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​THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF SAVOY ORDERS

​As a charitable organization, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders’ mission, history and current grant making strategies are rooted in supporting local, national and international charities focusing in medical, educational and humanitarian assistance fields.
 
The Savoy Foundation focuses its philanthropy on hospitals and relief agencies for the poor, sick and elderly. Our grants continue the centuries old hospitaller traditions of the ancient but still active Savoy Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus. The Foundation’s Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships support U.S. college and graduate students. Our unique Savoy History Series  fosters historic and cultural knowledge about Italy and the 1,000-year traditions of the Royal House of Savoy. The Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund supports emergency relief efforts throughout the world to victims of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods.

​The Savoy Foundation recently inaugurated  its charitable initiative -  Chivalry for Children's Causes™​ - to support organizations providing integral humanitarian aid and intervention services for disadvantaged children and youth.
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​The Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Roster Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Since 2005, our scholarship students have participated in the medical, poverty and educational work of the United Nations.
 
The Foundation was Incorporated in New York in 1993, as a United States not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our North American and international, philanthropic work is generously supported by tax-deductible contributions of the members and friends of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders.

Read here for more about the charitable and philanthropic beneficiaries of the Savoy Foundation.

 Events

SAVOY FOUNDATION - SAVOY BALL PRESS RELEASE - August 11, 2022
SAVOY FOUNDATION GRANTS $150,000 TO THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR INNER-CITY FOSTER CARE CHILDREN 

​On July 18, 2022, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders presented a record grant of $150,000 to The New York Foundling’s Summer Camp Program for foster care children from funds raised from the Foundation's 2021 Ballo di Savoia (Royal Savoy Ball) Winter Charity Gala. The benefit gala was held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in New York City at the Metropolitan Club.
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Joseph Sciame, Savoy Foundation President and Carl J. Morelli, Foundation Chairman of the Board with Savoy Foundation Board members Frank J. Desiderio and John Laurent Gelati presented the grant to Melanie Hartzog, President and CEO of The New York Foundling and Kirkley Strand, Vice President of Development and Communications at The Foundling’s headquarters in New York City.

For more information, please view the press rlease below

2021 SAVOY HISTORY SERIES VIDEO PREVIEW 

Coming soon! 

​A Virtual Repeat Presentation

For those who were unable to attend the November 4, 2021 presentation by H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia at the Knickerbocker Club in New York City, there will be an opportunity to view a virtual presentation of the 17 Annual Savoy History Series by subscription. Enjoy the preview!
SAVOY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH HEART OF NEIMAN MARCUS FOUNDATION FOR TEXAS EVENT BENEFITING HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
SAVOY FOUNDATION - May 17, 2022, Dallas, Texas - Private Fundraiser Dinner Benefiting Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Hosted by Geoffroy van Raemdonck and H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia together with American Foundation of Savoy Orders and The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation

American Delegation of Savoy Orders’ member Officer Geoffroy van Raemdonck, CEO of Neiman Marcus Group with the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, hosted a private dinner at the elegant Zodiac Restaurant in Neiman Marcus, Dallas. H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, Knight Grand Cross of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy and also a member of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders, co-hosted the elegant dinner. The event benefitted Booker T. Washington (BTW) High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. What originally began as an African American school in 1922 and became Arts Magnet in 1976 is the training ground for 21st century scholar artists and empathic leaders. This outstanding school ensures that every student can reach their highest potential through critical youth arts educational programming.

A contingent of Texas members of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders attended the special evening, including Regional Representatives of the Delegation, Dame Commander Dr. Catherine Stevenson of Houston, Texas and The Honorable Commander E. Wayne Bachus of Temple, Texas.

The American Foundation of Savoy Orders is partnering with the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation to raise awareness and funds for BTW, and continue the legacy of support that has indelibly impacted BTW through an incredible variety of collaborative experiences, from priceless performance opportunities to program development, to artistic growth and professional access. Student musicians from the school performed at the event.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS - 2022 ST. LAZARUS BENEFIT DINNER - APRIL 27, 2022
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Event Chairmen Daniel and Florentina McClory with H.R. H. Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy
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TO FEED HUNGRY KIDS
SAVOY FOUNDATION GRANT TO MERCY SHIPS 2022 - WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIFE CHANGING CONTRIBUTIONS

We are grateful to our Savoy Orders members and friends whose contributions made it possible to provide life changing surgeries to poor children in Africa.  

This month, the Savoy Foundation made a significant donation to Mercy Ships, a US based charity whose Swiss affiliate was supported at the Savoy Orders gala dinner in Geneva, Switzerland last fall.

Mercy Ships is resuming its mission of bringing hope and healing to poor children in Africa with a new hospital ship after halting its rescue missions during the pandemic.  The newest ship, the Global Mercy, combined with Africa Mercy, will more than double the ability to provide life-changing surgeries. Plus, with dedicated classrooms to train local medical professionals, it will greatly increase the ability to strengthen healthcare in the places it serves.

Thank you for your contributions to our Savoy Foundation fundraising events.  You truly helped restore the hope these children have to live normal lives and at the same time help us fulfill our Savoy Foundation mission of "Chivalry for Children's Causes."

Savoy History Series

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​Savoy History Series Video Presentation

Glorifying Church and State: The Chapel of the Holy Shroud of Turin, Guarini and the Royal House of Savoy

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 2021 SAVOY HISTORY SERIES VIDEO PREVIEWS!

Recent Events

PRESS RELEASE: 2021 ROYAL SAVOY BALL - BALLO DI SAVOIA

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF ROYAL SAVOY BALL - BALLO DI SAVOIA -
DECEMBER 11, 2021 - NEW YORK CITY


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SAVOY FOUNDATION  EVENT - 2021 BALLO DI SAVOIA (ROYAL SAVOY BALL) CHARITY GALA was held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, New York City, Benefiting The New York Foundling's Summer Camp Program.   View the Video above for highlights of the event and support the beneficiary charity - The NY Foundling Summer Camp Program through the link below. 
SAVOY FOUNDATION GRANTS $75,000 TO THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING'S PROGRAM AIDING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

NEW YORK, NEW YORK –  On April 28, 2021, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders presented a $75,000 grant to the New York Foundling’s habilitation programs for children with developmental disabilities from contributions raised from its fundraising campaign, which began with the Savoy Foundation’s first-ever virtual charity broadcast in December 12, 2020. The virtual event, hosted on its newly launched YouTube channel, continued to generate donations from members and of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders through March 2021.  Over 500 Savoy Orders members and guests tuned in to view the elegant video presentation, which captured the essence of past Savoy Ball events and highlighted the historic mission of the Savoy Orders.
  SAVOY ORDERS PIGOTT SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - The American Foundation of Savoy Orders is pleased to announce the following  three Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships recipients for the 2021 - 2022 academic year:

            Alexis Cheney of New York
        Thomas Flannery of New York
​      Maryjane Johnson of Connecticut
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