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When you contribute to the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA), you have the opportunity to direct your contributions to one or more distinct and remarkable areas of philanthropy — each serving a unique purpose in our community:
- The Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) focuses on combating stereotypes of Italian Americans in media and advertising, and promotes respect across all cultures. Contributions to the CSJ support these vital efforts in advocacy and education.
- Italian America Magazine offers a rich blend of content, including stories on Italian American achievements, heritage, and social issues. For those interested in cultural and historical insights, your donation here supports the magazine’s mission to inform and celebrate the Italian American experience.
- The Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) is the philanthropic arm of OSDIA, dedicated to preserving Italian American culture, fostering educational excellence, and supporting various charitable causes. Donors can choose to contribute to the SIF’s general fund or specify their support for its diverse range of programs and initiatives.
Each donation option provides a unique way to honor and advance the rich legacy of the Italian American community.
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Cooley’s Anemia Foundation
- Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
- Wounded troops’ & veterans’ causes
- Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
- SIF Scholarship Fund
- General charity fund
- Sponsored Grants
Private support of the Commission for Social Justice® (CSJ) is vital to its success. To assist donors, the CSJ provides a range of donation options. All are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by federal law.
All gifts to the CSJ are evaluated regularly by the Board of Directors and an independent auditor. Full fiduciary responsibility for the management of donor accounts and distribution of funds to beneficiaries is administered by CSJ staff and a professional team of advisors, including accountants, attorneys and certified financial managers.
Italian America magazine is a full-color quarterly in English. It is the official publication of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America®, the nation’s largest and oldest organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States.
Italian America Magazine issues include stories on history, travel destinations, Italian recipes, updates on OSDIA, current news and more.
The Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) is the philanthropic arm of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA), the oldest and largest organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. The SIF is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. View IRS charitable designation.
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. To date, the SIF has given tens of millions of dollars to these efforts.
Current Campaigns
The Sons of Italy Foundation® is currently accepting donations for the organizations and causes noted here:
To learn more about the current campaigns, visit our page about PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS
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