New York, NY

FOUNDATION FOR ITALIAN ART AND CULTURE

EIN 32-0081843

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions

Mission

To promote knowledge and appreciation of Italian cultural and artistic traditions in the United States by sponsoring exhibitions, facilitating exchanges between U.S. and Italian institutions, and supporting conservation, research, and public programs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FOUNDATION FOR ITALIAN ART AND CULTURE

The Foundation for Italian Art and Culture (FIAC) is a U.S. incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 32-0081843) established in New York to promote Italian art, conservation, scholarship, and cultural exchange in the United States. FIAC works closely with the Italian Ministry of Culture and major museums to sponsor exhibitions, support technical study and restoration, publish research, and act as an intermediary for loans and curatorial collaborations.

FIAC runs an annual awards program that recognizes leading figures in Italian culture and U.S.–Italy cultural exchange, and it has a track record of enabling high‑profile loans and conservation projects that bring Italian masterpieces to American audiences. Recent activity (2022–2025) includes funded conservation and technical research campaigns with Italian museum partners and support for U.S. exhibitions and publications arising from those projects.

The organization maintains an active web presence, publicly listed projects and award recipients, and current IRS filings (Form 990s) consistent with an operating, donor‑facing charity that accepts and disburses support for exhibitions, conservation, and related programs.

Notable achievements

Tintoretto: 'Genesis' conservation & U.S. exhibition

Supported a research and conservation campaign at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice that enabled imaging, technical analysis, and restoration work leading to an exhibition of works from the Trinità cycle in the United States (Cincinnati Art Museum) and an accompanying scholarly publication.

Awards in Italian Culture (annual)

Operates a dedicated awards program that grants two $25,000 prizes annually—one recognizing a leading figure in the United States and one in Italy—highlighting and financially supporting leaders who advance Italian art and cultural exchange (recent recipients include the 2023 awardee Giulio Manieri Elia and 2024 winners Francesca Cappelletti and Cameron Kitchin).

Facilitated major loans and conservation projects

Has enabled multiple high‑visibility loans and conservation initiatives (examples across the past decade include presentations of works by Giorgione, Pontormo, Raphael, and Caravaggio at major U.S. institutions), strengthening transatlantic museum partnerships and public access to Italian masterworks.

At a glance

Total assets: $632K
Annual revenue: $291K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 32-0081843
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.fiacfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates in formal collaboration with leading institutions (Italian Ministry of Culture, Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia) and major U.S. museums, demonstrating institutional trust and partnership.

Regularly covered in Italian and U.S. cultural press (including national Italian outlets and New York–based Italian community media) for its awards, conservation partnerships, and exhibition projects.

Maintains public nonprofit filings (501(c)(3), EIN 32-0081843) and recent Form 990 filings that indicate active financial operations and program support consistent with an operating cultural foundation.

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