Transparency &
Financial Stewardship
We believe trust is earned through openness. Here is how we steward every dollar entrusted to our mission.
Who We Are
The Alghini Institute for Italian Americans (AIIA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-0439703) dedicated to preserving Italian American heritage through education, cultural research, and digital archiving initiatives. Founded to ensure that the contributions, traditions, and lived experiences of Italian Americans are documented and celebrated, the Institute serves as a centralized resource for families, researchers, and educators alike.
The organization is committed to safeguarding immigrant stories, genealogical records, and cultural history for future generations. Through its educational publications, story submission programs, and planned digital archive, the Institute creates a lasting record of the Italian-American experience — from the waves of immigration that shaped American cities to the cultural traditions that continue to define Italian-American identity today.
Where Your Support Goes
All donations, grants, and mission-aligned revenue are reinvested into programs that directly advance heritage preservation. The organization does not distribute profits to individuals.
Educational content and published articles
Technology infrastructure for heritage preservation
Digital archive development (planned)
Community programs and street-cleanup pilot
Registered 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization
Community Programs
Our programs are designed to preserve heritage, educate communities, and create lasting cultural resources for future generations.
Educational Publications
ActivePublished articles, essays, and resources on Italian American history and culture, freely accessible on italianamericans.com.
Story Submission
ActiveCommunity members can submit Italian American family stories and guest blog posts through public forms.
Digital Heritage Archive
In developmentA planned digital repository for Italian American photographs, letters, and oral histories. Currently in development.
Phoenix Clean Streets Pilot
Active PilotA volunteer-led Adopt-A-Street cleanup program currently operating as a local pilot in Phoenix, Arizona.
Governance & Financial Documents
We make our financial documents publicly available as part of our commitment to full transparency.
IRS Determination Letter
IRS letter dated July 2024 recognizing the Alghini Institute as a 501(c)(3) public charity under IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
View Letter (PDF)Form 990-N (e-Postcard) Filings
The Institute files IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) as a small nonprofit with gross receipts under $50,000. Our filings are on public record with the IRS.
Search EIN 99-0439703.
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View on IRS.govLatest Annual Report
Our 2025 annual summary covering mission, publications, programs, financial overview, and leadership.
Read the 2025 SummaryCurrent Leadership
Our leadership provides strategic oversight and ensures the Institute remains true to its mission of heritage preservation.
Christopher Alghini
Founder & Executive Director
Frank Scalise
Genealogist & Acting Treasurer
Debra Pompo
Secretary
Open position
Treasurer
Registered 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization