Irish Festivals Inc, operating under the name Celticmke, is located in Wauwatosa, WI. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Celticmke employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Celticmke 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 12/2023, Celticmke generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE ALL ASPECTS OF IRISH CULTURE AND TO INSTILL IN FUTURE GENERATIONS AN APPRECIATION OF IRISH CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IRISH FEST - THE SIGNATURE EVENT HELD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, FEATURING EXHIBITIONS OF TRADITIONAL IRISH CRAFTS AND PERFORMANCE OF IRISH LITERARY WORKS, MUSIC AND DANCE.
ACADEMICS - PROVIDES CLASSES IN MUSIC, LANGUAGE, DANCE AND CRAFTS.
PROGRAMMING - EVENTS HELD THROUGH OUT THE YEAR TO PROMOTE IRISH MUSIC AND PRESERVE IRISH CULTURE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Clark Klibowitz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Flagg Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerard Campbell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Campbell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Jendrzejczyk Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Linda Daley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $14,376 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $35,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,358 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $97,286 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $266,734 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,607,308 |
| Investment income | $71,074 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $19,500 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,368 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,453 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $6,158 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $57,740 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,034,284 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,252 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,629 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,417 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $158,341 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,469 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,964 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,150 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,911 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $258,146 |
| Advertising and promotion | $318,996 |
| Office expenses | $136,106 |
| Information technology | $53,329 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $430,296 |
| Travel | $180,654 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,664 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,931 |
| Insurance | $59,255 |
| All other expenses | $156,243 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,169,454 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $409,244 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $356,775 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $491,759 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $19,377 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,076 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $753,488 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,301,986 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $126,908 |
| Total assets | $3,475,613 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,637 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,895 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $10,690 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $133,072 |
| Total liabilities | $219,294 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,085,303 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $171,016 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,475,613 |
Over the last fiscal year, Irish Festivals Inc has awarded $23,004 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HOPE HOUSE OF MIWAUKEE INC PURPOSE: MONETARY ASSITANCE. | $6,094 |
WARD IRISH MUSIC ARCHIVES PURPOSE: PROCEEDS FROM SPECIAL EVENT. | $16,910 |