The Mourning Dove Foundation
The Mourning Dove Foundation is a private foundation based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $97,000 to charitable organizations.
The Mourning Dove Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mourning Dove Foundation gave $97K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,000
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,063
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $612,422
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mourning Dove 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. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Sleopard Rd, Berwyn, PA 19312
Phone: (610) 687-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mourning Dove Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Hospital of Philidelphia ($30K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania (73%), New York (12%), Arkansas (8%), California (4%), and Oregon (3%). The listed 2025 grants also include $1,000 to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, based in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mourning Dove Foundation gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 198% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $97K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Philidelphia Philidelphia, PA | General | $30,000 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust Newtown Square, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Devon Preparatory School Devon, PA | General | $8,000 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Fayetteville, AR | General | $8,000 |
| Mary McDowell Friends School Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Camp Cranium Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Butte Falls Community School Partnership Butte Falls, OR | General | $2,500 |
| Uniondocs Inc Ridgewood, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children West Chester, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Gods Love We Deliver New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612,422 | $93,548 | $124,720 | $97,000 | 16 | $97,000 | $69,240 | $47,396 |
| 2024 | $643,894 | $53,753 | $76,135 | $48,500 | 4 | $48,500 | $29,033 | $46,225 |
| 2023 | $666,272 | $24,363 | $79,788 | $53,500 | 4 | $53,500 | $725 | $43,213 |
| 2022 | $721,434 | $35,503 | $51,644 | $32,500 | 6 | $32,500 | $20,709 | $44,317 |
| 2021 | $737,545 | $50,017 | $70,128 | $40,000 | 3 | $40,000 | $19,889 | $51,015 |
| 2020 | $757,525 | $21,802 | $53,642 | $28,000 | 4 | — | — | $45,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mourning Dove Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a hospital, a conservation trust, schools, churches, and other charitable organizations. The Willistown Conservation Trust describes its mission as preserving and managing open land and the natural and community resources of the Willistown area and nearby communities. Butte Falls Community School Partnership describes its mission as promoting community affiliation and civic responsibility for people of all ages. UnionDocs describes its work as bringing together experimental media-makers, journalists, critical thinkers, and local partners to explore expressions of human experience and visions for the future.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $97,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, $25,000 to Willistown Conservation Trust, $8,000 to Devon Preparatory School, and $8,000 to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Other recipients included Mary McDowell Friends School and Camp Cranium, each receiving $5,000; Butte Falls Community School Partnership and UnionDocs, each receiving $2,500; and Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children, which received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles A. Genuardi as president, Patricia T. Genuardi as vice-president, Joy P. Mears as secretary, and Charles G. Genuardi as treasurer. It lists Damian G. Genuardi and Catherine A. Ciocca as directors.
The Mourning Dove Foundation is led by Charles G. Genuardi, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles G. Genuardi
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Ciocca
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Damian G. Genuardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joy P. Mears
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia T. Genuardi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mourning Dove Foundation
How much does The Mourning Dove Foundation give each year?
The Mourning Dove Foundation gave $97K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 4 grants.
What is The Mourning Dove Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mourning Dove Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,063, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mourning Dove Foundation give grants?
The Mourning Dove Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Arkansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mourning Dove Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mourning Dove Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mourning Dove Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mourning Dove Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Hospital of Philidelphia ($30,000), Willistown Conservation Trust ($25,000) and Devon Preparatory School ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mourning Dove Foundation?
The Mourning Dove Foundation reported $612K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mourning Dove Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a hospital, a conservation trust, schools, churches, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mourning Dove 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 Mourning Dove Foundation's EIN?
The Mourning Dove Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3102205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mourning Dove 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Mourning Dove Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Mourning Dove Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mourning-dove-foundation-morg_17dcbf84cf9b40c5a56965d1e371d0a3
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