos provides boys and girls ages 6 to 18 with basic formal education and vocational training. Genesis has been providing grants for general operating needs since 2005.

Fundación Hope Worldwide Colombia - Bogotá, DC. The Colombia chapter of Hope Worldwide works with marginalized communities throughout Bogotá. Many displaced families live in these communities, including many children and adolescents, 40% of whom are under 12 years of age. Genesis is providing funds to the “Centro Integral de Atención en Educación y Salud,” a center where 170 children can obtain services to help them improve their concentration skills and ultimately stay in school. Services include healthcare, nutrition, academic tutoring, preschool education, and psycho-social support. Genesis is providing funds to support their general operating needs.

Fundación Luker - Manizales, CaldasFounded in 1997, the foundation focuses on improving education, recreation, and vocational training to those who are most adversely affected by poverty, namely the children. Focusing on facilitation, the organization establishes alliances with public and private entities in Colombia and abroad in order to execute and finance its programs. Each year, over 15,000 children reap the benefits of Fundación Luker’s projects. Genesis supports the implementation of the “Urban Active School Model” providing teacher training and specialized materials in 5 schools, benefiting more than 5,560 students from 6th to 11th grade.

Fundación Luz de Amor - Bucaramanga, SantanderFounded in 1998, the foundation provides assistance to 140 young children and their families living in dire economic situations. Many of the children helped have been displaced from their home towns, or are victims of violence. Luz de Amor takes a holistic approach with respect to those they serve, asserting that it is not enough to provide children and their families simply with basic material goods necessary for survival, but must appear comprehensive services that help them adapt to their new environment. As part of their program, they manage an elementary school for these children. Genesis has become an important partner of the school, and has been providing grants for general operating needs since 2005.

Fundación Mamonal - Cartagena, BolívarEstablished in 1975, the organization aims to promote social development within disadvantaged communities of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. Mamonal represents a number of corporations affiliated with the Colombian National Association of Business and encourages social responsibility and investment in the region. Serving over 50,000 children, the foundation designs and implements educational programs; supports productive projects executed by third parties; and provides recommendations to the business sector regarding social matters. Genesis deems Mamonal to be an important player impacting the Caribbean Coast and is therefore funding a teacher training program in a partner school, benefiting 375 children from preschool through first grade.

Fundación Manuel Mejía - Cauca, Putumayo & HuilaCreated 40 years ago by the coffee trade union, the Fundación Manuel Mejía’s (FMM) mission is to provide people in rural areas with tools to improve the well-being, competitiveness, and sustainability of their communities. FMM offers formal and informal education to 2,325 children and young adults. With support from the International Organization for Migration, FMM developed an educational program for rural youth (“Juventud Rural, Educación y Desarrollo Rural”) in Putumayo, Cauca, and Huila. The program’s goal is to equip participants with the social and vocational competencies needed to succeed in their local environment. The Genesis Foundation provides funds to train teachers for this program.

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Fundación Neumológica Colombiana - Bogotá, DC. This non-profit organization conducts research, provides medical care for respiratory illnesses such as asthma, and trains physicians. Genesis has provided funds to help with the construction and operations of “Asmaire Infantil”- the highest quality asthma center for children in Colombia. The center will improve the quality of care for 130 children with asthma per year and develop research capabilities and educational programs to increase the awareness of this illness in the population at large.

Fundación Niños Colombia Minicol - San Juan del Cesar, La GuajiraSince 1994, Minicol has served 155 vulnerable children ranging from 5 to 16 years of age, by offering high quality academic instruction from pre-school through grade five. Students also receive complementary services such as primary health care, psychological and auditory treatment, and school uniforms. Additionally, they have the opportunity to participate in recreational activities, as well as prevocational training courses in areas such as carpentry and crafts. Since 2005 Genesis has been supporting Minicol by providing grants to fund general operating expenses of the school.

