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MONTAUK FRIENDS OF ERIN INC
MONTAUK, NY · EIN 112686593 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · montaukfriendsoferin.org
revenue
$101K
expenses
$66K
net assets
$62K
employees
0
volunteers
35
program ratio
42%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE IRISH CULTURE AMONG THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EVENTS WHICH WILL BENEFIT THE PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY, THE LOCAL YOUTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

MONTAUK FRIENDS OF ERIN INC promotes Irish culture through an annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Montauk, NY, and supports the local community, particularly youth. The organization honors community leaders as Grand Marshals each year and contributes to local causes, including scholarships and support for civic institutions. Founded in the early 1960s, it remains rooted in Montauk’s local identity.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $28K
    YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Hosts a longstanding community parade in Montauk, NY, celebrating Irish culture and honoring local leaders as Grand Marshals.
Youth Scholarships and Community Contributions
Provides scholarships and financial support to local organizations benefiting youth and the broader Montauk community.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Annual Cultural Parade Organization 2 activities
    • Hosting ancillary events in support of the parade and community engagement
      Organizes supplementary events such as luncheon presentations on Parade Day (e.g., in 2021), Ladies FOE Bingo Nights (e.g., April 12, 2024), and participation in related parades including the New York City and Amagansett St. Patrick’s Day Parades through its Ladies Auxiliary.
    • Organizing and producing the annual Montauk St. Patrick's Day Parade
      Plans, funds, and hosts the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montauk, which has attracted an estimated 40,000 spectators in past years. The event is produced with over $80,000 in expenditures, all funded by proceeds from fundraising activities. The parade has been held annually since its founding by "the original twelve" members, with the 63rd edition scheduled for March 30, 2025.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Providing youth scholarships and sponsoring youth sports programs
      Awards scholarships to outstanding students and sponsors youth sports programs, including little league activities for boys and girls, as part of its community support initiatives.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$82K81%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$66K
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead57%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash$62K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$62K
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +74.6%
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Adopt a Family Christmas Program Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Alpha One Foundation Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Amityville Pipe Band Partner — Collaborated with or featured Pipe Major TJ White of the Amityville Pipe Band in events.
  • Avon Breast Cancer Golf Tourney Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Chamber of Commerce Partner — Supports the annual parade; collaborates with Montauk Friends of Erin as part of the broader community effort.
  • East End Hospice Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • East Hampton H.S. Girls Softball Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • East Hampton Little League Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • East Hampton Youth Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Friends of Erin Catastrophic Family Emergency Fund Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • John Behan Partner — Longtime participant and source of historical recollections about the Grand Marshal selections and Montauk community figures.
  • L.I. Breakers Softball Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk Boy & Girl Scouts Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk Fire Department Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk Food Pantry Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk Little League Partner — Sponsors little league activities for boys and girls.
  • Montauk Playhouse Foundation Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk School Field Hockey Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk School Student Council Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk School Year Book Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Montauk Youth Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • National Youth Scholars Program Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Soldier Ride Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • St. Therese of Lisieux Church Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • The Retreat Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Tourney Sports USA Partner — Organization supported or sponsored by Montauk Friends of Erin.
  • Town Police Government — Supports the annual parade; part of the public safety and operational team.
  • Town of East Hampton Government — Supports the annual parade; recognized as a key community partner in its success.
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 Celebration as Community Uplift
    methodology: civic_and_social_celebration
    By organizing festive cultural events like the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the organization fosters community joy and counters seasonal hardship (e.g., end-of-winter blues), because shared traditions strengthen social cohesion and collective well-being.
  • Event-Based Fundraising to Support Youth and Education
    methodology: event_based_fundraising_for_community_support
    By leveraging cultural events such as parades and bingo nights for fundraising, the organization generates resources to support youth programs, sports, and education, because community-centered events attract sustained local participation and financial support.
  • Inclusive Cultural Leadership Model
    methodology: inclusive_leadership
    By expanding leadership roles—such as Grand Marshal appointments—beyond the Irish community, the organization strengthens broader community engagement and representation, because inclusive recognition fosters ownership and participation across diverse groups.