Some look back at her role as Ambassador of the Made in Italy in America; some others appreciate her entrepreneurial spirit; many experienced first-hand her philanthropic work. Everybody knows her as the woman who has touched not only people’s lives, but also the arts, education, medical research, and culture.  So far, Maria Manetti Shrem‘s journey...

Grants honoring Italian American Philanthropist Ms. Maria Manetti Shrem are available through the COMITES (Committee of Italians Abroad), under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in San Francisco, to support students taking the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam in 2024. As an effort to increase the number of AP Italian Language and Culture E...

Festival Napa Valley has announced the Manetti Shrem Challenge, a $3 million matching gift from longtime benefactor Maria Manetti Shrem. Designed to inspire new giving, the Manetti Shrem Challenge will act as a catalyst for accelerating the growth of Festival Napa Valley's year-round programming, educational initiatives, and scholarship programs. "...