Fundación Promigas – Escuelas Lectoras - Barranquilla, AtlánticoThe organization aims to promote the quality of life in Colombia’s coastal communities including La Guajira, Magdalena, Atlántico, and Bolívar. Founded in 1999, the foundation’s three main areas of concern are economic development, social progress, and quality of education. The organization improves the lives of over 200,000 Colombians each year. Genesis has partnered with this organization to implement the projects “Escuelas Lectoras” and “Fomento de la Actividad Empresarial con Jóvenes Estudiantes” in several schools of the Atlántico department/state, benefiting approximately 5,000 children. Genesis is providing funds to train 300 10th and 11th graders from five different schools.

Fundación Promigas y Corporación Acción por Atlántico—Actuar Famiempresas - Barranquilla, AtlánticoThe partnership between the Genesis Foundation, Fundación Promigas and Corporación Acción por Atlántico-Actuar Famiempresas was created with the goal of providing youth in Barranquilla with the educational tools they need to succeed in their local community upon graduation from school. This partnership will provide 300 teenagers in 10th and 11th grade from five educational institutions in Barranquilla with a series of vocational training programs to enable them to become entrepreneurs and enhance their own work opportunities. In addition, the project will seed a credit fund to financially support the 30 best projects proposed by the students. Genesis provides funds to help train the staff and operate this program.

Fundación Santa María - Bogotá, DC. Founded in 1922, Santa María provides 400 low income boys and girls with high quality private preschool and elementary education. Its educational program emphasizes the importance of hygiene and healthy habits, moral values, and protection of the environment. Genesis has been providing funds to this organization since 2002 in support of the program “Orientation and Prevention for the Children and their Families,” as well as speech therapy, medical and dental care, and nutritional assistance. Recently, Genesis has provided funds for a market study to help evaluate how this organization is currently serving the needs of its target population.

Fundación “Volver a Sonreir” - Bucaramanga, SantanderFundación Volver a Sonreir is a non-profit organization providing nutritional support, preschool education, and psychological counseling to displaced children ages 2 to 6, as well as their families, who are without access to the necessary services to ensure their basic development. Genesis is providing support to operate the preschool, directly benefiting 120 children.

Hogar Infantíl San José - Cartago, ValleSince 1975, the organization has been providing early childhood education, primary healthcare, and nutritional assistance to children ages 11 months to 6 years. At Hogar Infantíl, these children find a safe, nurturing, structured, and fun place to go Mondays through Fridays from early morning until late afternoon while their parents or caretakers work. Since 2005 Genesis has funded the nutritional reinforcement program, as well as development of tutoring materials, and school maintenance for the preschool. Thanks to our support, Hogar Infantíl has expanded its nutritional assistance program to provide the 175 children it serves with 70% of their daily nutritional requirements.

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Hormiguero-Centro Social y Educativo - Cali, Valle del CaucaEstablished in 1974, Hormiguero provides formal education to the predominantly Afro-Colombian community of the Hormiguero district in Southern Cali. The organization addresses educational inequalities within the city of Cali by offering affordable literacy classes to 375 children and their parents. Genesis has been providing funding towards its operational needs since 2005.

Instrumento para la Medición de la Calidad de la Educación Básica y Media en Colombia - National-ColombiaThe Genesis Foundation, Fundación Corona, Fundación Promigas, Fundación Carvajal, and Fundación Luker have created an alliance to develop an instrument complementary to assessment tools used in Colombia for evaluating the quality of primary and middle school education. The standardized tests in place, such as ICFES or Saber, have proven to be effective in measuring quality of education. However, they do not report on the quality of the educational processes—a key element to truly learn from successes and failures. The alliance has hired Corpoeducación, the Center for Research and Development for Education, to design and implement a pilot instrument that allows the sector to measure and compare educational processes. Genesis funds are helping pay for the study.

Jardín Infantíl Obrero - Bogotá, DC. Established in 1937, Jardín Infantíl Obrero is a preschool for children ages 2 to 6 from low socio-economic backgrounds. The school provides its 120 children with a solid moral and intellectual foundation upon which they can develop to become outstanding citizens who value family and society. This program guarantees children’s school success and permanence. Genesis has been providing operating funds to Jardín Infantil Obrero since 2004.

