•Genesis champions youth sports with $100,000 donations to First Tee, Girls on the Run, and U.S. Soccer Foundation

•Each donation includes a portion for community recovery efforts following the Southern California wildfires

To commemorate the 2025 Genesis Invitational, Genesis donated a total of $300,000 to three organizations empowering young athletes. First Tee, Girls on the Run, and U.S. Soccer Foundation each received $100,000 in support of expanding access to youth sports. A portion of each donation will aid recovery from the wildfires in Southern California, reinforcing Genesis' commitment to both sports accessibility and community resilience.

'At Genesis, we are committed to not only developing world-class vehicles, but also giving back to our communities,' said Tedros Mengiste, chief operating officer, Genesis Motor North America. 'We are proud to continue supporting organizations that inspire and empower the next generation through sports. This year, we are especially grateful that our donations will also help rebuild Southern California—the place we call home.'

For the fourth consecutive year, Genesis is partnering with nonprofit organizations that support youth nationwide through high-quality sports programs designed to foster valuable life skills, such as commitment, resilience, and teamwork. The donations are made through Genesis Gives, a corporate social responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor America, which aims to improve access to youth sports in under-resourced communities. Some of this year's funds will go toward restoring and sustaining local sports programs in Southern California that were impacted by the wildfires.

'We are grateful to Genesis for its ongoing support of First Tee and our efforts to provide youth development programming to more than 3 million kids annually,' said Greg McLaughlin, chief executive officer, First Tee. 'Like Genesis, First Tee has deep roots in Los Angeles, and we thank Genesis for helping our Chapters in the area as they recover from last month's devastating wildfires. This donation from Genesis will truly make a difference for these First Tee families.'

'We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from Genesis Gives, which will allow us to expand access to our life-changing programs for girls across the country,' said Elizabeth Kunz, chief executive officer, Girls on the Run International. 'Now more than ever, girls need a supportive community where they can build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging, and this funding will help ensure that no girl is left behind.'

'We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Genesis and continue to provide access to proven soccer programs and create safe places to play for children in under-resourced communities that improve their health and well-being,' said Ed Foster-Simeon, president and chief executive officer, U.S. Soccer Foundation.

The following organizations each received a donation of $100,000:

•First Tee: First Tee builds game changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves. By integrating the game of golf with character-building, First Tee creates learning experiences that uncover young athletes' inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience. The donation will provide more youth with opportunities to develop golf and life skills at First Tee chapters, while also aiding the recovery of First Tee – Greater Pasadena, which lost most of its equipment in the recent wildfires. To date, Genesis has donated a cumulative $400,000 to First Tee.

•Girls on the Run: Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Programming for 3rd-8th graders empowers participants to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. This donation will help widen access and ensure long-term sustainability of Girls on the Run initiatives and local councils offering programs at schools and community sites. A portion of the funding will directly assist Southern California councils recovering from the impact of recent wildfires, providing them with the necessary resources to continue inspiring and uplifting the next generation of girls. To date, Genesis has donated a cumulative $350,000 to Girls on the Run.

•U.S. Soccer Foundation: U.S. Soccer Foundation provides underserved communities with access to innovative play spaces and evidence-based soccer programs that instill hope, foster well-being, and help youth achieve their fullest potential. This year's donation will support the creation of mini-pitches in Southern California and Atlanta to provide safer places for young people to play the game right in the communities where they live and go to school. To date, Genesis has donated a cumulative $350,000 to U.S. Soccer Foundation.