COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

ROCKLAND GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONINC

ORANGEBURG, NY · EIN 133502982 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N64 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · rocklandgaa.com
revenue
$417K
expenses
$426K
net assets
$3.5M
employees
0
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT TO ROCKLAND COUNTY YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS, PARTICULARLY GAELIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association promotes Gaelic games for all ages in Rockland County, New York. The organization supports youth participation in traditional Irish sports such as hurling and Gaelic football, aligning with its mission to encourage local youth engagement in Gaelic athletic activities through community events, team development, and cultural celebrations.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Gaelic Football Program
Program offering Gaelic football instruction and competition for players of all ages in Rockland County
Hurling Program
Youth and adult hurling activities including training, matches, and community engagement events centered around the traditional Irish sport
Hurling Wall Opening Ceremony
Community event commemorating the construction of a dedicated hurling practice wall, supporting skill development and team pride
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Participation
Annual participation in the Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade to promote Gaelic culture and community involvement
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Sports Community Events 2 activities
    • Tournaments and competitive events
      Organizes and hosts multiple Gaelic games tournaments annually, including the u6 Go Games, u8 Dennis McHugh Memorial Tournament, Men's Football 7-a-side Robert McKiernan Cup, and a hurling wall opening ceremony, drawing participants from various regions.
    • Youth summer camps and tournament participation
      Organizes annual summer camps for youth engagement in Gaelic games and coordinates participation in external youth tournaments, including the CYC Philadelphia event for age groups U8–U18, scheduled for July 30 to August 2, 2026.
  • Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Administrative and governance operations
      Maintains organizational structure through a board of officers, manages player registration via a registrar system, and administers scholarships through a dedicated committee to support member participation.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Annual Field Day and special events
      Hosts an annual Field Day event featuring a full day of Gaelic games, live music performances, children's recreational activities such as bounce houses and relay races, and community gatherings. The event has been held on July 11, 2026, and is repeated annually with consistent programming.
  • Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
    • Cultural and community events
      Hosts live music performances, major sporting event screenings, and participates in local parades such as the Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Events include concerts by artists like Nathan Carter, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, and Bernadette Morris, as well as screenings of the All-Ireland Football Championship and World Cup matches.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facility operations and maintenance
      Operates and maintains a dedicated field and clubhouse facility for Gaelic games, including scheduling field usage and lighting, groundskeeping, custodial oversight of buildings and gear shop, and availability of the Clubhouse & Pavilion for public rentals.
    • Youth and adult Gaelic sports programs
      Offers year-round Gaelic athletic programs in football, hurling, camogie, and Ladies Gaelic football for participants from under-6 through adult levels, including seasonal programming (indoor, spring, summer, and fall) and inclusive participation opportunities for adults of all experience levels. Programs include training sessions, games, and tournaments across Rockland County and other regional locations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$417K
Contributions & grants$105K25%
Program service revenue$99K24%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$212K
expenses
Total expenses$426K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.54M
Cash$175K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.54M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.5%
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Dominican University Partner — Hosts indoor training sessions for the club.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for communication and outreach
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
  • GAA.ie Partner — Collaborates with GAA.ie for media coverage and promotion of club initiatives
  • Gaelic Athletic Association Network — Member organization of the Gaelic Athletic Association, participating in its global network of clubs.
  • Harry Monaghan Partner — Manager for U14 Camogie, U16 Hurling, and assistant in other teams
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for communication and outreach
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and engagement.
  • Jersey Watch Partner — Technology partner providing website and membership management services.
  • John Nolan Partner — Manager for U12 Boys Football and U12 Hurling teams
  • Mike Travers Partner — Manager for U12 Girls Football and Junior Ladies Football teams
  • Pearl River School of Irish Music Partner — Performs at Rockland GAA events
  • School of Rock Partner — Performs at Rockland GAA events
  • Scór Partner — Has delegates and alternates participating in Scór cultural activities.
  • Sean Coyne Partner — Manager for U6 Boys Football and assistant coach in multiple youth and adult teams
  • Stephen O’Shea Partner — Manager for U8 Girls Football and assistant coach in multiple hurling and football teams
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for communication and outreach
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for outreach and engagement.
  • cyctournament.org Partner — Partner website for disseminating information about the CYC tournament.
strategies · 2

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 Sport
    methodology: cultural-preservation-through-sport
    By promoting Gaelic games within diaspora communities, we strengthen cultural identity and sustain Irish heritage, because shared cultural practice fosters community cohesion and intergenerational engagement.
  • Inclusive, All-Ages Participation Model
    methodology: inclusive-community-engagement
    By structuring programming to be accessible to participants of all ages and backgrounds, we increase engagement and retention in Gaelic games, because inclusiveness and regular participation foster belonging, sportsmanship, and team cohesion.