In loving memory of Dominic “Big Dom” Saverino
Keeping Big Dom's
spirit on the road.
Empowering Communities · Supporting Research · Shaping Futures
In Dom's memory, the Dominic Saverino Charitable Organization advances health awareness and research, funds scholarships for local student leaders, and brings our community together — carrying forward everything Dom loved.
About our mission
The Dominic Saverino Charitable Organization is dedicated to improving lives through charitable fundraising, educational support, and community engagement. Through friendship, compassion, and service, we strive to strengthen our community and support causes that create a lasting positive impact.
Our core pillars
Health Research & Awareness
We advocate for and advance research on Chiari malformation, eye cancer, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and related causes — offering hope to the individuals and families they affect.
Learn more →Educational Scholarships
We empower students pursuing higher education by reducing financial barriers and recognizing community-minded scholars.
Meet our scholars →Community Engagement
Through local service, fundraising, and compassion, we bring people together to uplift the neighborhood — the way Dom always did.
See what's coming up →Who was Big Dom?
A big man with an even bigger heart. Dom lived for muscle cars and model airplanes, for tinkering until it ran right, and for the people around him. He was a devoted family man and a friend to everyone he met.
We lost Dom to complications of Arnold-Chiari malformation, far too young. This organization is how his family keeps his memory — and his generosity — alive.
Read Dom's storyHelp us keep Dom's engine running
Your gift funds awareness efforts and supports the families who need it most. Big or small, it all moves us forward.