Gino And Luciana Diclemente
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, with a strong emphasis on religious initiatives, education, medical care, and assistance for veterans. Its mission reflects a commitment to philanthropy that addresses critical social issues, including hunger relief, homelessness, and child welfare. The foundation funds various organizations that provide medical research and care, as well as those that support youth development and animal welfare. Overall, it aims to make a positive impact across multiple sectors, prioritizing both community and humanitarian needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations with an existing relationship or nomination path to the foundation, especially Michigan-based nonprofits focused on religious work, medical care/research, veterans, education, or modest program support requests in the $1k–$25k range.
Good Fit
- • Known relationship or referral to a board member or past grantee.
- • Michigan-based programs or services (the foundation directs most dollars in-state).
- • Faith-based organizations or religious education programs.
- • Hospitals, medical research centers, cancer research, or patient-care programs.
- • Veterans-support groups and other small to mid-size charities seeking grants in the foundation's typical award bands.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Michigan (about 54% of dollars) but the foundation funded organizations in eight states in the latest year, indicating a regional/multi-state footprint rather than a purely local or fully national pattern.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 30 distinct recipients and the portfolio spans religious groups, medical institutions, veterans organizations, education and other causes, so the observed recipient set is broad for the foundation's size despite some concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation's stated practice is to award grants only to preselected organizations, and only three new recipients appeared in the latest year, so direct entry as an unfamiliar applicant appears unlikely without a nomination or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
