Italian American Forum Inc
The Italian American Forum, a network of business and community leaders, serves as the catalyst where ideas and views on issues can be exchanged while supporting worthwhile initiatives dedicated to promoting and preserving the italian and italian American heritage.
Italian American Forum Inc at a glance
In short: Italian American Forum Inc gave $76K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $10,871
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $353,405
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Italian American Forum Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hortus Foundation Inc ($15K). Together the top 7 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hortus Foundation Inc Hartsdale, NY | Contributes to the san clemente basilica restoration, which focuses on the fresco of saint charles borromeo giving alms to the poor, attributed to the carracci school. | $15,000 |
| The Picture House Regional Film Center Pelham, NY | Community-based, mission-driven, non-profit alternative to commercial movie theaters, presenting the best in independent, documentary, and classic cinema. Organizes annual westchester italian film festival. | $15,000 |
| Columbus Citizen Foundation New York, NY | Public charity and member organization; fosters appreciation for italian American culture and heritage; support scholarship program 40 yrs ago and has awarded 40 million to 400 students. | $11,000 |
| Enrico Fermi Educational Fund of Yonkers Inc Tuckahoe, NY | Provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors with traceable italian heritage within yonkers and Westchester county. | $10,000 |
| Italian Welfare League New York, NY | One of oldest charities in ny with mission to help local families of italian descent whose children have medical challenges such as autism, and special needs; provide support to families in the bronx and westchester area | $10,000 |
| The National Italian American Foundation Washington, DC | Nationwide organization granting scholarships to students of italian descent; voyage of discovery program offers students the possibility to explore and learn the culture of their ancestors. | $10,000 |
| Fieri Scholarship Fund Hawthorne, NY | Promote our shared italian American heritage while supporting academic excellence with scholarships. | $5,100 |
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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 | $353,405 | $216,680 | $211,288 | $76,100 | 7 | $8,739 |
| 2023 | $313,313 | $198,709 | $101,864 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $221,418 | $178,003 | $96,782 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $149,047 | $151,481 | $117,073 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $116,639 | $78,950 | $98,615 | — | — | — |
About Italian American Forum Inc
Based on IRS filings
Italian American Forum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bronxville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $353K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Italian American Forum Inc is led by Janet Difiore, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Difiore
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Domenick Ciaccia
Director
Chairman → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Calvelli
Director
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Carlozzi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Caruso
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Cali
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Terri Ferri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Maddalena
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ruhl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Solimine Jr.
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D'arcangelo
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Veneruso
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Francis Nicolai (2020–2023) — Chairman Emeritus
- Former: Joseph Armentano (2023) — Chairman
- Former: Andrew Spano (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony Enea (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony Maddalena (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terri Ferri (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Italian American Forum Inc
How much does Italian American Forum Inc give each year?
Italian American Forum Inc gave $76K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Italian American Forum Inc's typical grant size?
Italian American Forum Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,871, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Italian American Forum Inc give grants?
Italian American Forum Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Italian American Forum Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Italian American Forum Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Italian American Forum Inc's largest grantees?
Italian American Forum Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hortus Foundation Inc ($15,000), The Picture House Regional Film Center ($15,000) and Columbus Citizen Foundation ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Italian American Forum Inc?
Italian American Forum Inc reported $353K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is Italian American Forum Inc?
Italian American Forum Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bronxville, NY. It holds $353K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Italian American Forum Inc's EIN?
Italian American Forum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1621376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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