Nutrir - Bogotá, DC. Founded by a group of Colombian businessmen over 20 years ago, Nutrir provides nutritional assistance to over 1,200 children in northeastern Bogotá. Young boys and girls with nutritional problems attend Nutrir’s centers, where they receive two meals per day, periodic nutritional evaluations, school reinforcement and recreational activities. With Genesis’ support, Nutrir has created and sustained one of its four centers: “Genesis Dreams and Adventures Center,” benefiting 350 children.

Patrulla Aérea Colombiana de Antioquia - Antioquia, Córdoba, & ChocóThe foundation was established in 1965 by pilots and health professionals as an option for residents of those areas without access to the most basic of health services. Patrulla Aérea works in conjunction with Colombia’s Ministry of Social Protection, international organizations, and local hospitals in these poor and often remote zones, to increase the quantity and scope of available health services. Genesis supports Patrulla Aérea’s two-day program “Health Alert,” offering school age children information and treatment for visual and oral health, pediatric surgeries, and other general medical services. The program has been implemented in remote and impoverished areas of Chocó, Córdoba and Antioquia, benefiting over 4,300 children.

Proyecto de Vida - Bogotá, DC. Proyecto de Vida seeks to provide children from low socio-economic backgrounds with the tools to develop into promising adults. These after school programs are carried out in marginalized neighborhoods such as Usaquén, Ciudad Bolívar and Soacha, where over 515 children work with psychologists, speech therapists, and tutors to improve their school performance. Genesis has been working with Proyecto de Vida since 2003 by providing funding in support of their academic reinforcement program.

Red Distrital para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo. Bogotá, DC. This Partnership between the Genesis Foundation, Fondo Para la Acción Ambiental y la Niñez, Fundación Corona, Fundación Éxito and the office of the Mayor of Bogotá seeks to improve the quality of life for 20,000 children under six years of age and ensure all children in Bogotá receive high–quality preschool education. The process will involve the design and implementation of a strategy used to evaluate 250 preschools’ management, administration, and pedagogical approach. As with to other partners, support from the Genesis Foundation is not merely economic; each organization also brings its own expertise in the various areas related to the execution and success of the project.

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Secretariado Social de Soacha – Soacha, CundinamarcaFocused on educating girls ages 6 to 18, Secretariado Social de Soacha is a vocational school serving almost 400 girls from low socio-economic backgrounds. While in the school, they learn a trade that will allow them to find employment in the hotel and restaurant business. Genesis has been partnering with this organization since 2003, and offers ongoing operational support so that it can continue providing disadvantaged young women with the skills and empowerment to improve their lives.

UNICEF - Escuela Busca al Niño - Ipiales, NariñoThis project is an innovative, inter-institutional strategy whose mission is to help children who are working on the streets return to school. The program has been promoted by UNICEF and has been successfully executed in other cities in Colombia including Armenia, Yumbo, and Medellín. The program first identifies the children who are working instead of studying and invites them to participate in the program. Then the children are then given intensive tutoring to help them make up what they have missed in school and return to the grade appropriate for their age. Finally, they are reintroduced into the school system and are guided through this transition. Genesis is funding the implementation of “Escuela Busca al Niño” in the city of Ipiales, benefiting 275 students.

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Albert Oliver Program 470 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

Blythedale Hospital 2,486 Special Education General Operating Support Valhalla, NY

East Harlem Tutorial Program 740 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

Every Person Influences Children 120 “Parents as Educators” General Operating Support Queens, New York

Foundation for Excellent Schools 720 School Professional Development Queens, New York

International Center in New York 6 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

Jewish Community Center 250 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

KIPP Academy 600 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support Bronx, New York

La Salle 40 Career Development General Operating Support New York, New York

Metro International 120 Career Development Program Development Queens, New York

New York Opportunity Network 41 Career Development General Operating Support New York, New York

NY Cares 50 School General Operating Support Queens, New York

Prep for Prep 1 School Scholarship New York, New York

PS 212 720 School General Operating Support Queens, New York

Reading Reform Foundation 2,294 School Professional Development Queens, New York

Star Learning Center 225 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York


