AAF Chairman Thomas J. McGrath Retires
At the most recent AAF board meeting on June 3, 2026, longtime Chairman Thomas J. McGrath announced his retirement. Together with Cyrus Vance, Tom was instrumental in drafting AAF’s incorporation documents. When Cyrus Vance became US Secretary of State, Tom replaced him on the AAF board, working with fellow founders Ambassador Milton Wolf and Ambassador […]
The AAF Mourns the Loss of Lya Pfeifer
The American Austrian Foundation mourns the loss of Lya Pfeifer, the former president of the Max Kade Foundation. The AAF’s partnership with the Max Kade Foundation began in 1996 but flourished when Lya joined the foundation in 2003. The Max Kade Foundation and the AAF share a core mission of advancing programs that open doors […]
AAF Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter
Welcome to the American Austrian Foundation’s Spring/Summer newsletter. In addition to our largest program, the Open Medical Institute, the AAF has a number of programs for artists, conductors, journalists, diplomats, and curators, as well as medical students and residents. This fulfills our mission of fostering exchanges between the United States and Austria in science and the arts.
Music for Medicine Benefit 2025
The American Austrian Foundation’s annual Music for Medicine Benefit took place on December 2, 2025, at the splendid Metropolitan Club in New York City. Dr. Wolfgang Aulitzky, CEO of the Open Medical Institute, was joined by Pablo Legorreta, who sits on the boards of both the AAF and OMI, to share updates from the OMI headquarters […]
Happy Holidays from the AAF
We extend our heartfelt wishes for a festive and beautiful holiday season to you and your loved ones! Your unwavering support has been the driving force behind the success and growth of the programs of the American Austrian Foundation and for that, we are truly grateful. As we reflect on the past and look forward […]
The AAF Mourns the Passing of Honorary Trustee William Lee Lyons Brown, Jr.
The American Austrian Foundation sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our dear friend Lee Brown. He served as the American Ambassador to Austria, under George Bush, from 2001 through 2005, and joined the AAF as an Honorary Trustee soon thereafter. We are grateful for his partnership and support. For more information on […]