named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Feast of the Assumption
Religious and cultural celebration in August featuring a Mass, parade, fireworks, and community gathering to honor Italian Catholic traditions.
Dell'Assunta Recipe Book
Community-published cookbook with 270 traditional Italian family recipes; all proceeds support local charities.
Hofstra Reading Program Scholarship
Scholarship program for children with reading difficulties to attend educational programs at Hofstra University.
International Disaster Relief
Financial and material aid for disaster-affected communities in Italy, including post-war relief, earthquake recovery, and flood response.
Support for Bridges to Community
Contributions to volunteer-led construction of homes and schools in Nicaragua, supporting member-led humanitarian work.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 3 activities
- Funding charitable causes beyond WestburySupports regional and national charitable organizations including St. Jude's Hospital, the American Red Cross, Island Harvest, and the Wounded Warrior Project through financial contributions.
- Funding community organizations in WestburyProvides financial donations to local groups in Westbury supporting seniors, community beautification, and church and school infrastructure.
- Funding international disaster reliefProvides financial aid for earthquake and flood relief efforts in Italy.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding educational scholarshipsEstablishes and funds a scholarship program for children with reading difficulties to attend the Hofstra Reading Program.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funding local charities through cookbook salesDonates all proceeds from the sale of a family recipe cookbook to local charitable organizations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding member-led volunteer initiativesProvides financial support for member Tony D'Urso's volunteer work with Bridges to Community in Nicaragua.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$23K33%
Program service revenue$12K18%
Investment income$28K39%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$391K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$391K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANNA BUFFOLINO — TRUSTEE
- ANTONIO RAZZANO — DIRECTOR
- CAROL CROWE — TRUSTEE
- JEN BOWMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN IADEVAIA — DIRECTOR
- KENNY ST JOHN — TRUSTEE
- LUCIA IZZO — DIRECTOR
- PHIL IZZO — TRUSTEE
- PHILIP BRADY — DIRECTOR
- TONY RICCI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Bridges to Community Partner — Provides financial support for member Tony D'Urso's volunteer work building homes and schools in Nicaragua.
- St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church Partner — Collaborates with St. Brigid's Church on community and building initiatives, including donations and event coordination.
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.
- Community Fundraising Through Cultural Assets 113 orgsmethodology: community-fundraising-through-cultural-assetsBy leveraging member-created cultural assets—such as a recipe cookbook—the organization generates financial support for local charities, because community ownership and cultural relevance increase participation and donor engagement.shared approach: Event-Based Fundraising →
- Faith-Based Cultural Preservation 6 orgsmethodology: faith-based_cultural_preservationBy integrating faith-based practices with the preservation of Italian traditions, the organization strengthens community identity and engagement, because shared cultural and religious values foster collective participation and intergenerational continuity.