History
NIAF was founded in 1975 as a national voice for the Italian American community.
Specialties
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational foundation that promotes Italian American culture and heritage. NIAF serves as a resource on the Italian American community and has educational and youth programs including scholarships, grants, heritage travel and mentoring. NIAF is also the voice for Italian Americans in Washington, D.C. and works closely with the Italian American Congressional Delegation and the White House. NIAF's mission includes advancing U.S.-Italy business, political and cultural relations and has a business council that promotes networking with corporate leaders.