This organization was established in 1992 and its Constitution was ratified and adopted by the original incorporators at their meeting on November 28 and 29, 1992 in New York City. Article I of its Constitution, Entitled "Objectives and Principals of the Hellenic American National Council" has as follows:

The objectives, principals and/or purpose of the corporation is to engage in the following activities, but not limited to the following principles:

• to honor, protect and preserve the democratic Hellenic and American ideals
• to encourage, protect and promote the Hellenic culture and language

• to promote the Hellenic culture to all United States people through the educational process, included but not limited to, such activities as public discussion groups, forums, lectures, panels, newsletters, and other similar programs

• to protect and preserve Hellenic human rights internationally

• to protect the truth of Hellenic history and its principal ideals

• to promote friendship and better understanding of Hellenism

• to foster a better understanding and respect for the constitutional government of the United States and Hellas

The members of HANC are the various Federations and Associations, which at the present time are twenty three and 1830 respectively and are located at various parts of the United States and Canada. This is a nonpartisan organization with offices in Boston, Chicago, New York and Florida and offices are planned for Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Athens, Greece.

The Organizational and Administrative structure of HANC includes the President's Forum which is composed of one representative (usually the President) from each Federation or Association and also the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of the President, two Vice-Presidents, and the General Secretary and Treasurer and functions as the executive arm of the President's Forum. All officers of HANC as well as the officers of the constituent Federations and Associations, are elected by strictly democratic methods.

The core philosophy of HANC includes the close and enthusiastic cooperation with all other organizations within the Community of Americans of Greek ancestry, including the Church.