Sons Of Italy Joanne Coccia Lodge
Joanne Coccia Lodge No. 2553 is a local lodge of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America based in Fontana, CA (founded Feb. 19, 1984). The lodge's listing on the California Grand Lodge website provides officer names, meeting schedule (3rd Sunday monthly) and meeting location (Fontana Elks Lodge).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize educational or community nonprofit (or scholarship program) with activities or beneficiaries in California that can accept modest annual grants and submit a concise written request.
Good Fit
- • Primary program focus on education, scholarships, or local community programs.
- • Services or students located in California (preferably within the lodge’s region).
- • Ability to use modest grants (roughly $1k–$5k typical; occasional larger award).
- • Willingness to submit a written request with basic documentation and local contact information.
Geography
Giving is strongly California-focused: roughly 88% of 2024 dollars stayed in-state, with only small shares going to two other states despite three states appearing in the recipient list.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a dozen distinct recipients in 2024 (and 10–16 recipients in prior years), spanning universities, charities, and scholarship funds rather than a single controlled beneficiary.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows six new recipients in 2024 and the foundation publishes application instructions and a mailing/phone contact for written requests, indicating a realistic path for unfamiliar applicants to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
