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GENIUS 100 FOUNDATION US

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 853186425 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE W99 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · genius100visions.com
revenue
$54K
expenses
$69K
net assets
$27K
employees
0
program ratio
25%
mission · from form 990

GENIUS 100 Foundation G100 leverages the knowledge and resources of the G100 community to support impactful education health humanitarian and environmental initiatives through collaboration and organizational marketing and funding structures

profile · synthesized from sources

Genius 100 Foundation (G100) connects visionary leaders, enablers, and implementers to drive global impact in education, health, environment, and innovation. Inspired by Einstein’s legacy, it fosters collaborations that transform bold ideas into action through initiatives like the Parlour Series, mental health partnerships, and an IMAX film promoting science education. The foundation operates internationally with teams in the U.S. and Canada.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $40K
    THROUGH THE G100 LEGACY CAMPAIGN WELMAGINELF WAS ABLE TO BUILD AND LAUNCH A DIGITAL PLATFORM TO CONTINUE THE WORK OF THE LATE SIR KEN ROBINSON EDUCATION PIONEER. ONLINE CONTENT WAS DEVELOPED AND 170NFOUNDING MEMBERS 28 COUNTRIES WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN WRITING EVENTS SOCIAL GROUPS AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS THAT CHAMPION IMAGINATION CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. THE FREE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT WE PRODUCED GENERATED OVER 900,000+ VIEWS ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

