Established in 1958 Turkistan American Association is a cultural non-profit organization. The association was founded with the purpose of uniting and supporting the Central Asian community within the United States, as well as helping it blend into the American mosaic. Since its inception the organization has successfully established a vital link between various communities both in the US and abroad. Turkistan American Association has evolved with the changing times and has expanded in need of religious purpose. Our organization strives to preserve the rich cultural heritage and identity of its members among whom it counts ethnic Uzbeks, Tajiks, Turkmens, Kazakhs, Kyrgyzs, Turks, Uyghurs and representatives of other nationalities.

With its present membership of over several thousand families our organization addresses a growing need for better representation of our community in the United States. Turkistan American Association sponsors social events, educational workshops and cultural activities that promote public awareness of our organization, as well as encourage greater community involvement by our members.