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About the Sons of Italy Foundation
The
Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) is the philanthropic arm
of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), the oldest
and largest organization for men and women of Italian
heritage in the United States.
The SIF was founded in 1959 as a private, grant-making
institution with the purpose of preserving Italian American
culture, encouraging educational excellence among Italian
Americans and improving lives in other areas.
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Philanthropic
Efforts & Grants
The
main focuses of the SIF's charitable giving include:
- Educational programs and scholarships
- Cultural preservation and advancement
- Medical research
- Disaster relief
- Special projects
The SIF also awards grants to organizations that preserve
and advance Italian culture in the United States.
To date, the SIF has given more than $93 million to these
efforts.
Complete list of philanthropic
efforts & grant beneficiaries
SIF scholarships
Grant guidelines & procedures
Contribute
to the SIF
Fund-raising
The SIF's main fund-raising vehicle is its annual National
Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala in Washington,
D.C. The gala raises money for the foundation's many worthy
charitable causes and honors the foundation's scholarship
winners and corporate and humanitarian award recipients.
For
more information, contact:
Sons
of Italy Foundation
219 E St., NE
Washington, DC 20002
202/547-2900
sif@osia.org
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