Our U.S. Based GranteesAlbert Oliver Program 470 Academic Reinforcement

Blythedale Hospital 2,486 Special Education

East Harlem Tutorial Program 740 Academic Reinforcement

Every Person Influences Children 120 Parents as Educators

Foundation for Excellent Schools 720 School

International Center in New York 6 Academic Reinforcement

Jewish Community Center 250 Academic Reinforcement

KIPP Academy 600 Academic Reinforcement

La Salle Academy 40 Career Development

Metro International 120 Career Development

New York Opportunity Network 41 Career Development

NY Cares 50 School

Prep for Prep 1 School

PS 212 720 School

Reading Reform Foundation 2,294 School

Star Learning Center 225 Academic Reinforcement


Our U.S. Based Grantees

Total Number of Children Served:8,937

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Albert Oliver Program 470 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

Blythedale Hospital 2,486 Special Education General Operating Support Valhalla, NY

East Harlem Tutorial Program 740 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

Every Person Influences Children 120 “Parents as Educators” General Operating Support Queens, New York

Foundation for Excellent Schools 720 School Professional Development Queens, New York

International Center in New York 6 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

Jewish Community Center 250 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York

KIPP Academy 600 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support Bronx, New York

La Salle 40 Career Development General Operating Support New York, New York

Metro International 120 Career Development Program Development Queens, New York

New York Opportunity Network 41 Career Development General Operating Support New York, New York

NY Cares 50 School General Operating Support Queens, New York

Prep for Prep 1 School Scholarship New York, New York

PS 212 720 School General Operating Support Queens, New York

Reading Reform Foundation 2,294 School Professional Development Queens, New York

Star Learning Center 225 Academic Reinforcement General Operating Support New York, New York



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Albert Oliver Program 470 Academic Reinforcement

Blythedale Hospital 2,486 Special Education

East Harlem Tutorial Program 740 Academic Reinforcement

Every Person Influences Children 120 Parents as Educators

Foundation for Excellent Schools 720 School

International Center in New York 6 Academic Reinforcement

Jewish Community Center 250 Academic Reinforcement

KIPP Academy 600 Academic Reinforcement

La Salle Academy 40 Career Development

Metro International 120 Career Development

New York Opportunity Network 41 Career Development

NY Cares 50 School

Prep for Prep 1 School

PS 212 720 School

Reading Reform Foundation 2,294 School

Star Learning Center 225 Academic Reinforcement



Albert Oliver Program - New York, NYThe organization was founded in 1984 in honor of the late Dr. Albert G. Oliver, a prominent teacher and activist within New York City’s public school system. The program aims to foster a new generation of leaders from groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in leadership positions. To this end, the program provides 470 exceptional African American and Latino youth with access to selective boarding schools and ongoing support for achieving their future academic and professional goals. The Genesis Foundation funds a summer immersion program that prepares students for the academic year ahead.

Blythedale Children’s Hospital - Valhalla, NYThe hospital was founded in 1893 with a dedication to improving the health and quality of life of children with complex medical and rehabilitation needs. The Genesis Foundation supports the Early Childhood Center which provides developmental and educational programming for medically fragile children under six years of age whose lengthy stays at Blythedale average 76 days. Approximately 35% of infants and 88% of toddlers are of Hispanic origin. The program benefits 2,490 children.

East Harlem Tutorial Program – New York, NYSince its inception in 1958, the East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) has been providing quality educational after school programs to 740 children ages five through nineteen. EHTP seeks to guide each child through his or her personal development, ensuring that its students not only succeed academically, but develop their creative sides as well. Given the demographics of the area, a large portion of the children enrolled in their programs are Hispanic. Genesis has provided funds to support general operating needs.

EPIC - Queens, NYEPIC, short for Every Person Influences Children, was founded in 1980 with the aim of assisting parents and teachers help kids become caring and responsible adults. The organization provides 50 distinct skill building workshops for parents of children ages 0 to 14. The Genesis Foundation supports the Ready, Set, Read workshops for Spanish-speaking parents. These workshops teach parents the value of developing reading habits in children. The program benefits 120 children.

