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Genesys Works Group Return

EIN 90-0757035 · Keller, TX

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO CAREER SUCCESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH SKILLS TRAINING, MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCES, AND IMPACTFUL RELATIONSHIPS.

Income
$21.9 million
Spending
$25.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
1,308
Volunteers
187
Highest pay
$377,864, ceo - national, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    52 of 57 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $22.7 million spent. GENESYS WORKS, AS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND CENTRAL SERVICES TO SUBSIDIARIES INCLUDED IN GENESYS WORKS GROUP RETURN (EIN #90-0757035), ENABLING THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THE MISSION OF CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF INNER-CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH TRAINING, MEANINGFUL INTERNSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND ASSISTANCE IN FINDING AND OBTAINING BOTH COLLEGE ENTRANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING DRAFTING, ACCOUNTING, AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TRAINING ALLOWS OUR STUDENTS TO INTERN AT MAJOR CORPORATIONS, MOSTLY FORTUNE 1000, IN THE HOUSTON, TWIN CITIES, CHICAGO, BAY AREA, NEW YORK CITY, TULSA, JACKSONVILLE, AND NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION METROPOLITAN AREAS. AT THE CONCLUSION OF OUR 14-MONTH PROGRAM, OVER 95% OF THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM GO ON TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AS COMPARED TO ONLY HALF THE GRADUATES FROM INNER-CITY SCHOOLS. 80% OF ALL GRADUATES ARE EITHER STILL ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN COLLEGE OR HAVE FINISHED THEIR DEGREE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    Not on the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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