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ITALIAN WELFARE LEAGUE INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131624051 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P84Z · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · italianwelfareleague.org
revenue
$359K
expenses
$306K
net assets
$596K
employees
1
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS OF ITALIAN EXTRACTION AND CAUSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Italian Welfare League Inc. is a New York-based nonprofit founded in 1920 that provides financial grants to Italian American children and families in need, particularly those coping with disabilities and trauma. The organization supports individuals and charitable programs through fundraising events, primarily its annual luncheon. It focuses on aiding families of Italian extraction in the New York metropolitan area.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Autumn in New York Luncheon
Fundraising event that raises funds for the organization's grantmaking; includes sponsorships, journal advertising, and live/silent auctions.
Grants Program
Provides financial grants to local families, schools, and programs for medical, educational, home safety, and other needs supporting Italian American children with special needs and disabilities.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding grants to charitable organizations and individuals of Italian extraction
      Provides financial support to recognized charitable organizations and needy individuals of Italian heritage through donations. This includes both institutional grants and direct aid to individuals.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organizing annual fundraising luncheon events
      Hosts an annual luncheon event to raise funds and engage supporters, including recognition of honorees. Proceeds support grant programs for children and families in need.
  • Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 1 activity
    • Organizing community celebrations for beneficiaries
      Plans and hosts events such as Easter celebrations to serve and uplift beneficiaries, particularly within the Italian American community.
  • Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
    • Providing direct support services for individuals with special needs
      Delivers direct services such as funding for therapeutic aides, access to hippotherapy, specialized bicycles, and other adaptive resources for children and individuals with special needs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding grants for medical, educational, and home safety needs related to trauma and disabilities
      Provides annual grants to local families, programs, and schools to support medical care, education, home safety, and other needs arising from trauma and disabilities, with a focus on special needs children.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$359K
Contributions & grants$54K15%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$301K
expenses
Total expenses$306K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$232K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$599K
Cash$433K
Investments$155K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$596K
Liquid reserves23.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • BEA TUSIANI — CHAIRWOMAN EMERITA
  • CELESTE MARCHIONE-MALTZMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRAN GALLINARI — BOARD MEMBER
  • GIOVANNA R STELLARI — BOARD MEMBER
  • IVANA GIUNTOLI-MCCOTTER — CHAIRWOMAN
  • JOAN PREZIOSO — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTIN KNOWLES — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA CARLOZZI — BOARD MEMBER
  • LUCREZIA GALLELLI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROSE M PANNINI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Adults & Children with Learning Disabilities Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • American Red Cross Partner — Collaborated with the American Red Cross’s Italian Committee in post-World War I resettlement efforts.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Traces organizational origins to the resettlement work of the American Red Cross's Italian Committee after World War I.
  • Angela’s House Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Association for Children with Down Syndrome Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Children’s Skin Disease Foundation Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Dancing Dreams Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Developmental Disabilities Institute Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Facebook Network — Has a presence on Facebook for outreach and communication
  • Instagram Network — Has a presence on Instagram for outreach and communication
  • Italian Welfare League of New York Network — Organization referred to in membership invitation, indicating the board is part of this entity.
  • Rocking Horse Rehab Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Special Strides Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Speech Language Pathology in Motion Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
  • Yellow Boots Partner — Organization supported by the Italian Welfare League
strategies · 2

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.

  • Event-Based Fundraising to Sustain Philanthropy
    methodology: event-based_fundraising
    By hosting annual luncheons and special events, the organization generates consistent funding and community engagement because event-driven giving leverages social participation, donor recognition, and tax-deductible incentives to sustain long-term charitable support.
  • Targeted Grantmaking for High-Impact Support
    methodology: targeted_grantmaking
    By directing funds to individuals and organizations serving Italian Americans, special needs children, and those affected by trauma or disability, the organization produces measurable community welfare improvements because focused interventions in medical, educational, and home environments address root causes of disadvantage and maximize social return on philanthropic investment.