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ASSOCIATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS INC
FARMINGDALE, NY · EIN 263561956 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B12 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · aiae.net
revenue
$23K
expenses
$17K
net assets
$26K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROMOTION OF ITALIAN EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Association of Italian American Educators promotes Italian and Italian American culture in academia through scholarships, professional development, and community recognition. Based in Hempstead, NY, the organization supports students and educators with programs like the Programma Ponte Scholarship, which funds study in Italy, and hosts events to celebrate Italian American heritage. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

AIAE Celebrating the Italian American Experience
Oral history project collecting video recordings of Italian Americans sharing personal stories and experiences to document community heritage.
Programma Ponte Scholarship Program
A scholarship program funding a course of study in Rome on Contemporary Italy for Italian American college and high school students.
Scholarships and Awards
Provides scholarships, fellowships, and awards to recognize outstanding Italian American educators and students.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 5 activities
    • Administers scholarship programs for Italian American students to study in Italy
      Offers the Programma Ponte Scholarship Program, which funds a course of study in Rome on Contemporary Italy for Italian American high school and college students. Also provides scholarships for students to travel to Italy to connect with their ancestral heritage.
    • Collects and preserves oral histories of Italian Americans
      Records and archives video interviews featuring personal stories and positive reflections from Italian Americans about their experiences in the United States.
    • Promotes Italian American education and cultural awareness
      Engages in initiatives to advance Italian education and cultural understanding, including educational programming and heritage engagement.
    • Recognizes achievements of Italian American educators and community leaders
      Presents awards to outstanding Italian American educators and community leaders in recognition of their professional accomplishments and contributions.
    • Supports professional development for educators
      Provides professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those engaged in Italian American education.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$23K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$17K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
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Net assets$26K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -42.9%
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • AmazonSmile Partner — Partners with AmazonSmile to receive a percentage of sales as charitable contributions.
  • America Oggi Partner — Media partner; editor Andrea Mantineo listed as advisory board contact
  • Columbus Citizen Foundation, Inc. Partner — Distinguished supporter of AIAE
  • Columbus Citizen Foundation, Inc. Partner — Distinguished supporter of the organization
  • Consul General of Italy in NY Government — Distinguished supporter of the organization
  • Consul General of Italy in NY Partner — Distinguished supporter of AIAE
  • Consulate General of Italy, New York Government — Hosts Education Office Director Dr. Annalavaleria Guazzieri, who is listed on the advisory board
  • Fondazione Arpa Partner — Partner organization based in Pisa, Italy
  • GIA Giornale Italo Americano Partner — Media partner; Jim Lisa listed as contact
  • La Voce di New York Partner — Media partner; Stefano Vaccara listed as contact
  • Matilda Raffa Cuomo Partner — Distinguished supporter of AIAE
  • Mirko Notarangelo Partner — Point of contact for Programma Ponte scholarship applications and correspondence
  • Pres. del ComItEs New York Partner — Distinguished supporter of AIAE
  • Pres. del ComItEs New York Partner — Distinguished supporter of the organization
  • Radio Hofstra Partner — Media partner broadcasting "Sabato Italiano" on WRHU 88.7 FM and online
  • Rosa Riccio Pietanza Partner — Point of contact for Programma Ponte scholarship applications and correspondence
  • Stefano Spazzi Partner — Composed the original song "Le luci di New York" for the project.
  • We The Italians - Roma Partner — International media partner; Umberto Mucci listed as contact
strategies · 3

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.

  • Academic Representation to Advance Cultural Equity
    methodology: cultural_academic_representation
    By organizing educators to promote Italian American culture in academic spaces, we improve cultural representation and educational access, because institutional visibility leads to broader recognition and inclusion of Italian American experiences.
  • Community Storytelling for Cultural Preservation
    methodology: community-storytelling
    By collecting and sharing personal stories, we preserve Italian American history and strengthen community identity, because narrative engagement fosters collective resilience and cultural continuity.
  • Cultural Heritage Immersion Through Travel
    methodology: cultural-heritage-immersion
    By funding student travel to Italy, we strengthen cultural and linguistic continuity, because direct ancestral connection increases engagement with Italian language and heritage.