Genuardi Family Foundation
The Genuardi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Established in 2001 after the sale of the family’s supermarket business, it gives back to communities in Southeastern Pennsylvania and supports nonprofit providers of direct services.
Genuardi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Genuardi Family Foundation gave $2.8M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,755,000
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,598
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,131,630
- -7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (9 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Genuardi Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Core Grant Program uses an open online application process and accepts requests from eligible applicants. Applicants should review the program’s eligibility and exclusions before applying. New applicants, applicants who have never received a foundation grant, and former grantees without a Core Grant since 2018 are asked to contact the foundation before starting an application. Applications and deadlines are provided through the foundation’s website and online application process. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Core Grant application deadline was March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The foundation states that information about the 2027 program, including its deadline, will be provided in fall 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Core Grant application deadline was March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
- Contact
Application contact: Marisa C Ferst
Mailing address: 460 Norristown Road Suite 320, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 834-2030
Website: https://genuardifamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Genuardi Family Foundation
Who Genuardi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
481 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 446 grants of 481 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Core Grant applicants must provide a majority of their services to residents of Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and/or Bucks Counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The foundation gives special consideration to neighborhoods and communities where Genuardi Family Markets operated before 2001. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients, 2% to North Carolina, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Genuardi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 82 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 280% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Operational Support | $1,160,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley Worcester, PA | Operational Support | $210,000 |
| Norristown Zoological Society Norristown, PA | Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Jefferson Einstein Medical Center Montgomery East Norriton, PA | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| The Open Link Pennsburg, PA | Operational Support | $75,000 |
| Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | Operational Support | $60,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Sandhills NC Carthage, NC | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Social Services Philadelphia, PA | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Center School Abington, PA | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank Exton, PA | Operational Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Since its establishment, the foundation reports funding 2,827 grants totaling $34 million.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,131,630 | $1,812,862 | $3,227,877 | $2,755,000 | 82 | $3,069,006 | $1,712,923 | $1,097,623 |
| 2023 | $18,546,640 | $1,044,800 | $3,223,816 | $2,770,000 | 85 | $3,069,933 | $818,802 | $1,114,109 |
| 2022 | $20,725,656 | $1,152,364 | $3,796,546 | $3,270,000 | 91 | $3,589,586 | $983,463 | $1,260,960 |
| 2021 | $23,370,395 | $3,188,753 | $3,602,205 | $3,077,000 | 108 | $3,388,723 | $3,288,401 | $1,519,768 |
| 2020 | $23,683,849 | $1,713,860 | $3,221,955 | $2,685,000 | 115 | — | $1,527,687 | $1,406,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Genuardi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support the development of healthy individuals, families, and communities by promoting self-sufficiency, hard work, and generosity, with a commitment to caring for the most vulnerable.
The Core Grant Program welcomes requests for general operating and program-specific support from eligible organizations whose direct services address food access and security, homelessness prevention and housing, or job training and placement. Examples among 2024 recipients illustrate a range of services: Chester County Food Bank describes its work as ensuring equitable access to nutritious and familiar food; Dawn’s Place describes providing shelter and support services for women who are victims of trafficking; and Catholic Social Services describes services including rent, utility, and food assistance, housing referrals, and refugee assistance. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 82 grants totaling $2,755,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,160,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The Core Grant Program awards $10,000–$25,000 per year and may award multi-year grants at its discretion.
The largest 2024 grants included $1,160,000 to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, $210,000 to Variety – The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley, $200,000 to Norristown Zoological Society, $100,000 to Jefferson Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, and $75,000 to The Open Link. Each was listed for operational support. Other 2024 recipients included Saint Joseph’s University ($60,000) and Catholic Social Services, Center School, Chester County Food Bank, and Dawn’s Place ($25,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles A. Genuardi, James V. Genuardi, Michael A. Genuardi, Anthony D. Genuardi, David T. Genuardi, Gasper A. Genuardi, Karen J. Loeper, and Michael B. Kennedy as directors. It lists Dominic S. Genuardi Jr. as treasurer and Laurence P. Genuardi as vice president.
The foundation’s website says its nine founding board members are third-generation Genuardi family members and that fourth-generation family members continue the tradition through leadership roles.
Genuardi Family Foundation is led by Beth G. Borrelli, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth G. Borrelli
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anthony D. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles A. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David T. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gasper A. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James V. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen J. Loeper
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael A. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael B. Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria Edwards
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank L. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joy Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christopher A. Genuardi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Dominic S. Genuardi Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurence P. Genuardi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marisa C. Ferst
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joy G. Mears (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Francis L. Genuardi (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Genuardi Family Foundation
How much does Genuardi Family Foundation give each year?
Genuardi Family Foundation gave $2.8M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 85 grants.
What is Genuardi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Genuardi Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $33,598, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Genuardi Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Genuardi Family Foundation give grants?
Genuardi Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norristown, PA (11 grants), Philadelphia, PA (9 grants), Phoenixville, PA (6 grants) and West Chester, PA (6 grants).
Does Genuardi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Genuardi Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (82 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Genuardi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Genuardi Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($1,160,000), Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley ($210,000) and Norristown Zoological Society ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Genuardi Family Foundation?
Genuardi Family Foundation reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Genuardi Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support the development of healthy individuals, families, and communities by promoting self-sufficiency, hard work, and generosity, with a commitment to caring for the most vulnerable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Genuardi Family Foundation?
The Core Grant Program uses an open online application process and accepts requests from eligible applicants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Genuardi Family Foundation's EIN?
Genuardi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3041300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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