Mission: The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and our mission is to honor Joseph’s spirit. Through the awarding of scholarships, we recognize and support students with peer mentoring, who like Joseph struggle with dyslexia, and empower them to believe in themselves. The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation supports high school and college students with dyslexia who wish to pursue a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field.

Target demographics: young adults struggling with dyslexia pursuing a career in STEM

Direct beneficiaries per year: 52 students and awarded $91,000.

Geographic areas served: Education

Programs: peer mentoring, financial support, resources and buddy programs.