UNICO Foundation
The UNICO Foundation Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation. This classification by the IRS allows various contributions to the Foundation to be tax-deductible. The Foundation was incorporated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1962.
The purpose of the Foundation shall be to receive, accept and make gifts, donations, grants, awards, scholarships, fellowships, and the like, for charitable, scientific, educational, literary and religious purposes.
Every member of UNICO National is also a member of the Foundation.
Scholarships are our number one project. Each year the Foundation grants over 40 scholarships. For a listing of our scholarships please visit the Scholarship page on this website.
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2023 UNICO Foundation Annual Report
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GRANT REQUESTS
The UNICO Foundation makes substantial grants to:
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Cooley's Anemia
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Mental Health Organizations
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Italian Studies
To obtain a paper grant application, please click here.
The Foundation also offers specific grants for Cancer Research & Prevention and Food Bank/Shelter.
Cancer Research & Prevention Grant
With cancer touching so many lives, cancer research and prevention continues to be one of UNICO’s major charitable endeavors. Over the years a number of research projects have been supported for varying types of cancer, such as Hodgkin’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer and more.
Please click here for the Cancer Research & Prevention Paper Grant Application and Instructions.
Ralph J. Torraco Food Bank/Shelter Fund Grant
Description:
The Ralph Torraco Food Bank/Shelters Fund is administered by the UNICO Foundation. Funds are available to community established programs that provide food and shelter to those in need.
Requirements:
All Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens and Shelters that are registered non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
Additional qualifications for eligibility include, but are not limited to, the following:
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100% of grant funds are to be used for direct services (food, shelter, basic needs, etc.). Funds may not be used for salaries or general operating expenses.
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The requesting organizations should be registered to do business in their state and shall meet all local and state health department regulations
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Program operations should not be located in a private home.
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The requesting organization must be domiciled in the following 13 states of the United States: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia or Wisconsin and the program must provide services in the United States.
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Applicants should display a proven record of providing services to the most vulnerable population (low-income, elderly, disabled, etc.)
Applications are accepted for consideration 14 days prior to the Board of Trustee meetings which are held in March and July/August of each year.
Please Click here for a Food/Shelter Grant Application Paper Application.
Contact Christopher DiMattio, Foundation Chair at cdimattio@comcast.net