named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Charitable Giving
Donates to local causes including fire departments, hospitals, scholarship funds, and social justice initiatives
Cultural and Social Events
Hosts regular events including Italian feasts, dances, movie nights, and holiday celebrations open to members and the public
Memorial Park/Garden
Honors veterans and 9/11 victims with commemorative features; accepts donations for personalized bricks, benches, and trees
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to children of members and local students to support higher education
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 2 activities
- Organizes community health and cultural eventsRuns community programs including blood bank events, Italian feasts, and social dances aimed at promoting health, welfare, and cultural traditions.
- Provides fellowship for Italian AmericansPromotes social and cultural fellowship among Italian Americans through organized gatherings and community engagement.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship programs for young Italian AmericansProvides scholarships to young Italian Americans, with over $36 million awarded to date, primarily supporting members' children.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funds charitable initiatives in health, education, and cultural preservationProvides funding for medical research, disaster relief, education, and cultural preservation, with over $80 million donated to date, distributed to local and national organizations.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operates lodge and catering facility for eventsOwns and operates a lodge building and catering hall in Deer Park, NY, hosting multiple annual events and benefits, some open to non-members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for recognition of Italian American military serviceSpearheaded advocacy efforts supporting Tony Casamento’s campaign to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$70K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$134K
Program expenses25%
Admin / overhead75%
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash$91K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$128K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 19
- ANN ARRIGALI — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA NAPOLI — DIRECTOR
- BILL LAMONT — DIRECTOR ADVISORY BOARD
- BOB SAVINO — DIRECTOR
- CARMINE E SOLDANO — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- CAROL NANI — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- CATHY LAMERTI — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- COSIMO SCOCCO — DIRECTOR
- DAN CICALE — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- DANIEL CALISE — CEO/PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- DOMENICA CALDERELLO — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- GENE BARTALINI — DIRECTOR
- GLORIA TOSCANO — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- JAN VIGIANO — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- JOHN DESTEFANO — DIRECTOR
- LUCILLE ROMANELLO — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- MARY ANN DECOSTANZO — DISTRICT DEPUTY TO BRUMIDI LODGE
- PATRICIA RUSSO — PRINCIPAL TRUSTEE
- PHIL MANIACI — ORATOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Boy Scouts of America Partner — Recipient of charitable contributions from the lodge.
- Cleary School for the Deaf Partner — Recipient of charitable contributions from the lodge.
- Commission for Social Justice Partner — Recipient of charitable contributions from the lodge.
- Deer Park Fire Department Partner — Recipient of charitable contributions from the lodge.
- Garibaldi’s Meucci Museum Partner — Recipient of charitable contributions from the lodge.
- Girl Scouts of America Partner — Recipient of charitable contributions from the lodge.
- OSIA Network — Member organization within the Order of the Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) network.
- Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Network — Member lodge of the national Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America organization.
- Order Sons of Italy in America Network — Local chapter of the national Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), operating under its framework.
- St. Francis Hospital Heart Fund Partner — Recipient of charitable contributions from the lodge.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Engagement to Anchor Community Identitymethodology: civic_engagementBy adopting a civic-oriented approach, the organization strengthens local ties and sustains long-term community support, because linking cultural identity to civic participation reinforces relevance and collective agency.
- Community Fellowship as a Mechanism for Cultural Continuitymethodology: community_fellowshipBy fostering fellowship among Italian Americans, the organization sustains cultural engagement and collective identity, because social connection reinforces participation and long-term community cohesion.
- Cultural Preservation Through Heritage Activationmethodology: cultural-preservationBy actively honoring Italian heritage and cultural traditions within American life, the organization strengthens Italian American identity and fosters intergenerational continuity, because shared cultural practice reinforces group belonging and community resilience.
- Youth Investment to Sustain Cultural Engagementmethodology: invest-in-youthBy offering scholarships and youth programs, the organization cultivates future leadership and enduring cultural connection among young Italian Americans, because early engagement builds lifelong commitment to community and heritage.