Italian Community Services
Italian Community Services is a San Francisco-based private foundation that supports education related to Italian language and culture in the Bay Area, alongside senior events and community services. The organization describes itself as serving the Italian and Italian-American community and preserving Italian culture.
Italian Community Services at a glance
In short: Italian Community Services gave $97K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,500
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,423
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $7,579,881
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Italian Community Services
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applicants can complete an online form for the Riccio Grant.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says the application form opens in April and closes in June. The 2026 cycle described on the website is in the past; the website says applications for 2027 funds will open in spring 2027.
- Deadline
- The filing says the application form opens in April and closes in June.
- Contact
Application contact: Italian Community Services
Mailing address: 678 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 362-6423
Website: https://www.italiancs.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Italian Community Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Italingua Institute ($10K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing states that grants are restricted to the seven San Francisco Bay Area counties served by the organization. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Italian Community Services gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $213K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Italingua Institute San Francisco, CA | Educational Support | $10,000 |
| Museo L' Italo Americano San Francisco, CA | Educational Support | $10,000 |
| St Peter & Paul San Francisco, CA | Educational Supportgeneral Support | $10,000 |
| La Scuola International School San Francisco, CA | Educational Support | $9,500 |
| Marin Catholic High School Kentfield, CA | Educational Support | $9,500 |
| Burlingame High School Burlingame, CA | Educational Support | $8,000 |
| Lowell High School San Francisco, CA | Educational Supportgeneral Support | $8,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena School Burlingame, CA | Educational Support | $6,000 |
| Spazio Italiano Language School San Francisco, CA | Educational Support | $6,000 |
| San Rafael High School San Rafael, CA | Educational Support | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,579,881 | $1,313,329 | $998,291 | $96,500 | 13 | $255,378 | $716,104 |
| 2024 | $7,282,578 | $1,193,134 | $952,880 | $90,000 | 11 | $220,573 | $627,975 |
| 2023 | $7,051,183 | $1,147,665 | $862,221 | $64,000 | 9 | $214,116 | $335,839 |
| 2022 | $6,791,476 | $730,013 | $1,013,635 | $51,000 | 6 | $188,803 | $83,937 |
| 2021 | $7,069,332 | $905,499 | $949,433 | $213,242 | 1 | $213,242 | $252,204 |
| 2020 | $7,107,955 | $706,694 | $627,955 | $177,213 | 1 | — | $350,485 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Italian Community Services states that its mission is to preserve Italian culture and provide trusted services and resources so community members can thrive. Its Riccio Educational Grant Program recognizes schools and organizations that teach and promote Italian language and culture in the San Francisco Bay Area. The funder says grants may support, grow, or start language and cultural enrichment programs; most are used for classroom materials or teacher enrichment or salaries.
In describing their own missions, ItaLingua Institute says it promotes modern Italian language and culture through teaching and cultural events, while Istituto Italiano Scuola says it offers Italian classes and promotes Italian culture. La Scuola International School describes its mission as inspiring brave learners to shape the future.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $96,500. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $8,000. Notable awards included $10,000 each to ItaLingua Institute, Museo Italo Americano, and St Peter & Paul; $9,500 each to La Scuola International School and Marin Catholic High School; and $8,000 each to Burlingame High School and Lowell High School.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants can apply through an online form. The filing states that grants are available only in the seven San Francisco Bay Area counties served by the organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen E Leveroni as president, Elisabetta Ghisini as vice president, Mario G Paolini Jr as secretary, Ronald J Derenzi as treasurer, and Sandy Baumgarten as auxiliary president. Listed board members are Elena Angeli, Frank Billante, Romana Bracco, Federico Brocero, and Paolo Colavita.
Italian Community Services is led by Vyria Paselk, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vyria Paselk
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $157K (2025)
Sandy Baumgarten
Auxiliary President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Leveroni
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luigi E. Pinotti
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario G. Paolini Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald J. Derenzi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Rizzi
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claude Perasso
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David T. Giannini
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Angeli
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elisabetta Ghisini
Vice President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Federico Brocero
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Billante
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilia Salomone-Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph P. Russoniello
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Dondero
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leana C. Giannini
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Pignati
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Donati
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Micheli
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matteo Daste
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paolo Colavita
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul D. Tonelli
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cuneo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Romana Bracco
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Padovese
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald G. Parachini (2020–2021) — Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $157K, to Vyria Paselk (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Italian Community Services
How much does Italian Community Services give each year?
Italian Community Services gave $97K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 11 grants.
What is Italian Community Services's typical grant size?
Italian Community Services's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,423, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Italian Community Services give grants?
Italian Community Services gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (9 grants) and Burlingame, CA (2 grants).
Does Italian Community Services give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Italian Community Services's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (11 grants).
Who are Italian Community Services's largest grantees?
Italian Community Services's largest 2025 grantees include Italingua Institute ($10,000), Museo L' Italo Americano ($10,000) and St Peter & Paul ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Italian Community Services?
Italian Community Services reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Italian Community Services fund?
Italian Community Services states that its mission is to preserve Italian culture and provide trusted services and resources so community members can thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Italian Community Services?
The 2025 filing says applicants can complete an online form for the Riccio Grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Italian Community Services's EIN?
Italian Community Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1196199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Italian Community Services funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/italian-community-services-morg_bbbca7c6379a424bb83f0abaddbabc5c
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