WHAT IS THE
NFCACF?

The National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to promoting the interests of the Croatian American community in the United States and especially in Washington, DC

The organization was founded in September 1993 and the first convention was held in January 1994 in St. Louis, Missouri. The NFCACF is dedicated to promoting the interests of the Croatian people through educational advocacy, public policy projects, diplomatic agreements, cultural initiatives and overall media relations.

The NFCACF is a national umbrella organization established in 1993 for Croatian Americans, representing individuals and related professional associations, national groups, metropolitan groups that represent over 80,000 members.

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We have participated in 200 plus high level diplomatic meetings over 27 years. We have testified orpresented in over a dozen congressional committees or at foreign policy think tank events. We have been honored with multiple Insertions in the Congressional Record. We have issued over 200 press releases and published many white papers about subjects from NATO Membership, regarding Vukovar and also,
about Bosnia and Herzegovina constitutional issues facing the Croat community there. We collaborated with many groups and diplomats to support Croatia’s Ascension into NATO and which was a ten year plus project. We have been supporting many activities to promote the signing of the VISA Waiver program and the Avoidance of the Double Taxation Treaty between the Republic of Croatia and the United States.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

COMMITMENT

Involved in a wide range of cultural projects from involving Croatia’s tourism
market to Church restoration initiatives in Croatia.

TENACITY

The community’s strongest voice in the nation’s capital for many projects of priority interest to our Croatian American community.

PASSION

Embraced a number of unique projects, including giving out “40 Under 40” awards to rising stars in the CA community.

COMMUNITY

Sponsored over hundred special events nationwide from book parties, film
events to Croatian wine tastings.

TRUTH

Promotes the truth about Croatian Americans, Croatia and Croatians in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United States.

RELIABILITY

An ongoing major partner supporting all the work of the Congressional Croatian Caucus and its membership.

WHERE IS OUR HEART?

The NFCACF is a major sponsor of Croatia’s Special Olympics organization and has been very involved in all earthquake relief funds and specifically earmarking funds to two different museums in Zagreb. We have partnered with Bishop Franjo Komarica from the Banja Luka Catholic Diocese on several humanitarian projects.

How can you support the NFCACF

Board of Directors

THE NFCACF is managed by an Executive Committee and up to twenty-seven Board members elected by the Annual Assembly of Delegates meeting held every summer.

Board Members 2025

President: Steve Rukavina

Executive Vice-President: Biljana Abel

National Secretary and Coordinator: Mark Plavetic

Treasurer: Ron “Kruno” Zivic

First Vice-President: John Kraljic

Second Vice President: Bernadette Luketich Sikaras

Officers-At-large: Carolyn Agin Bruno, Andrea Novak-Neumann, Anna Maria Sicenica, and Kata Beslic.

Board Members: Franjo Bertovic, Don Langenfeld, Damira Caric-Sicenica, Jim Kresnik, Tom Steich, Judi Zivic, Vedran Nazor, Nikola Metes, Mirena Bagur