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Irish Institute Inc

New York, NY · EIN 131917963 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A230 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · irishinstituteofny.com
revenue
$170K
expenses
$73K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
0
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

To promote a study of folklore, music and art and the Brehon laws of ancient Ireland to encourage the conservation and display of records pertaining to the history and art of ancient Ireland to promote bonds of friendship between the people of Ireland and the United States

profile · synthesized from sources

The Irish Institute Inc supports the study and preservation of Irish folklore, music, art, and history through grant funding to organizations and individuals in both the United States and Ireland. Established in 1950, it promotes cultural exchange and friendship between the two nations by endowing lecture series, supporting arts institutions, and funding projects related to Irish heritage and the Brehon laws of ancient Ireland.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $10K
    Archives of Irish America - the grant is given to allow space for the collection and display of Irish and other memorabilia in the Bobst Library at New York University
  2. #2 $7K
    They Measured Our Heads - grant for production and post-production editing of a feature-length documentary
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Archives of Irish America
Grant-funded project to collect and display Irish memorabilia at NYU's Bobst Library.
Documentary Film Support
Funding for production and post-production of feature-length documentaries on Irish themes, such as "They Measured Our Heads".
NYU Lecture Series
Annual lecture series at NYU's Glucksman Ireland House, funded by the Irish Institute, featuring prominent Irish figures in arts, politics, and culture.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 2 activities
    • Funding an annual lecture series at Glucksman Ireland House, NYU
      Provides grant funding to endow an annual lecture series at Glucksman Ireland House at New York University, supporting public engagement with Irish culture and history.
    • Funding the conservation and public display of Irish cultural records
      Supports the preservation, conservation, and public display of Irish cultural records through grants to institutions and initiatives that promote Irish historical material via various media.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding Irish artists, cultural institutions, and preservation of landmarks
      Provides grants to support struggling artists, writers, sculptors, and dramatists in Ireland, and aids art schools, libraries, and cultural institutions, including efforts to preserve Irish landmarks.
  • Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Funding documentary film production on Irish themes
      Finances the production and post-production editing of a feature-length documentary titled "They Measured Our Heads," advancing public understanding of Irish history and identity.
  • Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding human rights and social change initiatives in Ireland
      Supports the Pat Finucane Center for Human Rights and Social Change through grants aimed at promoting human rights, social tolerance, and justice in Ireland.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding the Irish Arts Center to promote contemporary Irish and Irish American culture
      Provides grant support to the Irish Arts Center to advance its mission of projecting a dynamic image of Ireland and Irish America in the 21st century through arts and cultural programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$170K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$170K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$73K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$56K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$69K
Investments$981K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves171.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +92.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 17
  • Ann Garvey — Director
  • Brian Fitzpatrick — Director
  • Brian O'Dwyer — Trustee
  • Daniel Tubridy — Trustee
  • Garret J Cronin — Director
  • John F Tully Esq — Director
  • Kate Mulvey — Director
  • Kathleen Walsh D'Arcy — Director
  • Kay Connolly — Director
  • Madeleine Conlon — Trustee
  • Marion Casey — Trustee
  • Monica Durkan — Trustee
  • Patricia Sherwood — Director
  • Peter Killeen — Trustee
  • Robert E Pederson Esq — Director
  • Thomas A Beirne — Director
  • Thomas J Jordan — Director
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Bobst Library at New York University Partner — Hosts the Archives of Irish America with funding support from Irish Institute Inc
  • Glucksman Ireland House Partner — Receives grant funding from Irish Institute Inc
  • Glucksman Ireland House NYU Partner — Longstanding supporter of Glucksman Ireland House NYU since its opening in 1993.
  • Irish Arts Center Partner — Receives funding to advance its mission of promoting a dynamic image of Ireland and Irish America
  • Marion Casey Partner — Historian and Chair of the Board of Trustees, actively involved in the leadership and historical stewardship of the Irish Institute.
  • Peter Killeen Partner — Vice President and member of the Board of Trustees, contributing to organizational leadership and governance.
  • The Pat Finucane Center for Human Rights and Social Change Partner — Receives grant funding to promote human rights and social tolerance in County Derry, Ireland
strategies · 1

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.

  • Cultural Preservation Through Academic and Artistic Support
    methodology: cultural_preservation_and_academic_study
    By funding the preservation and study of Irish cultural materials and academic programs, we sustain Irish heritage and strengthen transatlantic ties, because institutionalizing culture in education and research ensures long-term transmission and legitimacy.