About us

Mission Statement

The Iranian Cultural Foundation-Houston (ICF-H) is a non-profit, non-political organization with no religious affiliation that fosters the educational, social, and charitable interests of the Iranian-American community. It promotes the appreciation of Persian culture and nurtures a deeper understanding between the Iranian and American communities.

Why ICF?

Why is it necessary for our Iranian-American community to have a cultural foundation in a city like Houston? After all, there are other organizations in this town that happen to be very successful in their pursuits. Aren’t those enough?

A heart-to-heart talk with Iranian-Americans in Houston By Masood Jameossaniae

Special Report About ICF Houston

Vision

Our goal is to create an Iranian-American center in Houston that is open to everyone who shares its mission regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, or religion. Our vision is to create a forum where we can:

• Educate the youth about our language and culture
• Provide social and charitable services to our community
• Host forums & conferences
• Hold lecture series, concerts, and plays
• Celebrate Iranian holidays
• Showcase our culture and history
• Provide office space for other Iranian-American organizations

In short, our goal is to create a home for our community where various educational, cultural, and social programs are offered under one roof.

Services

Iranian Cultural Foundation-Houston has been actively providing variety of services to Houston’s Iranian-American community in the following areas:

• Annual Iranian New Year Festival (Nowruz Festival)
• Cultural/Historical Movie Screenings
• Rumi/Ferdowsi Lectures
• Persian Calligraphy Classes
• Rumi/Hafez/Ferdowsi Classes
• Persian Language Classes for Children
• Persian Language Classes for Adults
• Painting/Dance/Acting Classes for Children
• Monthly Senior Citizen Gatherings