Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust is a private foundation in Brockton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,400 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9,400
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,750
- Assets$275,450
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,400 | 10 | $240,443 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 11 | $256,746 |
| 2025 | $9,400 | 6 | $275,450 |
How to apply
Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $8,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities | Donation | $2,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Stonehill College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Tampa | Scholarship | $650 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Petti
- Jacqueline Bonarrigo
- Patrick Padula
- Patrick Moynihan
- Phyllis Padula
- Cheryl D'antonio
- Darlene Campisano
- Pasquale Ciaramella
- Joseph D'antonio
- Cheryl McPhee
- Brian Nardelli
- Maria L Sullivan
Questions people ask
Does Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust give?
$9,400 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Todd Petti (Treasurer), Jacqueline Bonarrigo (President), Patrick Padula (Trustee) and Patrick Moynihan (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Sons of Italy 216 Charitable & Educational Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.