We are a Foundation with many services offered to our members and other interested supporters. We own and manage the Italian American Heritage Foundation Cultural Center that features a research library, a history of Italians in Santa Clara County Photo Exhibition, several other exhibitions involving Italian heritage, a social hall with a complete kitchen, and several offices.

We are governed by a fifteen-person Board of Directors, which meets at the Cultural Center on the third Wednesday of each month.

According to available information, the Italian American Heritage Foundation is the largest and oldest Italian Cultural Center on the West Coast.

We have a monthly newspaper, which is given to members. Included in this informative publication is a calendar of events, foreign and local articles on anything Italian, and historical information on Italian Americans in Santa Clara County.

Scholarships are given annually to High School students. A major donation is given annually to Opera San Jose, Salvation Army, and other charitable organizations.

Italian and American customs, folklore, various entertainment programs, and well-established traditions have become part of the community through such events as the annual Italian Family Festa, language classes, opera, musical programs, art shows, film festivals, and sport events.

Through the many cultural activities we are able to promote Italian heritage in an extensive outreach program, bringing awareness to the community, as well as serving the needs of the Italian American people.

Areas of influence extend throughout central California. Membership is open to everyone aged 18 years or older. What is required of our members is interest in Italian culture and promotion of the Italian image.