The National American Council (NIAC) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 2002 to give voice to the American community. As one of the most highly educated minority groups in the United States, Americans have achieved success on many levels – technological, scientific, academic, and economic life – yet our community’s contributions to American civic life has been limited. No time was this more evident than after the devastating September 11 attacks, when the Iranian-American community was nearly silent as the United States was confronted with profound issues of national security, immigration, and the character of American society. This was when NIAC emerged as a leader, addressing the difficult issues facing our community.
NIAC Action was formed in 2015 to build political power for Americans and to champion the priorities of our community. To advance our goals, we utilize grassroots advocacy, undertake direct lobbying efforts in Washington DC, and engage political candidates. NIAC guides the organization’s issue analysis, civic education, and community engagement initiatives. NIAC has made transparency one of its core values and works to provide it all levels, including around our financials and funding sources, governance, and policy priorities and positions. NIAC is a proud recipient of the 2018 GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency.
