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FINEST GAELIC FOOTBALL CLUB INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 861165879 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE W12 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · nypdgaelicfootball.org

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mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE GAMES, CONTESTS, PHYSICAL EXERCISES, SPORTS AND ATHLETICS OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION; TO EVAUATE THE STANDARDS OF GAMES, CONTESTS, ATHLETICS, AND SPORTS TO MAINTAIN A HIGH PLANE OF PHYSICAL AND MORAL EXCELLANCE; AND ENLIST THE COOPERATION OF ALL PERSONS TO THAT END; TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE GAELIC AND ALL KIND OF FIELD AND ATHLETIC SPORTS; TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE SPORT, EXERCISE, AND RECREATION OF ITS MEMBERS, TO MANAGE AND CONDUCT ENTERTAINMENTS, EXCURSION, AND SOCIAL MEETINGS OF ITS MEMEBERS; TO RAISE FUDNS FOR THE PROMOTION OF GAELIC GAMES AND ATHLETIC SPORTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

NYPD Gaelic Football Club is a nonprofit sports team composed of New York City police officers that promotes Irish heritage through Gaelic football. The club plays competitive matches, hosts charity events, and supports organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Founded in 1971, it fosters camaraderie among members and strengthens community ties through sport and cultural engagement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Charity Match Series

Hosts annual charity matches, including a recurring game against the FDNY, to raise funds and awareness for causes like the Ronald McDonald House and PBA Widows and Children Fund

Golf Outing Event

Organizes an annual golf outing as a fundraising and networking event for members and supporters

International Police GAA Tournament

Participates in global Gaelic football competitions for law enforcement, including a tournament hosted in London, promoting cross-border camaraderie and cultural exchange

activities · 6 groups

What they do

Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host annual events and social gatherings for members and supporters
  
  Organizes recurring events including an annual golf outing and a dinner dance, which includes honoring individuals significant to the club, fostering community engagement and member participation.
Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Maintain digital platforms to share team activities and engage the public
  
  Operates a public Instagram account and a Shutterfly photo gallery to document and share team events, historical photos, and member activities, enhancing public visibility and engagement.
Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Organize and operate a Gaelic football team for police officers in the New York City area
  
  Fields a competitive Gaelic football team composed of police officers from the New York City area, participating in organized matches and championships, including the NY GAA Junior B Championship and games against teams such as Buffalo and FDNY.
Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Promote Gaelic football and Irish cultural heritage through educational and historical content
  
  Shares educational materials, curated YouTube clips, and historical highlights—such as the 1947 All Ireland Final at the Polo Grounds—to promote awareness of Gaelic football history and preserve Irish cultural heritage in New York.
Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Recruit new players and grow participation in Gaelic football
  
  Actively recruits new players to join the club, welcoming both individuals with prior experience and beginners, to sustain and expand team membership.
Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Support charitable causes through match proceeds and direct contributions
  
  Contributes proceeds from all games to various charities and makes direct donations to organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, PBA Widows and Children Fund, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

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1 years on record · 2021–2021

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 3

JIM LUNDY — DIRECTOR
MIKE DISKIN — DIRECTOR
NOEL MALONEY — DIRECTOR

relationships · 12

Who they work with

Buffalo team Partner — Hosts a match with a team from Buffalo.
FDNY Partner — Competes against FDNY in the Annual Charity Match.
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to connect with the public and promote the club.
Gaelic Athletic Association Network — Member of the Gaelic Athletic Association, as indicated by use of official GAA logo.
Gaelic Athletic Association Network — Participates in the GAA network, supporting Gaelic games in New York.
Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram (handle nypdgfc) to engage with the community and promote the club.
International Police GAA Tournament Network — Participates in the International Police GAA Tournament hosted in London.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Receives contributions from the NYPD Gaelic Football Club.
PBA Widows and Children Fund Partner — Receives contributions from the NYPD Gaelic Football Club.
Ronald McDonald House Partner — Receives contributions from the NYPD Gaelic Football Club.
Shutterfly Partner — Hosts the team's photo gallery through Shutterfly's platform.
Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter (handle @nypdgfc) to communicate with followers and promote the club.

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How they approach the work

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Character Development Through Athletic Participation

methodology: character-through-sport
By maintaining high standards in sports and encouraging broad participation, the organization fosters physical and moral excellence because structured athletic engagement instills discipline, teamwork, and personal integrity.
Cultural Preservation Through Sport

methodology: cultural_preservation_through_sport
By organizing and promoting Gaelic football, the organization preserves and promotes Irish cultural heritage because participation in the sport serves as a living expression of tradition and strengthens communal identity.