America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
To increase American understanding of italian language and culture and to enhance friendly relations between italy and the united states of America.
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia at a glance
In short: America-Italy Society of Philadelphia reported $47K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $46,579 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +676.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,004,451
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $684,685
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $41,401
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $631,986
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
- Next open deadline
- May 15, 2027 (America-Italy Society of Philadelphia Scholarship for Study Abroad in Italy)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia Scholarship for Study Abroad in Italy
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
Amount
$3K
Deadline
May 15, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Vittorini Award for Undergraduate Excellence in Italian
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
Amount
Multiple awards: $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $50
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who America-Italy Society of Philadelphia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How America-Italy Society of Philadelphia gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $82K (2020). In 2024 it reported $47K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lenape Regional High School District Shamong, NJ | To Support the Italian Education Programs | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,004,451 | $684,685 | $631,986 | $46,579 | Total only | $41,401 |
| 2023 | $1,319,023 | $601,576 | $544,386 | $6,000 | 1 | $39,565 |
| 2022 | $1,332,497 | $546,377 | $569,457 | $35,000 | 3 | $20,665 |
| 2021 | $1,233,626 | $616,436 | $503,545 | $38,000 | 3 | $16,639 |
| 2020 | $1,020,146 | $567,408 | $518,406 | $81,500 | 7 | $13,923 |
| 2019 | $754,898 | $510,005 | $391,180 | $24,200 | 5 | $14,706 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
Based on IRS filings
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $47K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is led by Elisa Schwab Clewis, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisa Schwab Clewis
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Franca Ghiselli
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$83K (2024)
Katherine Warriner
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Brian Rose
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bean
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrizia Germano
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lammey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Meleski
Co-Vice President
Director → Co-Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Leto
Co-Vice President
Vice President → Co-Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ute Striker
President Emerita
President → President Emerita, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blaise Tobia
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Franca Riccardi (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Christopher Scarpa (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Davyd Booth (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mario Mestichelli (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $83K, to Franca Ghiselli (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
How much does America-Italy Society of Philadelphia give each year?
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia reported $47K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is America-Italy Society of Philadelphia?
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $685K.
What is America-Italy Society of Philadelphia?
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does America-Italy Society of Philadelphia operate?
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia has awarded grants in Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is America-Italy Society of Philadelphia's EIN?
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1539206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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