Foundation for Excellent Schools – Queens, NYBy helping educators develop innovative partnerships among schools and between schools and colleges, the Foundation for Excellent Schools (FES) has helped over 140,000 underserved youth from all grades improve their academic performance, graduate from high school, and go on to succeed in college. With support from the Genesis Foundation, FES will be able to begin a new initiative in a predominantly Latino neighborhood in Queens. This new program will help 720 Latino youth take steps toward completing high school, attending college, and effecting positive change in their communities.

International Center in New York - New York, NYFounded in 1961, the International Center in New York seeks to make immigrants’ transitions to this country less daunting. At the center, newcomers to the United States are able to build their self-confidence by improving their English skills and gaining the necessary knowledge to become self-sufficient and productive in the United States. The Genesis Foundation partners with the International center in ESL teaching programs that benefit 60 young adults.

Jewish Community Center - New York, NYFounded in 1990, the JCC is committed to the creation of an inclusive “home” in New York for Jews of all affiliations. One branch of the JCC’s literacy program pairs trained volunteer tutors with children who read poorly. A large percentage of these students are recent immigrants, have had their schooling interrupted in their home countries, and speak English as a second language. The Genesis Foundation supports the Partners for Literacy program in the hopes of bringing the gift of reading and a successful education to 250 children throughout Manhattan.


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KIPP Academy – Bronx, NYThe Knowledge is Power Program Academy (KIPP) was founded on the philosophy that there are no shortcuts to success and happiness. This charter school first opened in the South Bronx in 2000 to fifth through eight-graders with the aim of preparing students with the scholastic and character skills required for success in their academic lives and beyond. Latino students comprise 50% of the KIPP Academy’s student body, many of whom have limited English proficiency when they enter the school. Genesis is providing funds to operate the English Immersion Program for 600 students.

La Salle Academy - New York, NYLa Salle is a college preparatory school that serves disadvantaged boys. Founded in 1848, La Salle educates 560 boys, 56% of whom are Hispanic. The Genesis Foundation is one of the founding members of the Summer Opportunity program. This program provides La Salle students with the opportunity to experience the academic culture of top colleges and universities before they apply to college in their senior year. The program benefits 40 students.

Metro International - New York, NYFounded in 1977, Metro International seeks to create global learning opportunities, reduce inter-cultural prejudice, and facilitate access to higher education for New York City’s youth. The Genesis Foundation supports Global Careers and Education which provides 120 New York City public high school students with the motivation and tools they need to successfully apply to institutions of higher education and build their careers.

New York Opportunity Network - New York, NY(NYON) was founded in 2002 on the belief that in order to be as competitive in the job market as possible, students require a combination of professional networks and early workplace experience. To this end, NYON introduces approximately 40 talented disadvantaged high school students to career development through internships with New York City professionals from private-sector organizations such as Calvin Klein, Time Warner, and Motorola, among others. Genesis is providing funds to support general operating needs.

NY Cares - Queens, NYFounded in 1987, New York Cares is regarded as one of New York City’s most reputable volunteer organizations, providing a wealth of programs to over 100,000 New Yorkers annually. The Genesis Foundation directly invests in New York Cares to allow for the implementation of the Early Reading Program in PS 19 in Corona, Queens- an area with a high Latino population. The program benefits 50 students.

Prep for Prep - New York, NYPrep for Prep identifies talented minority students, prepares them for placement in independent schools, provides peer support, critical post-placement services, and a range of leadership development opportunities. With almost 40 years of experience, Prep for Prep is a non-profit organization with an exceptional track record. Forty-percent of Prep’s college graduates have earned degrees from Ivy League institutions. The Genesis Foundation has provided support to sponsor Karol Alzate for three years. Thanks to Genesis and Prep for Prep, this Colombian-born thirteen year-old is attending one of the best prep schools in the country.

