Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $196,371 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $6,986 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$196,371
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$6,986
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,386 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,286 | 26 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $191,386 | 24 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $196,371 | 24 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $138,326 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $12,309 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,736 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Cancer Foundation | Towards research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital | $25,000 |
| Camp Fire USA First Texas | Towards El Tesoro de la Vida camperships ($3,500) and general support ($15,099) | $18,599 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County | General operating support | $15,195 |
| Individual | Towards Anti-Sex Trafficking | $15,000 |
| Mission India | Towards adult literacy classes | $12,309 |
| Endowment Fund of Rotary ClubFt Wor | Towards the TCC Scholarship fund ($7,000) and towards Veterans Served at The James L. West Center ($5,000) | $12,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | General operating support | $10,019 |
| Crazy8 Ministries | General operating support and Land Fund | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Laurelton | Towards renovations | $10,000 |
| The WARM Place | General operating support | $9,961 |
| OneChild | Towards child sponsorships ($1,236) and water projects in Kenya ($6,500) | $7,736 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep | Towards scholarships | $7,500 |
| Cancer Care Services | General operating support | $6,472 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Support for Safe Haven | $5,080 |
| Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation | Bring the Conversation to Light suicide prevenation event support | $5,000 |
| Recovery Resource Council | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Tarrant Co | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Youth Equipped to Succeed | Towards the mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Cassata High School | Towards the scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Individual | First Responders Award | $500 |
| Individual | First Responders Award | $500 |
| Individual | First Responders Award | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karol Genovese Del Real
- Lucille Cline-Conway
- Audrey Del Real
- Carlene Dailey
Questions people ask
Does Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation give?
$196,371 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $6,986.
Who runs Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karol Genovese Del Real (President), Lucille Cline-Conway (Director), Audrey Del Real (Director) and Carlene Dailey (Secretary).
What does Vincent Genovese Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.