Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester
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Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester at a glance
In short: Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester gave $120K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,607,398
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Hall ($20K). Together the top 5 received $100K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Hall Rochester, NY | Need Based Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Aquinas Institute Rochester, NY | Need Based Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Bishop Kearney Rochester, NY | Need Based Scholarships | $20,000 |
| St John Bosco East Rochester, NY | Need Based Scholarships | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Rochester, NY | Need Based Scholarships | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,607,398 | $303,567 | $217,559 | $120,000 | 6 | $79,392 |
| 2023 | $1,455,214 | $167,559 | $211,683 | $120,000 | 6 | $-914 |
| 2022 | $1,334,751 | $164,407 | $88,485 | — | — | $-9,663 |
| 2021 | $1,425,429 | $403,587 | $196,392 | $120,000 | 6 | $229,177 |
| 2020 | $1,327,688 | $185,036 | $124,003 | $60,600 | 6 | $43,804 |
About Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester
Based on IRS filings
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester is a public charity, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $79K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester is led by Yvonne Caternolo, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yvonne Caternolo
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$32K (2022) → $39K (2024)
Phil Pecora
President
Director → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Colaruotolo
Co-Chairman
Chairman → Co-Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tambe
Co-Chairman
Vice Chairman → Co-Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Cotroneo Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Calabrese Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Hon Alesi
Director
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Manuel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Decarolis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Porretti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Winkelbauer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Baranello Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Calabrese-Cirocco
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Qualidieri
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Eidlin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Guido
At Large
Director → At Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Pavia
Secretary
At Large → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Sorge
President Elect
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Dimarco
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcello Battisti
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Diluigi
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel P. Merlo Esq.
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Anthony Meleo (2020–2023) — At Large
- Former: Giovani Lidestri (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Dimarco II (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Carbone (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Billitier (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen V. Dorazio (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Shelly Eggert (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: John Demarco (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Palumbo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christopher Ciaccio (2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Ciaccio (2020) — Director
- Former: Lauren Kolb (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Bartolotta (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $39K, to Yvonne Caternolo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester
How much does Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester give each year?
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester gave $120K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $120K across 6 grants.
What is Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester's typical grant size?
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester give grants?
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (4 grants).
Does Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Need Based Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester's largest grantees?
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Hall ($20,000), Aquinas Institute ($20,000) and Bishop Kearney ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester?
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $304K.
What is Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester's EIN?
Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1318224. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 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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