named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AOH Pipes and Drums
Participates in parades and events, promoting Irish culture through music; won first place in the 2018 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade for Organization Pipes and Drum Bands.
Food Drive at Shoprite Monroe
Annual food and fund collection event supporting local pantries including Our Father’s Kitchen and the Washingtonville Food Pantry.
Junior Division
Youth program named after 1st Lt. Louis E. Allen, engaging young members in community service and Irish heritage activities.
Wreaths Across America Participation
Annual event at Orange County Veterans Cemetery to honor fallen veterans with wreath-laying ceremonies.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Community food drives and donationsOrganized a food drive that collected $330 in cash and two carloads of non-perishable food, distributed to local charitable organizations including Our Father's Kitchen and the Washingtonville Food Pantry.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting of community and religious gatheringsHosts recurring community events such as the Annual County Mass and Breakfast and the Saint Patrick's Dance to foster fellowship and cultural connection among members and the broader community.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Organization of annual parades and cultural eventsPlans and participates in annual events including the Saint Patrick's Day Parade, the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade (including as lead organizer in 2014 and 2017), the Memorial Day Parade, and the West Point Tattoo to celebrate Irish heritage and community engagement.
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Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Preservation and promotion of Irish cultureProvides a space to enrich and cultivate Irish culture through the operation of the Irish Cultural Center of Orange County, New York, serving as a permanent facility for organizational and cultural activities.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Facility management and improvementOwns and maintains the AOH Hall in Monroe, NY, including ongoing management and renovation projects such as the kitchen upgrade initiated in August 2017.
- Support for Irish youth exchange programsSupported Project Children, a program that brought 22,000 children from Northern Ireland to stay with host families in the U.S., and hosted a film screening about the program attended by over 600 people.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$29K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses40%
Admin / overhead60%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$110K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$64K
Net assets$46K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -36.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Brian Archer — Chairman
- Clint Halcomb — Treasurer
- Kevin Strommer — Vice Chairman
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Computer Momma's FireForums Partner — Provided website design and administration services.
- Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers Partner — Supported website modernization efforts for the organization.
- National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Partner — Host venue for the Annual County Mass and Breakfast.
- Our Father's Kitchen Partner — Recipient of food donations from AOH Division 1's food drive.
- Robert Allen Partner — Father of 1st Lt. Louis Allen, participated in initiation of new members.
- Vivian Allen Partner — Mother of 1st Lt. Louis Allen, attended organizational meeting.
- Washingtonville Food Pantry Partner — Recipient of food donations from AOH Division 1's food drive.
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.
- Cultural Celebration as Community Engagementmethodology: cultural_celebrationBy organizing and participating in public cultural events like parades, the organization strengthens community ties and promotes Irish heritage, because public celebration creates visibility, pride, and inclusive participation across generations.
- Cultural Preservation Through Community Spacemethodology: cultural_preservation_through_community_spaceBy maintaining a permanent physical and organizational space, the organization preserves Irish cultural traditions and strengthens community identity, because sustained access to shared space enables intergenerational transmission of heritage and continuous programming.
- Faith- and Heritage-Based Community Identitymethodology: faith-and-heritage-based community serviceBy integrating Catholic faith and Irish heritage into communal activities and organizational identity, the organization fosters deeper engagement, because shared religious and cultural values create a cohesive foundation for service and belonging.
- Youth Engagement Through Memorial and Mentorshipmethodology: memorial-based youth engagementBy naming the junior division in honor of a fallen service member and pairing youth with adult mentors, the organization inspires lasting engagement, because memorialization creates emotional resonance and personal guidance reinforces cultural continuity.