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 digital archive, educational publications, and community storytelling programs, 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.
Oral history preservation
Digital cultural archives
Community education initiatives
Technology infrastructure for heritage preservation
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.
Digital Italian-American Heritage Archive
A digital repository preserving Italian immigrant stories, letters, photographs, and oral histories for future generations.
Story Preservation Initiative
Submit family stories, photos, and documents to our collaborative Italian American archive.
Educational Publications
Articles, essays, and resources on Italian American history and culture, freely accessible to all.
Community Heritage Projects
Volunteer-driven projects preserving Italian American heritage through local partnerships.
Governance & Financial Documents
We make our financial documents publicly available as part of our commitment to full transparency.
Leadership & Governance
Our board provides strategic oversight and ensures the Institute remains true to its mission of heritage preservation.
Christopher Alghini
Founder & Executive Director
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Research Director
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Treasurer
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Secretary
The organization collaborates with a network of volunteers, historians, genealogists, and community contributors who donate their time and expertise to advance the Institute's mission.
Our Policies
We maintain clear policies that guide our operations and protect the interests of our community, donors, and stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity
The Alghini Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin in its programs, educational initiatives, or community participation opportunities.
Our programs, resources, and community spaces are open to everyone who shares an interest in preserving Italian-American heritage.
Join Us in Preserving Heritage
Whether through a donation, volunteering your time, or sharing your story, there are many ways to support our mission.