UNICO NATIONAL INC Welcome to UNICO NationalThe Largest Italian American Service Organization in the U.S.Join Us!Welcome to UNICO National1/4Join UNICO National Important News & Deadlines Donate to Our Cause Our Mission.The UNICO National mission is to promote the image of Italian Americans along with Italian heritage and culture by supporting charitable, scientific, cultural, educational, and literary projects. The men and women of our many chapters across the country devote their time, energy and resources to serve their local communities. They also support UNICO National causes such as scholarships, Alzheimer's Research, Cooley’s Anemia, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Cancer Prevention & Research, and Mental Health. Founded in 1922 by Dr. Anthony P. Vastola in Waterbury, Connecticut to unite people of Italian heritage in an organization to perform charitable, patriotic and educational deeds. UNICO’s motto is “Service Above Self”. UNICO means “unique” or “only one of its kind” in Italian and additionally, the letters represent: U-Unity, N-Neighborliness, I-Integrity, C-Charity and O-Opportunity.Our Leadership.Joseph Nasello, Sr.National President Saddle Brook, NJBrian GuarcoExecutive Vice President Granby, CTSteve CalantoneFirst Vice President Wayne, NJFrank LoRe', Jr.Second Vice President Highland Beach, FL2026 Convention
UNICO NATIONAL INC has received 12 grants from 5 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $409,643 in 2023 to $656,019 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $656,019.
Annual Revenue
$656,019
Known Funders
5
Grants Received
12
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $656,019 | $544,821 | $1,158,014 |
| 2023 | $409,643 | $539,649 | $1,059,088 |
| 2022 | $588,345 | $300,365 | $1,156,591 |
| 2021 | $405,591 | $296,216 | $881,839 |
| 2020 | $315,077 | $210,603 | $789,309 |
| 2014 | $342,030 | $308,104 | $358,377 |
| 2011 | $349,515 | $470,017 | $404,014 |
| 2010 | $332,187 | $323,225 | $483,678 |
Top Funders
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
NEW YORK, NY
BELLEVUE, NE
BELLEVUE, NE
NEW YORK, NY
BELLEVUE, NE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
Joan Tidona
Scholarship Dir
FR ROBERT WOLFEE
Chaplain
Lisa Adubato
Treasurer
Laura D'Uva
Secretary
Anthony Bengivenga
President
Anthony D'Alessio
Auditor
Brian Guarco
First Vice Pres
Joseph Nasello
Executive VP
Geri Samuel
Member Rententi
Frank Blasi Esq
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