
William F. DiPietra Foundation
Congratulations to the recipients of awards and grants from the William F. DiPietra Foundation:
2023
Archbishop Molloy HIgh School
Photography Exhibition: ($200) Serena Day; ($150) Anthony Romano; ($100) Anna Lampman; ($50 Gift Card) Emily Layden,
Alexa Lugo, Matthew Mena, Sofia Morales, Sophie Morales, Valentina Ramirez-Mendez, Ryota Sato.
William F. DiPietra Media Arts Award ($1000): Anthony Romano
These Archbishop Molloy Photography Club students
were winners in the Foundation's Photography Exhibition.
Fordham University
William F. DiPietra Screenwriting Awards ($1000): Olivia Macdonald, Kayla Champion
William F. DiPietra Film/Video Post-Production Award ($1000): Spencer Balter
William F. DiPietra Award for Excellence in Filmmaking ($500): Slav Velkov, Samuel B.
Jennings
Long Island University
William F. DiPietra Film Award ($500): To be announced
St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy
William F. DiPietra Awards ($1000): Natalia Fertitta, Isabella Melendez
Additional Grants Awarded in 2023:
Holy Child Jesus Teen Drama Group ($500)
2022
Long Island University
William F. DiPietra Foundation Project Finishing Grant ($1500): Maria Palacio
Photography Exhibition ($300): Sandra Donda Merino
Archbishop Molloy HIgh School
Photography Exhibition: ($200) Stephen Krische; ($150) Camila Cabrales; ($100) Ryan Plut; ($50 Gift Card) Anjanie Radhay, Anthony Romano, Antonia Dey, Daphne Camacho, Lily Connolly, Petros Georgiou, Sofia Morales
William F. DiPietra Media Arts Award ($500): Petros Georgiou, Ryan Plut
These Archbishop Molloy Photography Club students,
pictured with their moderator, Mr. Joseph Sommo,
were winners in the Foundation's Photography Exhibition.
Fordham University
William F. DiPietra Screenwriting Award ($500): Maura Johnston, Julianna Castello da Costa
William F. DiPietra Film Award ($500): Berk Civan, Andrew Crinieri
William F. DiPietra Film/Video Awards ($1000): Slav Velkov, Fallain O'Connell, Katherine Heaton
St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy
William F. DiPietra Awards ($1000): Emma Fernandez, Bridget Guaman
Additional Grants Awarded in 2022
Ryan Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni/Telstar Films ($1000)
Holy Child Jesus Teen Drama Group ($500)
St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy Drama Club ($1000)
Along Comes Hope (AlongComesHope.com) ($1000)
FDNY Honor Emergency Fund ($500)
Revolution Me Films ($500)
Fire Family Transport ($500)
EMS FDNY Help Fund ($1000)
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Prof. Larry Banks and Maria Palacios, Finishing Grant Recipient
2021 Grants



Foundation President, Helen DiPietra, with Isabella Melendez (left) and Natalia Fretitta (right).