named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Highland Games
Organized annual Highland Games from 1857 to 1933 featuring athletic competitions, curling, and cultural events to celebrate Scottish traditions in New York
Robert Burns Statue Commemoration
Preserves and promotes the history of the Robert Burns statue in Central Park, the first statue of Burns erected outside Scotland, unveiled in 1880 through the efforts of the club and allied Scottish societies
Scottish Cultural Events
Hosts social gatherings, educational workshops, and cultural celebrations to maintain connections with Scotland and strengthen Scottish-American identity
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Irish and Scottish Cultural Performance & Instruction 2 activities
- Provides educational programming in Scottish culture and languageOffers classes and workshops in Scottish Gaelic language, traditional Scottish music, bagpiping, and dance through its Scottish Studies Program. Courses are offered in-person and virtually via Zoom, including Beginning and Intermediate Gaelic (101 and 201) during the 2025–2026 session, and are available to members at discounted rates.
- Sponsors concerts, lectures, and panels on Scottish history and cultureProduces and hosts cultural events including concerts, keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions focused on Scottish history and heritage, as part of its ongoing educational and community engagement programming.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Funds competitions and awards in Gaelic and piping traditionsSponsors annual events including the North Carolina Regional Gaelic Mod, the NYC Tartan Week Mod, and the George M. Bell Amateur Bagpipe Competition, and provides scholarship prizes for top finishers in the bagpipe competition.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts cultural and social events celebrating Scottish heritageOrganizes annual and recurring events such as the Tartan Day Pre-Parade Ceilidh, Saint Andrew's Day celebration, Kilted Bowling, Burns Supper, and pub nights featuring traditional Scottish music, dancing, and food. These events include live music, dancing, and traditional fare like haggis, and are held at venues including The Tailor Public House and Central Park.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers membership benefits and community engagement opportunitiesProvides annual membership that includes access to cultural events, member discounts on classes and events, invitations to exclusive club-hosted gatherings, and partnership discounts with external organizations.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer support for events and operationsRelies on and accepts volunteers with skills in accounting, cooking, graphic art, event cleanup, and general support to assist in carrying out organizational events and administrative functions.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes newsletters on club activitiesCreates and shares regular newsletters available for public download, providing updates on club events, programs, and cultural content.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Raises and donates funds to nonprofit organizationsCollects tips at the annual Tartan Day Pre-Parade Ceilidh to support nonprofit organizations, with past beneficiaries including the Lower Eastside Girls Club, United War Veterans Council, and Education Through Music.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$74K100%
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Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$64K
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Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
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Net assets$25K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AUDREY LANDRY — DIRECTOR
- LISA BAUER — DIRECTOR
- MARY ELLEN SCULLARD — DIRECTOR
- NINA URBAN — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA KASS — DIRECTOR
- REBEKKAH ADAMS — DIRECTOR
- SUE ANN MCDEVITT — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNE HOLTER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- 79th New York Volunteer Infantry Partner — Recruited members from the Club's ranks and maintained a close historical association with the New York Caledonian Club.
- American Society of Games and Festivals Partner — Partner organization linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach Network — Organizational member of the American Scottish Gaelic Society, which supports Gaelic learning communities in North America.
- An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach Partner — Partner organization promoting Gaelic language and culture, linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- Big Apple Bears Partner — Sports club linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- British Consulate General in New York Government — Diplomatic mission linked on the NYCC supporters page, indicating an affiliate relationship.
- Buckie Thistle FC Partner — Sports club linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- Callanish School of Celtic Arts Partner — Thomas Leigh, Gaelic instructor for the Club, has taught Gaelic language classes at this institution.
- Catamount Pipe Band of Vermont Partner — Thomas Leigh, Gaelic instructor for the Club, is a member of this pipe band.
- City of New York Government — Recipient of the Robert Burns statue, with formal acceptance by the Mayor and cooperation from Parks Commissioners.
- Club Partners Partner — Organizations that provide discounted goods or services to NYCC members.
- Council of Scottish Clans and Associations Partner — Partner network of Scottish clans and associations, linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- Education Through Music Partner — Recipient of charitable donations raised at the annual Tartan Day Pre-Parade Ceilidh.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and events with members.
- Glasgow Rangers Partner — Sports club linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Partner — Hosts the North Carolina Regional Gaelic Mod, which the Club has sponsored annually since 2013.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share updates and events with members.
- Kearny Celtic Supporters Club Partner — Sports fan group linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- Lower Eastside Girls Club Partner — Recipient of charitable donations raised at the annual Tartan Day Pre-Parade Ceilidh.
- National Tartan Day New York Committee Partner — Collaborates to organize and participate in NYC Tartan Week events annually.
- National Tartan Day New York Committee Partner — Partner organization for Tartan Week, linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- New Hampshire School of Scottish Arts Partner — Thomas Leigh, Gaelic instructor for the Club, has taught Gaelic language classes at this institution.
- New York Caledonian Curling Club Partner — Affiliated curling club linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Partner — Sponsor of the NYC Tartan Week Pre-Parade Ceilidh event.
- North American Hibernian FC Supporters Club Partner — Sports club linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- Racket NYC Partner — Venue for the annual NYC Tartan Week pre-parade ceilidh.
- Robert Burns Ellisland Museum & Farm Partner — Sponsor of the NYC Tartan Week Pre-Parade Ceilidh event.
- Robert Burns Monument Committee Partner — Jointly managed the commissioning and unveiling of the Robert Burns statue in Central Park.
- Sabhal Mor Ostaig Partner — Partner educational institution linked on the NYCC supporters page.
- Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York Partner — Sponsor of the NYC Tartan Week Pre-Parade Ceilidh event.
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strategies · 3
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 Engagement Through Inclusive Community Buildingmethodology: cultural_engagement_through_inclusive_gatheringBy creating inclusive social and educational spaces centered on Scottish culture, we strengthen cultural continuity and diaspora engagement because openness to all interested individuals—regardless of heritage—expands participation and fosters broader civic connection to Scottish traditions.
- Cultural Preservation Through Member-Led Participationmethodology: member_led_cultural_preservationBy involving members in content creation and volunteer roles that leverage their skills, we sustain cultural programming and ownership because active contribution strengthens personal investment and community resilience.
- Inclusive Cultural Education for Broad Engagementmethodology: inclusive_educationBy offering accessible, multi-level instruction in Scottish culture, we deepen cultural understanding and engagement because inclusivity in learning removes barriers and invites lifelong participation from diverse audiences.