What is the history of the Generoso Pope Foundation?
The Generoso Pope Foundation was established in 1947. It was the result of a natural progression for the Pope family’s long tradition of gift giving back to the community in which they 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. Generoso’s son, Anthony, then presided over the foundation until his passing in 2005. Generoso’s great grandson, David Anthony, presides over the foundation as President today. A good deal of David Anthony’s time during the past two years has been spent developing and organizing his great grandfather’s dream, the Westchester Italian Cultural Center. It is a family foundation honoring its family’s tradition in philanthropy. The Generoso Pope Foundation offices are located in Tuckahoe, New York. Grants are made for organizations, general support, community development, charities, medical research and scholarships through out the United States and the