irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $223KSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:-THE SOCIETY AWARDS 5 SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT GRADUATE STUDY IN THE US AND IN THE UK.
- #2 $94KHOSPITAL PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM:-THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TWO CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN KOMANSKY CHLDREN'S HOSPITAL AND THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Almoner Program
Provides financial and personal support to elderly, disabled, and crisis-affected individuals and families of Scottish descent through direct assistance and partnerships with social service organizations.
Barker Emergency Fund
Offers emergency grants for extreme cases of need, such as housing recovery after natural disasters, funded by a bequest from member Charles S.P. Barker.
Cemetery Program
Maintains a burial plot at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn for Scots in need, ensuring a dignified final resting place.
Hospital Philanthropy Program
Provides financial support to NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, Scotland.
Scholarship Program
Awards five annual graduate scholarships—three for U.S. students to study in Scotland and two for Scottish students to study in the U.S.—covering tuition, maintenance, and travel.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 2 activities
- Providing emergency financial assistance through the Barker Emergency FundProvides emergency grants to individuals facing extreme cases of need on a case-by-case basis through the Barker Emergency Fund, including support for home recovery following disasters such as Hurricane Sandy.
- Providing financial and personal support to Scots in need through the Almoner ProgramProvides financial assistance and personal support to individuals of Scottish birth or descent in need, including the elderly, terminally ill, disabled, and families or children in crisis, through the Almoner Program, in collaboration with social service organizations. This program has formed the majority of the Society's philanthropic activity for 270 years.
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Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
- Funding children's hospitals in the United States and ScotlandProvides financial support to two children's hospitals: NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital in the United States and the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, Scotland, with ongoing support directed through charitable giving programs.
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Maintaining burial plot and commemorative monument at Cypress Hills CemeteryMaintains a large burial plot at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn for members and individuals of Scottish descent, and cares for a commemorative obelisk monument erected in 1888.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and publishing annual newsletterProduces and publishes an annual newsletter titled 'The Pibroch' to communicate organizational activities and updates.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Awarding graduate scholarships to Scottish and American studentsAwards five annual scholarships, each valued at $35,000, to support one year of graduate study — three for U.S. students studying in Scotland and two for Scottish students studying in the United States, covering tuition, maintenance, and travel. The program supports students from institutions including Bowdoin College, Harvard University, Columbia University, and Cornell University.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.47M
Contributions & grants$277K4%
Program service revenue$42K1%
Investment income$6.10M94%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$311K
Grants paid out$580K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.38M
Cash$60K
Investments$20.85M
Liabilities$81K
Net assets$21.30M
Liquid reserves194.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +502.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BRIGID C TUCKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $188K |
board members · 18
- ADAM GIMBEL — MGR (JAN-MAY 24), 2ND VP (MAY-DEC 24)
- DEACON JAMES D NOBLE — MANAGER
- DEBORAH WEBSTER — MGR./ CHAIR (MAY-DEC 2024)
- DR DOREEN WRAY ROTHMD — 2ND VP (JAN-MAY 24), 1ST VP (MAY-DEC 24)
- FIONA HIGGINS — ALMONER TO THE SOCIETY
- GRAEME HAWKINS — CHAIR ( JAN-MAY 2024)
- HAROLD CRAWFORD — MANAGER, BEGAN 6/24
- JOHN AD NEEDHAM — TREASURER (JAN-MAY 2024)
- JOHN BLANKLEY — 1ST VP (JAN-MAY 24), PRES. (MAY-DEC 24)
- JOHN KIRKWOOD — MANAGER, BEGAN 6/24
- KATHERINE JOHNSON — MANAGER
- LOLITA JACKSON — MANAGER
- LORRAINE BELL — MANAGER, BEGAN 6/24
- MICHAEL WITTER — TREASURER (MAY-DEC 2024)
- PAUL STUART RANKIN — MANAGER
- RICHARD PORTER — PRESIDENT (JAN-MAY 2024)
- ROBERT MUNRO — MANAGER
- THOMAS BURT — SECRETARY
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Charles S.P. Barker Partner — Provided a posthumous bequest to establish the Barker Emergency Fund.
- His Majesty's Consulate General to New York Government — Honorary Chair holds official role as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for North America and Consul General to New York.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital Partner — Receives financial support from the Society for its pediatric care programs.
- NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital Partner — Recipient of ongoing support from the Society.
- Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow Partner — Receives financial support from the Society for its pediatric care programs.
- Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow Partner — Recipient of ongoing support from the Society.
- Scottish Government Government — Invited the Society's President to share reflections on shared history between Scotland and the United States as part of a public series.
- Search and Care Partner — Receives grants from the Barker Fund to support services for the elderly.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Almoner Model of Charitable Assistancemethodology: almoner_modelBy using a direct, relationship-based almoner model, we produce dignified and context-sensitive aid because long-standing personal stewardship ensures culturally appropriate and individually assessed support.
- Cultural-Heritage-Based Aidmethodology: cultural-heritage-based aidBy delivering charitable and educational support grounded in shared Scottish heritage, we produce stronger community engagement and more sustainable aid outcomes because cultural identity strengthens trust and program relevance.
- Integrated Support Services Modelmethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy combining financial aid with personal support from social workers and committee members, we produce more effective assistance for Scots in need because holistic, case-based intervention addresses both material and social determinants of hardship.
- Member-Led Governancemethodology: member-led governanceBy relying on member leadership and volunteer governance, we produce more responsive and community-aligned charitable strategies because local stewardship ensures decisions reflect the values and needs of the Scottish diaspora in New York.