G100 Legacy Campaign
Digital platform initiative that continues the work of Sir Ken Robinson by producing free educational content, hosting writing events, social groups, and collaborative projects focused on imagination, creativity, and innovation; reached over 900,000 views globally.
Genius of…
Podcast-style episode series exploring genius across domains such as technology, education, music, and knowledge, featuring experts and thought leaders in deep-dive conversations hosted by G100 members.
IMAX Film Project
Collaborative film production with Cosmic Picture featuring Nobel laureate Dr. Andrea Ghez and Dr. Nergis Mavalvala, highlighting Einstein-inspired astrophysics discoveries to spark youth interest in science, especially among girls.
Intellectual Jazz
Intimate dialogue events featuring G100 Visionaries like Dr. Sima Samar, hosted in partnership with journalists and thought leaders to explore human rights, leadership, and resilience through storytelling and conversation.
Mental Health Collaboration
Partnership between Kaylo (UK) and Dr. Yaron Finkelstein (SickKids Hospital, Toronto) to support teen mental health, focusing on addiction and suicide prevention through science-backed holistic resources.
Parlour Series
Online platform connecting students with visionary leaders for transformative classroom discussions, fostering dialogue and inspiring the next generation of thinkers and changemakers.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 3 activities
    • Convening forums, summits, and workshops to generate innovative ideas
      Organizes forums, summits, and workshops to facilitate discussions and generate innovative ideas across sectors such as education, health, environment, and technology.
    • Hosting Intellectual Jazz sessions with global experts
      Hosts Intellectual Jazz sessions featuring conversations between global experts, such as Dr. Sima Samar and journalist Sally Armstrong, to explore transformative ideas.
    • Hosting the Parlour Series platform for student engagement with visionary leaders
      Operates the Parlour Series, an online platform that connects students with visionary leaders through educational discussions designed to inspire transformative change.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Curating collaborative initiatives to support teen mental health
      Curates a collaboration between Kaylo and Dr. Yaron Finkelstein to support teen mental health through resources and awareness campaigns focused on addiction and suicide prevention.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
    • Organizing the annual G100 Summit to convene global thought leaders
      Hosts the annual G100 Summit, launched in 2019, bringing together global thought leaders in locations such as Los Cabos and Parma, Italy, to foster dialogue, collaboration, and innovation for positive change.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Building and maintaining a digital platform for educational content
      Built and launched a digital platform to continue Sir Ken Robinson’s educational work, producing free content that generated over 900,000 views across digital platforms.
    • Co-producing an IMAX film to celebrate Einstein's legacy and inspire youth in science
      Co-produced an IMAX film with Cosmic Picture to honor Einstein's scientific legacy and inspire young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in science.
    • Conducting and publishing forward-looking research reports
      Published the "Genius 100 Future of Education Report," offering global insights and recommendations from innovative educators on the future of learning.
    • Convening a launch gathering of philanthropists and visionaries in 2017
      Hosted a star-studded gathering in September 2017 in Montreal to launch the G100 initiative, bringing together philanthropists and visionaries to celebrate Albert Einstein’s legacy and inspire the next generation of genius.
    • Engaging founding members in collaborative creative projects
      Engaged 170 founding members across 28 countries in writing events, social groups, and collaborative projects focused on imagination, creativity, and innovation.
    • Inducting visionaries into the Genius 100 network
      Inducts recognized visionaries into the Genius 100 network, including Goldie Hawn in 2022 and Soichi Noguchi in 2021, to expand its global community of innovators.
    • Launching the Einstein Legacy Project with multiple initiatives
      Launched the Einstein Legacy Project, which includes six initiatives: The Einstein Museum, the 3D-printed book "Genius: 100 Visions," The Next Einstein Competition, The Dinner of the Century, the Einstein IMAX movie, and Citizen Science.
    • Partnering with NASA to prototype the 3D-printed book in space
      Partnered with NASA to print a prototype of the 3D-printed "Genius: 100 Visions of the Future" book in space as part of its innovative outreach and scientific engagement efforts.
    • Producing and distributing the 3D-printed book "Genius: 100 Visions of the Future"
      Created and produced the world's first 3D-printed book, "Genius: 100 Visions of the Future," designed in the likeness of Albert Einstein, as the foundation's inaugural project to commemorate the centennial of Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
    • Producing the "Genius of…" video series featuring global experts
      Produces and hosts a video series titled "Genius of…" that explores insights from global experts across fields such as science, technology, education, and culture, including episodes with Professor Amir Amedi, Tori Avey, and Chris Bertish.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$54K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses25%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -71.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Hilarie S Viener CEO Secretary and Director 25 $49K
board members · 3
  • Abraham Kleinmann — VP and Director
  • Daniel Kleinmann — Treasurer and Director
  • Ido Aharoni — President and Director
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • APCO Worldwide Partner — Ido Aharoni, G100 Ambassador, has held senior advisory positions with APCO Worldwide, indicating a professional affiliation.
  • Albert Einstein Coalition — Organization celebrates Albert Einstein's legacy as part of its initiative to inspire future genius.
  • Bank Leumi USA Partner — Ido Aharoni, G100 Ambassador, has advised Bank Leumi USA, indicating a professional affiliation.
  • Chris Bertish Partner — Featured individual in the "Genius of... Environment" episode on redefining possibilities in environmental innovation.
  • Cosmic Picture Partner — Collaborated on the production of an IMAX film celebrating Einstein's scientific legacy and inspiring youth in science.
  • Don Tapscott Partner — Featured technology theorist in the "Genius of... Technology" episode discussing blockchain and digital innovation.
  • Dr. Yaron Finkelstein Partner — Collaborates with GENIUS 100 FOUNDATION US on teen mental health initiatives, contributing research from SickKids Hospital, Toronto.
  • Elan Divon Partner — Presenter at the launch event of the Einstein Legacy Project
  • G100 community Network — Network of individuals and organizations whose knowledge and resources are leveraged to support initiatives.
  • Ido Aharoni Partner — Host of the "Genius of... Genius" episode featuring Professor Amir Amedi.
  • Jeff Martin Partner — Presenter at the launch event of the Einstein Legacy Project
  • Judy Tanenbaum Partner — Co-chair of the first launch event of the Einstein Legacy Project
  • Kate Robinson Partner — Panelist in the "Genius of... Knowledge" episode on global knowledge sharing.
  • Kaylo Partner — Collaborates with GENIUS 100 FOUNDATION US to support teen mental health through a science-backed holistic approach.
  • Kaylo Partner — Partnered with Genius 100 Foundation to support teen mental health through a collaboration focused on addiction and suicide prevention.
  • Konstantin Batygin Partner — Host of the "Genius of... Music" episode featuring composers and music directors.
  • Laurence Metrick Partner — Presenter at the launch event of the Einstein Legacy Project
  • Libra Group Partner — Ido Aharoni, G100 Ambassador, has advised Libra Group, indicating a professional affiliation.
  • Maggie MacDonnell Partner — Panelist in the "Genius of... Knowledge" episode on global knowledge sharing.
  • MasterCard Partner — Ido Aharoni, G100 Ambassador, has held senior advisory roles with MasterCard, indicating a professional affiliation.
  • McNally Books Partner — Provided signed copies of Outspoken at a G100 event.
  • Montreal Partner — Hosted a foundational gathering of Visionaries in September 2017 to launch the foundation's activities.
  • NASA Partner — Collaborated on a project to print a prototype of the 3D book in space.
  • Oby Ezekwesili Partner — Panelist in the "Genius of... Knowledge" episode on global knowledge sharing.
  • Parlour Series Partner — Partnered with Genius 100 Foundation to bring visionary leaders into classrooms for transformative student discussions.
  • Professor Amir Amedi Partner — Featured speaker in the "Genius of... Genius" episode discussing neuroscience and vision.
  • Rami Kleinmann Partner — Presenter at the launch event of the Einstein Legacy Project
  • Scott Shay Partner — Participant in the "Genius of... Technology" episode on digital assets and innovation.
  • SickKids Hospital Government — Research affiliation of Dr. Yaron Finkelstein, partner in teen mental health initiative.
  • SickKids Hospital Partner — Collaborated through Dr. Yaron Finkelstein to support teen mental health development in addiction and suicide prevention.
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strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Focused Initiative Model
    methodology: focused-initiative-model
    By concentrating on a limited number of high-impact initiatives each year and leveraging collective expertise from Visionaries and impact investors, we produce innovative solutions to global problems, because focused investment of intellectual and financial capital increases the likelihood of scalable, actionable outcomes.
  • Intergenerational Co-Creation Model
    methodology: intergenerational-co-creation
    By bringing together visionary thinkers, enablers, and young changemakers through mentorship and storytelling, we produce transformative change, because intergenerational collaboration combines experience with fresh perspectives to accelerate innovation and deepen impact.
  • Multi-Pillar Collaboration Framework
    methodology: multi-pillar_collaboration_model
    By uniting global thought leaders around the core pillars of Education, Environment, Health, and Innovation, we transform bold ideas into action, because structured thematic focus enables aligned resource mobilization and cross-sector collaboration.