The Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF)

Philanthropic Efforts

Current Campaigns

The Sons of Italy Foundation® is currently accepting donations for the organizations and causes noted here:

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease and helping those affected directly and indirectly by the disease.

The SIF has contributed $2 million to the Alzheimer's Association to date. The Alzheimer's Association is a designated SIF National Charity. Frances Cipriotti is chair of the Sons of Italy® National Alzheimer's Committee.

Cooley's Anemia Foundation

The Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) serves people affected by the fatal genetic blood disease thalassemia, or Cooley's anemia, often found in people of Mediterranean descent. Its mission is to advance treatment, enhance the quality of life of patients and educate the medical community, trait carriers and the public about the disease.

The SIF has contributed $2 million to the CAF to date. The Cooley's Anemia Foundation is a designated SIF National Charity. Sylvia Summa is chair of the Sons of Italy® National Cooley's Anemia Committee.

Learn more about OSIA's Cooley's Anemia fundraising project, A Cure is In Sight.

Coaches vs. Cancer

The Coaches vs. Cancer program unites the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches in the fight against cancer. The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness efforts, fundraising activities and advocacy programs.

Coaches vs. Cancer is a designated SIF National Charity.

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism

The mission of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism is to support families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Foundation is committed to increasing awareness of the challenges of living with autism and helping families find resources to help address those challenges. The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation provides individuals with autism and their families an opportunity to improve their quality of life by funding educational, therapeutic, recreational and advocacy programs.

Sons of Italy Foundation® Philanthropic Efforts & Grant Beneficiaries

This list represents the range of organizations and causes the SIF and OSIA have supported through the years.