The NIAF Mission & Headquarters
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage and culture
of Americans of Italian descent, the nation’s fifth largest ethnic
group.
As a unified and effective Washington voice for this community, NIAF:
- Provides educational and scholarship opportunities, as well as programs
and activities, to help our young people
- Promotes the history, heritage and accomplishments of Italian Americans
- Serves as a liaison between the Italian American community and the
U.S. Congress, the White House and government agencies, while also promoting
the appointment of qualified Italian Americans in the government
- Protects the character and ensure a realistic portrayal of Italian
Americans in the media and the arts
- Serves as a liaison between Italy and the United States by promoting
cultural, educational, economic, and political cooperation
- Serves as a clearinghouse of information on Italy and on Americans
of Italian descent
The NIAF was founded in 1975 as a non-profit organization in Washington, DC. It is entirely non-partisan.
NIAF Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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NIAF Research Library
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NIAF Board Room
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NIAF entrance hall and Italian American Wall of Honor
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"Dr. Ciongoli, on behalf of your NIAF family, we are grateful for your leadership, dedication and support over the many years you have been with us. Your legacy will live on with NIAF forever.
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, Adam, Happy, Alessandra, Gregory and Antonio."
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