Public Benefit : Community and Housing Development
Sons of Italy Foundation
Preserving Italian American culture and improving lives
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 09/2007)
Contact Information
Sons of Italy Foundation
219 E Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
tel: (202) 547-2900
fax: (202) 546-8168
EIN: 23-6276526
Leadership (FYE 09/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip R. Piccigallo | National Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $77,968 | 4.64% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) is the philanthropic arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), the oldest and largest organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. The SIF was founded in 1959 as a private, grant-making institution with the purpose of preserving Italian American culture, encouraging educational excellence among Italian Americans and improving lives in other areas. The main focuses of the SIF's charitable giving include: educational programs and scholarships, cultural preservation and advancement, medical research, disaster relief and special projects. The SIF also awards grants to organizations that preserve and advance Italian culture in the United States. To date, the SIF has given more than $93 million to these efforts.
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|---|---|---|
| Sons of Italy Foundation - DC | 20.46 | 0 Stars |
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|---|---|---|
| Sons of Italy Foundation - DC | 20.46 | 0 Stars |
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