Sons of Italy in America
THE ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA IS ITALIAN AMERICANS CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE AND HELPING TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW. IT IS THE LARGEST AND LONGEST-ESTABLISHED NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF ITALIAN HERITAGE IN THE UNITED STATES.THE MISSION OF THE ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA IS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE HISTORY, THE TRADITIONS, THE CULTURE AND THE LANGUAGE OF ITALY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL HUMANITY.THE WATSONVILLE LODGE OF OSIA PROMOTES THE ITALIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE, PRESERVES ITALIAN AMERICAN TRADITIONS, HISTORY AND HERITAGE, AS WELL AS PARTICIPANTS IN PHILANTHROPIC AND SOCIAL UNDERTAKINGS. ANNUALLY THE LODGE DONATES TO: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OF ITALIAN DESCENT; THE COOLEY'S ANEMIA AND ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATIONS; SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY(THROUGH THE SONS OF ITALY WESTERN FOUNDATION).THE LODGE ALSO SUPPORTS CHARITABLE CAUSES AS THE NEED ARISES, INCLUDING THE SANTA COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER HUMAN RACE, THE PAJARO VAL
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$663K
+18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$12K
+15.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+15.0% YoY
About Sons of Italy in America
Based on IRS filings
Sons of Italy in America is a nonprofit organization, based in WATSONVILLE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $663K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $159K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $663,196 | $559,931 | $575,225 |
| Revenue | $186,133 | $57,648 | $43,743 |
| Expenses | $65,896 | $72,942 | $59,542 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $159,451 | $35,034 | $25,288 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Freedom Vfw ($11,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM VFW FREEDOM, CA | — | $11,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES DELFINO | Trustee | 0.75 | — |
| MELISSA RIMASSA | Trustee | — | — |
| CHERYL DAUGHENBAUGH | Head Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| LESTER PEDRAZZINI | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| KENDRA CLEARY | ORATOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID DELFINO | FINANCIAL SECRE | 1 | — |
| CASEY CLARK | RECORDING SECRE | 1 | — |
| LINDA ERBE | CHAPLAIN | 0.75 | — |
| JANEY LEONARDICH | President | 2 | — |
| ALICE BANKHEAD | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| DAVID DELFINO | FIN SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| SILVIA PREVEDELLI | Vice President | 0.75 | — |
| KENDRA CLEARY | MISTRESS OF CER | 0.5 | — |
| MELISSA RIMASSA | HISTORIAN | 0.5 | — |
| MARTHA MUZZI | MISTRESS OF CER | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN JACOBS | Trustee | — | — |
| EVAN MEHL | SENTINEL | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Sons of Italy in America?
As of 2024, Sons of Italy in America holds $663K in total assets with $186K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $12K in 2024.
Where does Sons of Italy in America operate?
Sons of Italy in America has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Sons of Italy in America award?
In 2024, Sons of Italy in America awarded 1 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sons of Italy in America's EIN?
Sons of Italy in America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7633495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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