PS 212 – Queens, NYPS 212 opened its doors to students living in the predominantly Colombian community of Jackson Heights, Queens on September 7, 2000. Support from the Genesis Foundation enabled the school to purchase the school’s math-related computer software and Internet licenses, as well as books to complete the school’s library benefiting 720 students.

Reading Reform Foundation - Queens, NY The Reading Reform Foundation is a literacy organization providing teacher training to foster reading, writing, and spelling skills among their students. Each year, the organization reaches almost 100 elementary school teachers from over 25 schools in four boroughs benefiting close to 3,300 children. The Genesis Foundation supports the in-school teacher training program at P.S. 228 in Queens.

Star Learning Center - New York, NYFounded in 1975, the Star Learning Center, located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, has been helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school. The center offers after school tutoring programs in reading, writing, and math to 225 students, most of whom are African American or Latino from low income families. The Genesis Foundation funds their operational expenses.

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Our TeamOur Team

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As Program Analyst for Colombia, Sanjay is responsible for helping evaluate and pre-select projects during the grantee selection process, and continuously monitoring on-going projects. Sanjay teaches an “Art and Pedagogy” Master’s Degree class in the Education program of Universidad de los Andes. Although Sanjay recently graduated from college, he has seven years of experience volunteering with the United World Colleges Colombian National Committee, which he now chairs, awarding scholarships to talented young Colombians. In March 2006 he was awarded with the Social Responsibility Distinction at the Universidad de los Andes. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, with a concentration in Mathematics, and a Minor in Fine Arts and Art History and Theory from Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.

As President and Executive Director of the Foundation, Carolina executes the organization’s vision and manages its day-to-day operations. She started her career as a print journalist in Colombia, covering foreign affairs, reporting mainly from Venezuela and the Middle East. Upon moving to New York, she continued her career in journalism, expanding to radio broadcasting. She also worked in various Middle Eastern policy initiatives at the Council on Foreign Relations. Carolina has a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in Sociology and Government; a Master’s degree in Journalism and International Relations from Columbia University, and an MBA from Columbia University Graduate School of Business.

As Genesis’ Colombia Representative and Grants Director, Cristina oversees all activities related to Genesis’ philanthropic investments in Colombia: creating strategic alliances, marketing and awarness-raising of our work, and program evaluation and monitoring. She has three years of clinical psychology experience in Colombia and New York working with vulnerable children and their families. Cristina also worked with UNICEF Colombia as a Program Assistant for the Humanitarian Action Department in charge of programs for displaced and demobilized children. Cristina holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park, and a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Carolina Esquenazi- President and Executive Director

Sanjay Fernandes – Program Analyst for Colombia

Cristina Gutiérrez de Piñeres– Colombia Representative & Grants Director

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As Development Director, Andrea is launching Genesis’ nascent fundraising and communications strategy to position the Foundation as a vehicle for Colombians and Latinos to give back to their communities. She started her career as a management consultant and provided strategic advice to non-profits and businesses in Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and the U.S. She served as Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Bogotá, directed the United Nations Project for the city of Bogotá, and upon moving to NY, was a senior consultant at the Whelan Group, where she advised non-profits on financial and fundraising issues. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

Andrea Lawson Gertsacov – Development Director

As Grants Director for the United States, Patricio identifies and prescreens new programs, ensuring they are aligned with Genesis’ mission and oversees all of our philanthropic investments in the US grantees. During his 12 years of professional experience, Patricio has established a diverse background in banking, government, and NGO’s. He worked in marketing and sales for “Emerging Markets,” a publication for World Bank and IMF meetings, as well as on a Ford Foundation project as a research analyst. At the Ecuadorian Consulate in New York City, Patricio promoted investment and tourism to his country of origin, and more recently was part of the equity sales and the corporate banking department at the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. Patricio has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from City University of New York.

