Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland
Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland is a public charity based in Manchester, Maryland. It raises funds for qualified charitable organizations and scholarships for students in need. The organization was formed in 1953 and says its work grew from postwar relief efforts for Italy.
Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland at a glance
In short: Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland reported $460K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $460,082 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +51.9% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,899,687
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $886,697
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $29,703
- -53.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $935,081
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 Demario Drive, Manchester, MD 21102
Phone: (443) 791-5726
Website: https://mdaiac.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Maryland (88%). Other reported recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania (7%), Tennessee (2%), Virginia (2%), and an unspecified state (1%). The website describes the SnoBall scholarship proceeds as supporting college-bound high school students in the Baltimore area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland gives
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2023) to $460K (2025). In 2025 it reported $460K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Baltimore, MD | General Support | $87,532 |
| Calvert Hall College Towson, MD | General Support | $49,500 |
| Loyola Blakefield HS Nottingham, MD | General Support | $34,400 |
| St Agnes Hospital Foundation Baltimore, MD | — | $27,000 |
| The Community School Baltimore, MD | — | $23,445 |
| Shriners Hospital Philly Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $20,100 |
| Maryvale Prepatory School Lutherville Timonium, MD | General Support | $14,140 |
| Columbus Celebrations Inc Ellicott City, MD | General Support | $10,690 |
| Vehicles for Change Halethorpe, MD | — | $9,410 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | — | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,899,687 | $886,697 | $935,081 | $460,082 | Total only | $29,703 |
| 2024 | $1,809,004 | $847,057 | $1,044,636 | $302,897 | 16 | $63,300 |
| 2023 | $1,925,787 | $858,277 | $831,613 | $156,520 | 15 | $42,343 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds to contribute to qualified charitable organizations and make scholarships to students in need. Its website also describes purposes that include supporting charitable, scientific, and educational endeavors and providing scholarship opportunities to needy and qualified young people of Italian heritage.
Its 2024 grants show support for educational, health, and community organizations. For example, the South Baltimore Learning Corporation describes its mission as improving the self-sufficiency of educationally disadvantaged adults through literacy, life-skills, and career-preparation services. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 16 grants totaling $302,897. Grants ranged from $350 to $87,532, with a median of $10,050. Notable grants included $87,532 to Loyola University, $49,500 to Calvert Hall College, $34,400 to Loyola Blakefield HS, $27,000 to St. Agnes Hospital Foundation, and $23,445 to The Community School. The filing listed general support as the purpose for several grants.
The 2024 filing describes a member-led decision process: members vote on decisions at monthly meetings, subject to a quorum. It also states that members authorize the finance committee to review and approve the Form 990 before filing and that members can review it.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Dyer as president and Phil Lazzati as vice president. The organization’s website lists Mark Dardozzi as president, Pat Dyer as first vice president, Tony DiCara as second vice president and secretary, Bob Iannucci as third vice president, Rich de Mario as treasurer, Chris Mazzulli as assistant treasurer, and Steve Taormino as assistant secretary.
Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland is led by Patrick Dyer, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Dyer
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Shaw
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Phil Lazzati
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland
How much does Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland give each year?
Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland reported $460K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $303K across 16 grants.
How large is Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland?
Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $887K.
What does Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds to contribute to qualified charitable organizations and make scholarships to students in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland?
Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mdaiac.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland make grants?
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Maryland (88%). Other reported recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania (7%), Tennessee (2%), Virginia (2%), and an unspecified state (1%). The website describes the SnoBall scholarship proceeds as supporting college-bound high school students in the Baltimore area.
What is Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland's EIN?
Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6057324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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