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ITALIAN ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 464067472 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · italianassociation.org
revenue
$226K
expenses
$203K
net assets
$2K
employees
0
volunteers
12
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

SCOPE AND PURPOSE TO PROMOTE ITALIAN ARTS, CULTURE, AND TRADITIONS. AVAIL THEMSELVES OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Italian Association of Arizona is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Italian arts, culture, and traditions in Arizona. It aims to establish an Italian Cultural Center and offers various programs, including language classes, cultural workshops, and events, to engage the community with Italian heritage.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Cultural Events and Workshops
A wide array of events and programs designed to bring Italian culture to Arizona, including culinary workshops, cultural festivals, and art exhibitions.
Italian Baroque Art History Class
A 6-week online class via Zoom focusing on Italian Baroque Art History, including a guided tour of the Phoenix Art Museum.
Italian Language Classes
Offers 12-week sessions of Italian language classes at various levels (Beginning 1-4, Intermediate) online via Zoom and in-person in Scottsdale, AZ, focusing on vocabulary, sentence structures, and culture.
Study Trip to Italy
A two-week study trip to Montepulciano and Rome, Italy, combining structured Italian language study with cultural immersion for members and students.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Public Art Walks & Tours 2 activities
    • Cultural education programs
      Provides cultural education through Italian Baroque Art History classes, culinary workshops, art exhibitions, and a guided tour of the Phoenix Art Museum integrated into the curriculum. These programs combine academic learning with experiential components to promote Italian heritage.
    • Offer Italian Baroque Art History Classes
      Offers an Italian Baroque Art History class to the community, which includes a guided tour of the Phoenix Art Museum as part of its curriculum.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 2 activities
    • Facilitate Community Building for Italians in Arizona
      Offers membership to individuals aged 18 and older to build a community centered on Italian culture. A board member co-founded the Facebook group "Italiani in Arizona" in 2018 to help Italians connect and exchange information.
    • Membership community building
      Offers membership to individuals aged 18 and older to foster a community centered on Italian culture, including facilitating connections through initiatives like the "Italiani in Arizona" Facebook group, co-founded by a board member in 2018.
  • Structured Language Classes and Conversation Practice 2 activities
    • Italian language instruction
      Offers Italian language classes to the community through two 12-week sessions annually (Fall and Spring), with most classes held online via Zoom and some in-person options available at Smoking Rooster Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. Classes run weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, starting April 29, 2026, and concluding on April 13, 2026, with a certificate of completion and a complimentary networking brunch provided upon finishing.
    • Offer Italian Language Classes
      Offers Italian language classes to the community, consisting of two 12-week sessions in Fall and Spring. Most classes meet online via Zoom, with some in-person options available at Smoking Rooster Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. Students receive a certificate of course completion and are invited to a complimentary brunch.
  • Short-Term Mission & Service Trips 2 activities
    • Organize Cultural Immersion Trips to Italy
      Organizes two-week study trips to Italy for members and students, combining Italian language study with cultural immersion. An upcoming trip is scheduled from May 16 to May 31, 2026, in Montepulciano and Rome.
    • Study trips to Italy
      Organizes a two-week study trip to Italy for members and students from May 16 to May 31, 2026, combining Italian language study with cultural immersion in Montepulciano and Rome.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Organize Italian Cultural Events
      Organizes culinary workshops, cultural festivals, and art exhibitions to promote Italian culture.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$226K
Contributions & grants$136K60%
Program service revenue$90K40%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$203K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash$118K
Investments$0
Liabilities$117K
Net assets$2K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRANK GUZZO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0 $60K
board members · 6
  • CAREN PAYTON — Secretary
  • DARIO SOLDAN — Director
  • MICKEY RAO — CEO
  • PETER STAZZONE — Director
  • RALPH MARCHETTA — President
  • ROSA TORRACA — Treasurer
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Antonella Morgillo Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes.
  • Elisabetta Ferrari Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes, offering in-person classes at her family ranch.
  • Gina Pietrantoni Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes and contributing author of Italian textbooks.
  • Judy Loker Initiative Partner — A board member is an Advisory Board Member of the Judy Loker Initiative, a foundation dedicated to promoting brain health, education, and prevention strategies.
  • Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Collaborates to provide a guided tour as part of a class.
  • Sandra Palaich Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes.
  • Valentina Carrillo Partner — Instructor for Italian language classes.