The Generoso Pope Foundation was established in 1947. It was the result of the Pope family’s long-standing tradition of generosity toward the community in which it flourished. Generoso Pope served as president of the foundation until his death in 1950.

Catherine Pope, his wife, served as president for the next 48 years. Anthony J. Pope then became president and CEO and remained so until his passing in 2005. Generoso’s great-grandson David Anthony, presides over the foundation as president and CEO today.

Typical grants are made for organizations, general support, community development, medical research, and scholarships throughout the United States and World. Recipients include hospitals, universities, high schools, museums, public/community organizations, religious institutions, and crime prevention agencies.

OUR MISSION

The Generoso Pope Foundation is a private foundation, which responds to requests for funding from education, health, cultural, human service, and civic organizations.

Among the Foundation’s primary purposes is to provide assistance to Italian-Americans through scholarships, fellowships, and similar awards as well as to render support to qualified charitable organizations that promote Italian culture. The Foundation is also committed to assisting in the formation of new charitable organizations.

Generoso Pope created the Foundation in 1947 in order to perpetuate his lifelong commitment of service to those in need. The members of the Pope family are dedicated to carrying out the vision of the Foundation’s founder, Generoso Pope. Since the foundation was created, it has been independent, non-profit, and nongovernmental.