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Our Foundation initially began as a fundraising effort to restore the sacristy of the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland in the early 1990s. Soon there after, we recognized the need to support other community organizations that embraced the advancement and preservation of Italian culture.
NOIA has given away over $2.5 million since our inception. We invite you to view our contributions here.
Below are the years and special guests/performers of our Foundation's Galas:
1995 – Frankie Avalon
1996 – Vic Damone
1997 – Al Martino
1999 – Tommy La Sorda & Sonny Geraci
2000 – Pat Cooper
2002 – Bobby Rydell
2003 – Antonette Tredanary and the Harry Hershey Orchestra
2004 – Tony Bennett
2005 – Frankie Avalon
2006 – Frankie Valli
2007 – Duprees
2008 – Patrizio Buonne
2009 – Deana Martin
2010 – Giada Valenti, Moreno Fruzzetti, Dominic Farinacci
2015 – Dominick Farinacci Ray Massa and Ashley Nemeh
Our members have volunteered for over 100 service projects over the years, including packing lunches at Cleveland Food Bank, preparing meals at The Ronald McDonald House, and gardening at the Italian Cultural Gardens of Cleveland.
When the Foundation began in 1995, we started with 20 founding members.
In 1998, when the Foundation became a 501(c)(3), we grew to 26 trustees and 8 members. Today, our membership has 4 Lifetime Members, 24 Trustees, 139 General Members, 44 Intermediate members, 17 Associate Members and 8 Spousal Members.
The Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your support is tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for advice.