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THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION INC
MANHASSET, NY · EIN 262926576 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B12 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · italianlanguagefoundation.org
revenue
$99K
expenses
$80K
net assets
$240K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROMOTING THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN ALL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO REINSTATING THE COLLEGE BOARD'S ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE AND EXAMINATION IN ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Italian Language Foundation promotes Italian language and culture education in American high schools and universities. It supports students and teachers participating in the College Board's Advanced Placement Italian program through awards, fellowships, and professional development. The organization also advocates for the reinstatement and growth of AP Italian courses and exams in the United States and internationally.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Award for Excellence
Recognizes high-achieving AP Italian students who are ILF members and submit their exam scores and project summaries
Commitment to Excellence (C2E) Program
Provides mentorship, leadership development, and internship opportunities for high school and college students studying Italian
ILF College Fellowships
Offers semester-based fellowships to college students enrolled in Italian language classes, including named fellowships for students in specific fields or backgrounds
Teacher Professional Development
Provides free workshops and webinars for teachers of Italian, especially AP Italian, often in collaboration with the College Board
Teacher Recognition Awards
Recognizes excellence in teaching Italian, including innovation and pedagogical practices among ILF teacher members
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 2 activities
    • Advocacy to reinstate and sustain AP Italian Language and Culture program
      Engages in national advocacy efforts to reinstate and maintain the College Board’s Advanced Placement course and exam in Italian Language and Culture, including direct engagement with school administrators to restore programs, such as at LaGuardia High School.
    • Emerging Leaders Council for youth advocacy and mentorship
      Establishes a national youth council to promote Italian language education through young ambassadors, offering mentorship and leadership opportunities to high school and college students.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 2 activities
    • Commitment 2 Excellence (C2E) Program
      Provides mentorship, leadership development, and internship opportunities to high school and college students through one-on-one guidance, leadership conferences, and career preparation to support college and career pathways in Italian language and culture.
    • Student internship program in Italian-language and Italian-culture organizations
      Places high school and college students in internships with U.S.-based Italian companies and organizations to apply language skills and gain workforce experience, as part of broader college and career readiness initiatives.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Awards for Excellence program for AP Italian students
      Recognizes and incentivizes high achievement in Italian language learning by awarding certificates and cash stipends to high school students who score 4 or 5 on the AP Italian Language and Culture exam.
  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
    • Fellowship programs for college students studying Italian
      Offers semester-based fellowships of $1,000 to college students enrolled in Italian language courses, regardless of major, with targeted fellowships also available for African-American students and those in business or STEM fields, to support continued study and leadership development.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Grants for teacher professional development
      Provides grants to teacher members to attend AP Italian workshops and other professional development opportunities, including financial support for College Board training programs.
  • Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Online and cultural engagement for members
      Offers daily vocabulary features, blog platforms for members to share stories, and invitations to cultural events and annual galas to foster community and engagement among students, teachers, and parent advocates.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Support for AP Italian exam participation and academic resources
      Provides academic resources, exam preparation webinars, and targeted support to increase student enrollment and success in the AP Italian Language and Culture exam, contributing to the program’s sustainability with over 2,700 annual test-takers.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Teacher professional development and recognition programs
      Offers free workshops, webinars, and scholarship support for AP Italian Summer Institutes to enhance teaching quality; also provides national Teacher Recognition Awards and opportunities to showcase student work, supporting career growth and visibility for Italian language educators.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$99K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$21K21%
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expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
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balance sheet
Total assets$248K
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Net assets$240K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +164.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • ALFRED CATALANOTTO — DIRECTOR
  • CLAIRE L GAUDIANI — DIRECTOR
  • ELIA MANNETTA — DIRECTOR
  • FRANK MASELLI — DIRECTOR
  • HON EUGENE NARDELLI — DIRECTOR
  • LAWRENCE AURIANA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Brandeis University Partner — Collaborates with Brandeis University to support students studying Italian through fellowship awards.
  • Brandeis University Partner — Hosts students who receive fellowships from the foundation.
  • College Board Partner — Collaborates with College Board to provide AP instructional design resources and professional development for teachers of Italian.
  • College Board Partner — Collaborates with the College Board on the AP Italian Program and exam revisions.
  • College Board Partner — Collaborates with the College Board on the Advanced Placement Italian Language and Culture Course and AP Italian Summer Institutes.
  • College Board Partner — Collaborates with the College Board to support the Advanced Placement Program in Italian Language and Culture.
  • College Board Partner — Collaborates with the Italian Language Foundation to offer professional development workshops and provide updates on the AP Italian Language and Culture Course and Exam.
  • Embassy of Italy Partner — Partners with the Italian Language Foundation to support professional development for teachers of Italian.
  • Feedblitz Network — Distributes the organization's Italian Word of the Day content via email feed.
  • Francesco & Mary Giambelli Foundation Partner — Provided a matching grant of $125,000 to support ILF's programs for students and teachers of Italian.
  • Giambelli Foundation Funder — Received a grant from the Giambelli Foundation in support of ILF’s mission and programs.
  • LaGuardia High School Partner — Worked with LaGuardia High School teachers, parents, and administrators to reinstate AP Italian instruction.
  • Republic of Italy Partner — Partners with the Republic of Italy to support and expand AP Italian language education.
  • U.S based Italian companies Partner — Corporate partners that host students in summer internships through the C2E Program
  • UNICO National Partner — Non-profit partner of the Italian Language Foundation
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.

  • Language Learning as a Bridge to Cultural and Familial Connection
    methodology: culture-and-family-connection-through-language
    By teaching the Italian language, we strengthen intergenerational and cross-geographic familial bonds and cultural identity, because language is a primary vehicle for belonging and heritage transmission.
  • Mentorship and Professional Exposure for Student Engagement and Career Readiness
    methodology: career-preparedness_through_cultural_immersion
    By connecting students with young professional mentors and internships in Italian-influenced sectors, we increase engagement and long-term commitment to Italian language learning, because real-world application and career relevance reinforce motivation and self-efficacy.
  • Student-Centered Recognition to Promote Academic Equity in Language Education
    methodology: program_preservation_for_academic_equity
    By preserving and supporting the AP Italian program and recognizing student achievement, we sustain access to high-level language education for diverse learners, because visibility and validation reduce inequities and reinforce the value of Italian as a legitimate academic pursuit.
  • Teacher Empowerment Through Networked Support and Institutional Partnerships
    methodology: institutional_partnership_for_teacher_development
    By building a professional support network and partnering with institutions like the College Board and the Embassy of Italy, we improve the quality and sustainability of Italian instruction, because teacher confidence and competence are amplified through collaboration and access to shared resources.