As Communications and Development Associate, Jenny is responsible for writing the Genesis E-newsletter and helps conceive and create all other communications materials, as well as assist in the organization of special events. Jenny has been part of the Genesis team in different capacities since 2005. She was Assistant to the US Grants Director during the first semester of 2006 and has been a communications and special events volunteer. Prior to her work at Genesis, Jenny was the Program Coordinator for the “Check Cashing Partnership Initiative” at a community development credit union in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. In May of 2007, she will complete her Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Management at Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy. Jenny holds a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies with a minor in Spanish from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Patricio Mora – Grants Director for the US

Jenny Shapiro—Communications and Development Associate

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FinancialHighlights

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In 2006 the Genesis Foundation donated $1,846,860 in grants to 55 non-profits in Colombia and the US. The founders and sponsors cover all of the organization’s administrative expenses. As a result, Genesis directed 100% of all donations to the grantees.

Financial Highlights

Program Related

UsesGrants to ColombiaGrants to USStaffAdministrativeTechnology

$1,486,000$361,000

$224,000$31,000$22,000

$1,486,000$361,000$224,000

$31,000$22,000

surplus (reserve)* $45,000 $0 $45,000

Administration Related Total

$1,847,000 $277,000 $2,124,000

SourcesGenesis EndowmentSponsorsBoard ContributionsFoundersDonations (Individuals, Corporations, Events)Reserve from Sponsors

$1,000,000

$194,000$540,000$158,000

$250,000

$27,000

$1,000,000$250,000$194,000$540,000$158,000

$27,000

$1,892,000 $277,000 $2,169,000Total

Total

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Sponsors- 12%

Board Contributions- 9%

Donations- 7%Genesis Endowment- 46%

Technology- 1%Administrative- 1%

Staff- 11%

Grants to U.S.- 17%

Grants to Colombia- 70%

Sources

Uses

Founders- 25%

Reserve- 1%

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Our Supporters

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Summa Cum Laude ($100,000+)Edmundo and Mayra EsquenaziGenesis EndowmentJames and Marilyn SimonsPrince Resources LDC

Valedictorian ($25,000 - $49,999)2 Anonymous

Donors

To our donors, volunteers, and all those who have given their time and resources so we could reach more children in need and help them build a better and brighter future: Thank you!

Our Supporters

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ChivasEcho by Artesanías de ColombiaGrupo SanfordIdealo PezPhone 1Terrazas

Sponsors

Anonymous Gift SizeAlberto ShaioJames BellJimmy and Becky Mayer and FamilyPilar Crespi Robert and Stephen RobertPiero Laura Di Capua

Academic Excellence ($1- $99)Dan GertsacovJohn and Tracy BlowersJohn PetryLucy Mayo149 Anonymous

Honor Roll ($100-$999)Ana Maria CarvajalAdrian KachmarBeatriz de la MoraCraig HuieCristina CarvajalDavid AlbertDeMaria GroupGabriela Velásquez de OrnerGonzalo A. Santos CárdenasHolly ParkerINGMr. and Mrs. Juan CandelaMr. and Mrs. Jordan SulkinJulio Estevez-BretonNima and Christine FarzanRoberta and Herb Selzer27 Anonymous

Visionary SponsorsKhronos, LLC

Dean’s List ($1,000-$9,999)Global Securities AdvisorsJimena P. Martinez and Michael J. HirschhornLionstone Capital Management LLCOxyRiccardo and Raquel DiCapua14 Anonymous

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Andrés Felipe CortésCasey QuinnChandra CohenDaniel GertsacovFlor MalaverGlenn LawsonLeandro CiminiMaria Cristina RuedaManuela BadawyMaya HernándezMonica EmmersonRachel Nadelman

Ana Vélez – PhotographerChelsea López – Graphic Design Annual ReportCynthia Lawson Jaramillo – Graphic DesignDattis – PR and PressLatin Vox – Graphic Design, Website and VideoPrieto y Carrizosa Abogados – Legal ServicesSuka Latina – Event Planning

Camacol Christie’sConexión Colombiawww.goodsearch.comPutumayo Records

Volunteers Pro-Bono Consultants & Service Providers

Partners

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Non-profits that meet the preliminary criteria and would like to be considered for funding should complete and submit the Grant Inquiry Form that can be downloaded from www.genesis-foundation.org. Within a month, we will inform applicants whether their request for funding is aligned with our mission and is eligible for consideration. Eligible organi zations are then asked to fill out the Grant Proposal Form. Grant proposals are evaluated by the staff and Board of Directors twice per year, in May and November. Grant proposals and all supporting documentation must be received by March 15th or September 15th to be considered during the following review period.

