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American Foundation of Savoy Orders

chivalry for children's causes ™

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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR
​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

highlights
​of the 2022 ballo di savoia

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ONLINE DINNER JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION

​DINNER JOURNAL ADVERTISING 2022

We are pleased to once again offer our beautiful dinner journal that will be seen by all dinner attendees and will be mailed to all who donate to the event. Our handsome souvenir Dinner Journal, commemorating the 450th Anniversary of the Founding of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, is seen by all guests of the Ballo di Savoia Gala Dinner.

You may submit advertisements or congratulatory messages to our Savoy Orders honorees: or commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding year, in 1572, of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus. Donors who cannot attend the gala will be sent a copy of the journal after the event, so your ad or message will be seen by many more people!

You may also download the Ballo di Savoia Journal Ad Subscription form and pay by check: The American Foundation of Savoy Orders,  Inc., 100 Park Avenue, Suite 1653, New York, NY  10017

Dinner Journal ads are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Send artwork to amsavoy@aol.com.
 
The Deadline for all Dinner Journal Submissions is November 21.
SAVOY ORDERS PIGOTT SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCEMENT 2022-2023
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - The American Foundation of Savoy Orders is pleased to announce the following  three Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships recipients for the 2022 - 2023 academic year:
       
Derek Ginoris of Florida
Shawn M. Singh of New York
​Imane Mabrouk of Georgia
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SAVOY FOUNDATION'S 2022 "NOTTE DI SAVOIA" GALA IN LOS ANGELES RAISES $150,000 FOR CATERINA'S CLUB CHARITY
​SERVING HOMELESS CHILDREN
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On August 18, 2022, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders presented a record grant of $150,000 to Caterina’s Club, a Southern California based charity aiding homeless children with meals and housing, from funds raised from the Foundation's 2022 "Notte di Savoia" Charity Gala in Los Angeles at the Jonathan Club. The benefit gala was held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Los Angeles at the Jonathan Club. For more information, please view the press release.
PRESS RELEASE
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SAVOY FOUNDATION AND HEART OF NEIMAN  MARCUS FOUNDATION GRANT
TO BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
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On May 17, The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation partnered with The American Foundation of Savoy Orders to support the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (BTW). We are proud to donate $34,000 to empower the next generation with equal access to educational opportunities and resources. This donation was made possible through the many generous donors who supported the fundraiser co-hosted by  Chief Executive Officer, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, and Prince Dimitri  of Yugoslavia  at The Zodiac restaurant in the downtown 

Dallas Neiman Marcus store. Built in 1922 as Dallas’ first African-American high school, BTW became the Arts Magnet High School in 1976, with a mission to teach a comprehensive curriculum in academics and the arts. Four departmental areas focus on music, dance, theater, and visual arts, while all students must complete the required courses mandated under Texas state education standards. This unique curriculum has made the school a center for excellence  and an award-winning prototype for similar programs around the world.
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​SAVOY FOUNDATION - SAVOY BALL PRESS RELEASE 
August 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
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SAVOY FOUNDATION GRANTS $150,000 TO THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR INNER-CITY FOSTER CARE CHILDREN 
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​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 release below.

PRESS RELEASE
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2021 SAVOY HISTORY SERIES VIDEO PREVIEW
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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
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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.

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS - 2022 ST. LAZARUS BENEFIT DINNER - APRIL 27, 2022
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PRESS RELEASE 2022 NOTTE DI SAVOIA LOS ANGELES
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Event Chairmen Daniel and Florentina McClory with H.R. H. Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy