The Enrico Foundation
The Enrico Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it reported 29 grants totaling $1,201,985 to charitable organizations, including universities, schools, churches, and community-service organizations.
The Enrico Foundation at a glance
In short: The Enrico Foundation gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state Texas. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,201,985
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,448
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $59,611,885
- +6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% 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 The Enrico Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3899 Maple Ave 410, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 520-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Enrico Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Diocese of Dallas ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 119 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 41% of grant dollars, North Carolina 24%, Massachusetts 15%, Montana 9%, and Wisconsin 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Enrico Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $82K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Dallas Dallas, TX | General | $250,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General | $232,000 |
| Babson College Babson Park, MA | General | $176,000 |
| American Prairie Bozeman, MT | General | $100,000 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | General | $100,000 |
| V Foundation Cary, NC | General | $58,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Dallas Dallas, TX | General | $50,000 |
| The Lamplighter School Dallas, TX | General | $41,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | General | $35,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church Dallas, TX | General | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,611,885 | $4,319,094 | $2,374,195 | $1,201,985 | 29 | $1,201,985 | $3,313,302 | $2,721,286 |
| 2023 | $56,156,012 | $2,757,624 | $2,550,530 | $1,596,329 | 27 | $1,596,329 | $1,982,583 | $2,401,510 |
| 2022 | $52,633,805 | $2,002,202 | $2,053,691 | $716,751 | 30 | $716,751 | $924,073 | $2,355,215 |
| 2021 | $61,165,159 | $4,578,873 | $1,478,133 | $799,262 | 25 | $799,262 | $4,013,880 | $2,547,484 |
| 2020 | $51,547,172 | $3,248,707 | $773,957 | $81,718 | 8 | — | $2,731,146 | $2,151,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Enrico Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions include education, addressing poverty and hunger, and supporting military service members and their families. For example, Babson College says it educates entrepreneurial leaders, while Catholic Charities of Dallas says it works to address poverty, hunger, and homelessness. The North Texas Food Bank describes its mission as closing the hunger gap in North Texas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,201,985. Grants ranged from $322 to $250,000, with a median grant of $8,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $250,000 to the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, $232,000 to Duke University, $176,000 to Babson College, $100,000 to American Prairie, and $100,000 to Marquette University. Other recipients included the V Foundation ($58,000), Catholic Charities of Dallas ($50,000), the Lamplighter School ($41,000), North Texas Food Bank ($35,000), Holy Trinity Church ($25,000), Holy Trinity School ($25,000), and the Met Opera ($22,243).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rosemary Enrico, deceased May 6, 2025, as director; Aaron J. Enrico and Catherine B. Enrico as directors; and Terence C. Sullivan as treasurer.
The Enrico Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron J. Enrico
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine B. Enrico
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terence C. Sullivan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosemary Enrico (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Deceased 5/6/2025
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 The Enrico Foundation
How much does The Enrico Foundation give each year?
The Enrico Foundation gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 27 grants.
What is The Enrico Foundation's typical grant size?
The Enrico Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $41,448, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Enrico Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Enrico Foundation give grants?
The Enrico Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (24%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (15 grants), Bozeman, MT (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Cary, NC (2 grants).
Does The Enrico Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Enrico Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Enrico Foundation's largest grantees?
The Enrico Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Diocese of Dallas ($250,000), Duke University ($232,000) and Babson College ($176,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Enrico Foundation?
The Enrico Foundation reported $59.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Enrico Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions include education, addressing poverty and hunger, and supporting military service members and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Enrico Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Enrico Foundation's EIN?
The Enrico Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2871636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Enrico Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Enrico Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-enrico-foundation-morg_9a426920d3364321af21af750c81eb42
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