2024 ANNUAL APPEAL

Dear members and friends of the American Italian Heritage Museum,

As always, we want to thank you for your continued support and generosity. Last year, our appeal was a great success! Over $15,000 was raised to go into our endowment fund to sustain us in years to come when we will have to transition from all volunteer workers to some salaried workers. Our dues and museum admittance cover around 30% our operations. The other 70% comes from fundraising and appeals. Our dues are kept low as to be affordable for everyone.

This year we hope to raise $35,000 for our Capital Expenditure Fund.The beautiful outside siding of the main museum building consists of stucco. The stucco has been deteriorating for the past few years and we have been maintaining it to the best of our ability by hiring professionals to fill in the cracks. Over the years this has been a costly ongoing endeavor. Unfortunately we have now reached a point where we have to replace the siding for the whole building. We have obtained some preliminary estimates that run from $85,000 to $98,000. within the next two years we hope to raise enough money thru appeals and fundraisers to cover this huge expenditure.

We hope we can count on your generosity for this great endeavor! As always, 100% of the funds raised for this appeal will go to the Museum. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and tax deductible.

Sincerely,
Prof/Cav. Philip J. DiNovo, President
Catherine DiCocco McGuire Fundraising Chair