Charitable Giving Committee Chair
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Ciao Non-Profit Community,
We are incredibly grateful that 2024 proved to be another successful year of fundraising and all our events proved to be a hit once again! As a result of our members’ generosity and our community’s support through the sponsorship of our events and the thousands of volunteer hours given, we were able to give over $167,000 back to our community.
Charitable Giving Committee Co-Chair
Remarkable Milestone
SIAB is proud of its accomplishments since our founding in 2013. We have supported 196 nonprofit organizations and students with 260 grants, sponsorships and scholarships. In 2024 SIAB reached a remarkable milestone by surpassing the $1,000,000 mark in community contributions finishing the year at $1,016,071. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters for their incredible contributions. Your unwavering dedication has been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Our members have devoted countless hours to reach this incredible milestone. Their steadfast commitment and tireless efforts have been the driving force behind our success, a success that we are proud to see impacting the lives of our community.
2025 Charitable Giving
SIAB is looking forward to making an impact on the non-profit community again in 2025.
SIAB’s charitable giving will be broken up into the following categories:
See below for eligibility requirements and details on each charitable giving category
Large Grants
Large grants are above $2,000 and applications are solicited by SIAB throughout the year. These grants help impact greater organizational challenges. Follow us on our social media pages or our website for grant opportunities.
Small Grants
Small grants and sponsorships, capped at $2,000 per request, are open for applications in Q1 through Q3. Submission deadlines are on the 1st of March, June, and September, with awardees being notified before the end of each respective month.
Scholarships
Educational support is a cornerstone of SIAB. In 2025, SIAB has allocated $30,000 for scholarships. On March 1st, we will open our application process once again with recipients being awarded at our May Scholarship Awards dinner.
Golf Partnership
Our golf grants are awarded to several 501(c)3 partners for a two-year period to support our annual June golf tournament. The grants for 2025 have already been awarded, but we encourage interested organizations to apply in 2026.
Twelve Days of Christmas
In December, SIAB will sponsor the beloved “Twelve Days of Christmas” campaign. During this festive season, twelve 501(c)3 organizations will be chosen by our members to receive $1,500 each. This tradition highlights our commitment to spreading joy and supporting our community.
Bocce Sponsorship
In September, at the 3rd Annual Galbani Maryland Italian Festival, SIAB will again sponsor the Maryland Special Olympic athletes for their regional tournament.
For an organization to be considered, it must meet the following:
- Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) registered charity and in good standing with the state of Maryland.
- IRS Approved charity status is current
- Maryland business registration is current
- Registration with Maryland SoS is current
- Organizations must be focused on one or more of the following areas: Education, Family/Child Services, Mental Health, Addiction, Italian Heritage & Culture, and Organizations that support a vibrant community.
The search buttons below can aid in your qualification process.
How to Apply
Throughout the year, SIAB announces the availability of various Grants, Scholarships, and Sponsorships for eligible organizations. Each Grant and Scholarship is specified by amount and purpose, and only applications that match these criteria will be accepted. The availability of these opportunities is posted on the SIAB web and social media sites.
Those interested in academic Scholarships should visit the Scholarship section of the SIAB website.
Sponsorships and small grants for urgent needs are available on an ongoing basis, pending SIAB approval. Applicants must state a specific amount and purpose for their request, with donations capped at $2,000. General requests for unspecified donations will not be considered. (Grant request example: “$500 for Gold Star Patron at a gala” or “$800 to fix the roof at the shelter”). Applicants must apply with the Request Form. The form may be submitted electronically or by mailing the completed form to the SIAB post office box.
Applications are initially reviewed for their eligibility, and appropriate requests will be further considered during SIAB’s normal business proceedings.
Any donation made by SIAB may not be made on behalf of an individual to help fulfill a personal pledge or fundraising goal. All donations are paid directly to the charitable organization.
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