Italian American Society of Jefferson
To foster activities which exhibit and enhance Italian culture through civic and academic programs in Greater New Orleans and to establish closer ties among the members through these activities
Italian American Society of Jefferson at a glance
In short: Italian American Society of Jefferson gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $475,577
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Italian American Society of Jefferson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cafe Hope ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Italian American Society of Jefferson gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Hope Marrero, LA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $475,577 | $78,588 | $55,054 | $10,000 | 1 | $24,440 |
| 2024 | $436,358 | $61,380 | $62,816 | $10,000 | 1 | $19,321 |
| 2023 | $426,065 | $113,851 | $95,984 | $9,100 | 1 | $15,265 |
| 2022 | $397,197 | $85,936 | $43,783 | $10,000 | 1 | $9,268 |
| 2021 | $393,991 | $137,790 | $33,755 | $10,000 | 1 | $20,544 |
| 2020 | $283,330 | $29,249 | $20,082 | $8,000 | 1 | $10,450 |
About Italian American Society of Jefferson
Based on IRS filings
Italian American Society of Jefferson is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Gretna, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $476K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Italian American Society of Jefferson is led by Wayne Nocito, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayne Nocito
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Reigne
Sergeant at Arms
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Dimarco
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Celino
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Illg
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Matrana
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Italian American Society of Jefferson
How much does Italian American Society of Jefferson give each year?
Italian American Society of Jefferson gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Italian American Society of Jefferson?
Italian American Society of Jefferson reported $476K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79K.
What is Italian American Society of Jefferson?
Italian American Society of Jefferson is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Gretna, LA. It holds $476K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Italian American Society of Jefferson operate?
Italian American Society of Jefferson has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Italian American Society of Jefferson's EIN?
Italian American Society of Jefferson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0890199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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