We support initiatives operated by non-profit organizations working in the areas of formal education benefiting children 0 to 18 years old. While we give operating, capital, and capacity-building grants, we do not fund individuals, nor political or religious causes. Approximately 80 percent of our grant-making is devoted to Colombian entities, with the remainder allocated to projects benefiting Latinos in the United States, specifically in the New York Metropolitan Area, Washington, DC, and Southern Florida. We offer multi-year grants that typically range from $10,000 to $100,000, although at times we may consider larger grants. Go to www.genesis-foundation.org for further details.

What type of projects do you fund?

How does an organization apply for a grant?


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Yes. The Genesis Foundation, Inc. is recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and has tax-exempt status in the US.

Please visit www.genesis-foundation.org to obtain a copy of the IRS’s 501(c)(3) determination letter.

One hundred percent of the funds raised from individuals, corporations, foundations and events are directed to our grantees. The founders and sponsors cover all of our overhead expenses.

To ensure that we obtain the highest social return from the philanthropic investments we make in our grantees, the ultimate decision on grant allocations must rest with our Board of Directors. However, if you would like your funds to be directed toward a particular project or program we support, please let us know. Although the Genesis Foundation’s Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final decision on the destination of the funds, we will make sure your recommendation is taken into consideration.

Is my donation tax deductible in the US?

Can I earmark a donation to a particular grantee?

What percentage of the amount of money raised is allocated to administrative and operating expenses?

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Genesis was established in 2001 by a group of people committed to “giving back” to the communities that help them be successful. Since then, Genesis has invested in organizations that address the educational needs of disadvantaged children in Colombia and in Latino communities in the US. Colombia is Latin America’s oldest democracy, and had one of the areas most stable economies during the 20th century. With the exception of the year 1999, since 1930 it has experienced positive growth and has never defaulted on its international debts and obligations. In addition to the country’s economic stability, the Colombian government has a clear mandate to improve education. Likewise there are a wealth of well-run non-profit organizations that are effectively addressing the educational needs of the children. Given the country’s poverty, the educational needs are enormous. A dollar goes a long way to educate a child in Colombia.

Most foundations in the United States will not provide funds to organizations for more than two or three consecutive years. In addition, close to 50% of grants are directed to program innovation and may not be used for funding teacher salaries, paying electric bills, or any other administrative expense. Less than 20% of foundation grants may be used for capital improvements. Genesis has a different approach that better responds to the needs of non-profit organizations we work with. Non-profits in Colombia and in Latino communities in the U.S. operate with scarce funds from limited sources of funding. Their main need may be resources to continue to provide services, as well as build and expand their programs.

How is the Genesis Foundation different from other foundations?

Why Colombia?

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Therefore, our model is based on strengthening the organizations that we fund and helping them become sustainable over time. We achieve this goal by:

--Basing our funding decisions on how effectively an organization addresses the educational needs of the children and not by how long they have been a Genesis grantee. We do not limit the number of years we will fund an organization. --Providing grants for day-to-day operations, for construction, for teacher training, and for implementing capacity-building initiatives, in addition to grants for program innovation. --Help our grantees pursue new sources of funding by leveraging our resources--Creating a network among our grantees, so that grantees can more readily collaborate and build on one another’s experiences.--Having two full-time staff members in Colombia, and one in the U.S., that not only help select grantees and monitor our investments, but also serve as a resource to them.

You may help by:--Making a donation--Volunteering for events, fundraising or special projects--Introducing us to grantees, or prospective partners and donors--Spreading the word about our work--Raising awareness of the educational challenges of children in Colombia and in Latino communities in the US For more information call 212-763-3703 or email [email protected]

What can I do to help?

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