The American Ireland Fund

Organization Overview

The American Ireland Fund is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Ireland Fund employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Ireland Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, American Ireland Fund generated $22.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, American Ireland Fund has awarded 243 individual grants totaling $20,603,718. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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EDUCATION; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; ARTS & CULTURE AND PEACE & (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) EDUCATION; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; ARTS & CULTURE AND PEACE & RECONCILIATION PRIMARILY IN IRELAND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND MAKES GRANTS WORLDWIDE, FROM PROGRAMS IN IRISH COMMUNITIES TO CAUSES AROUND THE WORLD THAT PROMOTE PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND; SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF IRISH CULTURE; AND STRENGTHEN AND DEVELOP COMMUNITIES, PARTICULARLY FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN SOCIETY. THERE WERE 544 GRANTS TO 304 GRANT RECIPIENTS, TOTALING $17,742,439 DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021.


THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND APPLIES RESOURCES TO ASSESS THE PERFORMANCE OF GRANTEES AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND DIRECT PROGRAMMATIC ASSISTANCE TO ITS GRANTEES TO ENSURE THAT ALL FUNDS ARE GENERATING A MAXIMUM RETURN TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR PLANNED CHARITABLE GOALS. IN ADDITION, THE FUND PROVIDES A SUITE OF SERVICES TO GRANTEES TO HELP THEM BETTER DEVELOP THEIR CAPACITY IN TERMS OF MAKING CASES, MANAGING THEIR AFFAIRS AND ACCESSING ADDITIONAL MONIES FROM OTHER FUNDERS. THE FUND ORGANIZES SEMINARS ON THESE ISSUES AS WELL AS MEETING GRANTEES AND APPLICANTS IN EACH OF ITS OFFICES. THEREFORE, RATHER THAN JUST DISTRIBUTE GRANTS, THE FUND ACTS AS A RESOURCE TO THE SECTOR.


THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE IRELAND FUNDS IN IRELAND ("TIFI"). TIFI IS A SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT GROUP, ORGANIZED UNDER IRISH LAW WITH ITS OWN BOARD AND OFFICERS. IT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS ANNUALLY IN IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND IN THE AREAS OF GRANT SOLICITATION, FUNDRAISING AND THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS. TIFI ALSO REGULARLY VISITS ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE RECEIVED FUNDING, OR HOPE TO RECEIVE FUTURE FUNDING, FROM THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND, TO EVALUATE THEIR PRIOR AND PROPOSED FUTURE USE OF FUNDS. TIFI WORKS WITH A NUMBER OF UMBRELLA ORGANIZATIONS IN IRELAND TO HELP DEVELOP IRELAND'S PHILANTHROPIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO FURTHER SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND.


ALL OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES LIAISE WITH GRANTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN IRELAND. THE FUND HELPS THEM REFINE THEIR CASES AND HELPS THEM TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL DONORS AND ADVISES THESE APPLICANTS ON HOW TO BEST ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSE. THE FUND ALSO PROVIDES ADVICE ON MAINTAINING GOOD DONOR RELATIONS. THE FUND HAS CO-HOSTED AND ASSISTED WITH A NUMBER OF EVENTS AND DINNERS TO BENEFIT IRISH NOT FOR PROFITS. THE FUND EFFECTIVELY PROVIDES ADVICE, AND MARKETING SERVICES FOR IRISH ORGANIZATIONS IN ACCESSING SUPPORT IN AMERICA.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Susan O'neill
Event Planning
$104,653
Grant Thornton Llp
Accounting Services
$125,250
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,750
Fundraising events$4,170,146
Related organizations$0
Government grants $495,400
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,820,404
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $530,322
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$22,490,700
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $268,408
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,106,782
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,192,141
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,675,949

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The American Ireland Fund has awarded $1,195,873 in support to 22 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

IRISH ARTS CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE

$456,461

BOSTON COLLEGE - CARROLL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chestnut Hill, MA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$250,391

NYU GLUCKSMAN IRELAND HOUSE

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$152,021

IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE

$49,000

NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PEACE & RECONCILIATION

$30,000

RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$29,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 36 grants that The American Ireland Fund has recieved totaling $1,511,012.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

$542,500
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$184,700
Jerome L Greene Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$100,000
New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc

Foxboro, MA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$50,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$14,879,004
Earnings$2,418,480
Admin Expense$146,173
Net Contributions$50,000
Other Expense$184,407
Ending Balance$17,016,904

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