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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN WOMEN INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133155703 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P83Z · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · noiaw.org
revenue
$225K
expenses
$235K
net assets
$78K
employees
2
volunteers
10
program ratio
33%
mission · from form 990

ORGANIZATION'S VISION STATEMENT: THE VISION OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN WOMEN IS TO UNITE,CELEBRATE AND EMPOWER EACH OTHER. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS: WE ARE COMMITTED TO INCORPORATING VIRTUAL STRATEGIES TO MEET THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS IN THE YEAR 2023-2024: - RECRUIT NEW DIRECTORS TO EXPAND NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP, - IDENTIFY LEADERSHIP TO CHARTER ADDITIONAL REGIONS, - INCREASE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BY ACTIVELY RECRUITING BEYOND EXISTING REGIONS AND NETWORKS, - CONTINUE TO PLAN VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS SUCH AS THE ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING AS ONLINE EVENTS TO PROMOTE MORE NATIONAL MEMBER PARTICIPATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Organization of Italian American Women is a nonprofit founded in 1980 to unite, celebrate, and empower women of Italian heritage. It advances cultural exchange, leadership, and education through national programming and regional chapters. The organization promotes the accomplishments of Italian American women and fosters connections across generations and geographies.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2007 IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE COLLEGE WOMEN FROM THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE OTHER'S COUNTRY FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE. DUE TO PROCEDURAL CHANGES MANDATED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THIS PROGRAM WAS NOT HELD IN 2023 & 2024. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RESUMING THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
  2. #2 $0
    VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED FROM JULY 2023 UNTIL MID-MARCH 2024 WHEN PROGRAMMING TRANSITIONED TO BOTH IN PERSON AND SOME VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING WERE CONDUCTED TO ACHIEVE NOIAW'S MISSION AND PROMOTE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ITALIAN AMERICAN WOMEN. PROGRAMS AND CONFERENCES ARE HELD TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR WOMEN UNITED BY HERITAGE TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND STRENGTHEN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF WOMEN OF ITALIAN ANCESTRY.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Cultural Exchange Program
Established in 2007 with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this program provides college women from the U.S. and Italy the opportunity to visit each other's countries for educational and cultural experiences. Programming paused in recent years due to administrative changes and the pandemic, with plans to resume.
Virtual and In-Person Educational and Cultural Programs
Ongoing programming since 2020 that includes conferences, forums, and events to promote the accomplishments of Italian American women and strengthen the international community of women of Italian ancestry.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 3 activities
    • Cultural exchange program with Italy
      Hosts undergraduate Italian women in New York City and sends Italian-American women to Rome on alternating years for immersive professional and educational experiences; established in 2007 in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    • Educational and cultural programs and events
      Conducts virtual and in-person programs—including plays, concerts, museum tours, wine tastings, film screenings, cooking classes, author talks, and career conversations—from regional to national levels to promote the accomplishments of Italian American women and expand knowledge of Italian and Italian-American culture.
    • Thought leadership and advocacy for Italian American women
      Provides community updates and thought leadership on issues affecting Italian American women, including honoring accomplished professionals to counter stereotypes and elevate visibility.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Member engagement and benefits administration
      Offers membership benefits including access to scholarship and cultural exchange programs, discounted cultural events, networking opportunities, mentoring, and a quarterly newsletter featuring member highlights and organizational news.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Mentoring program for young professionals and students
      Connects young professionals and college students with established experts in their fields to enhance career development and professional growth.
  • Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
    • Scholarship program for Italian American women
      Awards four to six scholarships annually to Italian American women pursuing higher education, supporting their academic and professional advancement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$225K
Contributions & grants$195K87%
Program service revenue$30K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$235K
Program expenses33%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising35%
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash$78K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$78K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 21
  • ADRIANA TRIGIANI — DIRECTOR
  • AILEEN RIOTTO SIREY — DIRECTOR
  • ANGELA MAZZARELLI — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE MARIE D'ATTELO — VICE CHAIR/D
  • BARBACCIO — DIRECTOR
  • BETTY SANTANGELO — DIRECTOR
  • CRISTINA CARABETTA — DIRECTOR
  • DIANA FEMIA — CHAIR/DIRECT
  • DONNA CHIRICO — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA CORRADO — DIRECTOR/TRE
  • GEMMA PUGLISI — DIRECTOR
  • MARIA TAMBURRI — DIRECTOR
  • MARIA VULLO — DIRECTOR
  • MARY ANN MATTONE — DIRECTOR
  • MARYROSE BARRANCO-MORRIS — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA TINTO — PRESIDENT/DI
  • ROBIN TAGLIAFERRI — SECRETARY/DI
  • ROSELLA RAGO — DIRECTOR
  • SCARPULLA — DIRECTOR
  • SUZANNE ADAMS — DIRECTOR
  • VITTORIA PACE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department Partner — Shares membership with Justice Adams, who is a member of both NOIAW and the Columbian Lawyers Association.
  • Constance Mandina Partner — Founding member of NOIAW.
  • Donna de Matteo Partner — Founding member of NOIAW.
  • Geraldine Ferraro Partner — Founding member and early collaborator in establishing NOIAW.
  • Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Partner — Collaborated to establish the Cultural Exchange Program for college women from the U.S. and Italy.
  • Italian and Italian American organizations Partner — Fosters alliances to support shared history, culture, and language and to expand program initiatives.
  • Italian and Italian American organizations Partner — Fosters alliances to support shared history, culture, and language initiatives.
  • Italy Partner — Hosts undergraduate Italian-American women in Rome as part of a reciprocal cultural exchange program with NOIAW.
  • Matilda Raffa Cuomo Partner — Founding member of NOIAW.
  • National Italian American Bar Association Partner — Collaborates with Cristina Carabetta, who is Chairperson of the National Italian American Bar Association and a member of NOIAW.
  • New York County Lawyers Association Partner — Shares membership with Justice Adams, who is a member of both NOIAW and the New York County Lawyers Association.
  • Roseanne Coletti Partner — Founding member of NOIAW.
  • The City University of New York Partner — Provides preferential consideration to applicants who are current students at CUNY.
  • Woodlawn Cemetery Partner — Collaborates with Lisa Ackerman, who serves as Senior Advisor to the CEO of Woodlawn Cemetery and is a member of NOIAW.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cultural Exchange as Professional Development
    methodology: cultural_exchange_immersion
    By facilitating reciprocal cultural and professional immersion between the U.S. and Italy, the organization advances the educational and leadership capacity of young women because transnational experiences deepen cross-cultural competence and expand professional networks.
  • Culture-Based Empowerment
    methodology: culture_based_empowerment
    By anchoring support, mentorship, and professional development in shared Italian American cultural identity, the organization fosters personal and professional growth because cultural affinity strengthens trust, belonging, and role modeling, which in turn drives engagement and empowerment.
  • Positive Role Modeling for Community Empowerment
    methodology: positive_role_modeling
    By promoting visible, successful role models of Italian American women, the organization counters stereotypes and inspires member advancement because representation increases aspirational identity and perceived possibility.
  • Virtual Engagement for National Inclusion
    methodology: virtual_engagement
    By using virtual programming and online meetings, the organization increases participation across regional and national members because digital access reduces geographic barriers and strengthens leadership continuity in a dispersed community.