The Augurusa Foundation lands in New York: new headquarters inaugurated on 5th Avenue

A strategic outpost is established in the heart of Manhattan to mobilize American entrepreneurs and philanthropists. The goal is to support social inclusion and education projects destined for Southern Italy

September 24, 2026

“Social cooperation between Italy and the United States takes a historic step. The Antonio Emanuele Augurusa Foundation, born from the commitment of the entrepreneur of Calabrian origins Francesco Augurusa, has officially inaugurated its first international headquarters overseas in New York, at 551 5th Avenue.

A strategic outpost in the heart of Manhattan designed to act as a bridge of values and operations, bringing together major players in US finance and philanthropy eager to invest in the social and educational redemption of the territories of Southern Italy.

The opening of the New York office represents the culmination of extensive diplomatic and relational work conducted over more than three years across Boston, Chicago, Washington, and the Big Apple. As an operational channel, the structure will utilize the Augurusa Foundation American Friends Fund, a tool managed in partnership with Myriad USA, allowing overseas donors to channel resources directly into active projects in Southern Italy. The initiative has received strong appreciation from Italian institutions and the diplomatic network in the USA. The Italian Ambassador to Washington, Marco Peronaci, during the meeting with President Francesco Augurusa and the Coordinator of the Board of Trustees (as well as Economic Advisor to the Presidency of the Council) Renato Loiero, expressed full support for facilitating the Foundation’s establishment and promoting its models of “Generative Giving.” …