Sons Of Italy In America is located in Wilmington, MA. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (Y41) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Beneficiary Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Sons Of Italy In America is a 501(c)(8) and as such, is described as a "Fraternal Beneficiary Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Sons Of Italy In America generated $80.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $92.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO PROMOTE ITALIAN CULTURE IN AMERICA THROUGH A HOST OF CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AND DONATIONS TO OTHER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITIES IN ADDITION TO HOSTING MEMBER ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lennie Malvone Orator Lodge Council | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Caira Nortonen Mistress Of Ceremony Lodge Co | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue Connors President Lodge Council | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Walter Palino Financial Secretary Lodge Cou | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Caira Treasurer Lodge Council | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Kiesinger Mistress Of Ceremony Lodge Co | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,326 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,326 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $58,433 |
| Investment income | $35,598 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,576 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $80,781 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,139 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,027 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $408 |
| Office expenses | $1,397 |
| Information technology | $347 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $92,069 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,491 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $378,575 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,405,114 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,804,180 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,798,197 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,983 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,804,180 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sons Of Italy In America has awarded $74,589 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WILMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: Athletic and Band Programs | $24,589 |
TOWN OF WILMINGTON PURPOSE: Town Gazebo | $50,000 |