THE FEDERATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN SOCIETIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK
EIN 26-0220275 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
The Organization Intends to Educate The Public About Contributions Made By Italian Americans. The Organization Held A Columbus Day Banquet to Honor Worthy Italian Americans Who Benefit The Community.
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Board and leadership roster (17)
HON FRANK CARUSOC.O.B
TERESA MARCELLO1ST VICE PRESIDENT
STEVE LANZAASST TREASURER
SANDY CHORTIETREASURER
SAM AMATOBOARD 2 YR
PETER LOJACONOPRESIDENT
PAUL PELLICANOBOARD 2 YR
JERRY CACIBOARD 1 YR
HON JOSEPH FIORELLA2ND VP
BETTY KULPACORR. SEC.
FRANK SPARACINOBOARD 2 YR
ERNIE LUCANTONIOBOARD 3 YR
DOMENIC MIGLIACCIOBOARD 1 YR
DICK VERDISGT AT ARMS
DANIELLE SALASAVAGESECRETARY
DANETTE PORTOBOARD 3 YR
CARMEN PALMABOARD 3 YR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2007
- Location
- 310 WABASH AVE, KENMORE, NY 14217-2204
- County
- Erie
- In care of
- % DONALD A ALESSI
- Primary officer
- SANDY CHORTIE, TREASURER
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- EXPERT TAX SERVICE
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events