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Filitalia Foundation
Board of Directors
The 501(c)(3) Arm of Filitalia: Preserving Heritage & Supporting Community
The Filitalia Foundation is the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt arm of Filitalia International, led by a dedicated Board of Directors and volunteers. As the only international volunteer Italian-American organization in the United States, the Foundation is committed to preserving Italian heritage, promoting the Italian language, and supporting cultural and humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
The Foundation oversees the History of Italian Immigration Museum, manages many Scholarship funds, and organize their signature event which is the Annual Heroes Award & La Festa della Repubblica. Through their vision and commitment, the Filitalia Foundation ensures that Filitalia continues to grow, expand chapters, and strengthen the Italian-American community across generations.
Board of Directors
1st President
Pasquale F. Nestico, M.D.
7th President, FI
Saverio P. Nestico
Member
Anthony Benedetto, M.D.
Member
Michael Bonasera
Member / 6th President, FI
Cav. Paula Bonavitacola
Member
Luisa Falcione
Member
Riccardo Longo
Member
Eugene Mattioni, Esq
Treasurer / 4th President, FI
Rosetta Miriello
Member
Paul Panepinto, Esq
Member
Domenico Pratico, M.D.
Member
Susan Thomas
Member
Nicholas Ruggiero, M.D.
Assistant Executive Directors
Nicola Pirone (Italy)
Nicholas Santangelo (USA)
