named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament
Annual youth Gaelic football and hurling tournament for under-8 players, held in Rockland County, sponsored by the AOH to honor a fallen firefighter and promote Irish sports
Monthly Meetings and Cultural Events
Hosts monthly gatherings from September to June to promote Irish heritage, faith, and culture through educational and social programming
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Participation
Organizes and marches in the annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, representing the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the City of Yonkers; recognized with multiple marching unit awards including 1st Place in 2017
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 5 activities
- Advocate for Irish-American community interestsAdvocated for the adoption of the McGuinness Principles by the Yonkers City Council, representing the organization’s civic engagement on behalf of Irish-American values and community priorities.
- Donate to Irish community organizationsProvides financial donations to Irish community centers, including a $2,500 contribution to the Aisling Irish Community Center to support its programs and services.
- Host and sponsor youth sports tournaments in honor of fallen firefightersOrganizes and sponsors annual youth Gaelic sports tournaments, including the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament for U8 athletes and the Sean Tallon Memorial Gaelic Football Tournament, promoting Irish culture and community engagement among youth.
- Host monthly meetings to promote Irish faith, heritage, and cultureHolds monthly meetings from September through June to promote Irish faith, heritage, and culture, fostering fraternal engagement among members.
- Share Irish history and culture through digital platformsShares articles on Irish history via its blog and uses social media platforms to communicate with the community and promote events and activities.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 2 activities
- Organize annual cultural and heritage eventsOrganizes multiple cultural events each year, including participation in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, where the unit has received awards for marching performance, and hosting annual installation and commemorative ceremonies.
- Support the formation of new AOH divisionsParticipated in the founding ceremony of Thomas Addis Emmet Division #17 in New Rochelle, contributing to the expansion of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Westchester County after more than 50 years without a new division.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Conduct charity fundraising events and distribute proceeds to Catholic and Irish causesHosts an annual charity golf outing and participates in community festivals such as the McLean Avenue Street Festival to raise funds, distributing over $2,200 in one year and focusing proceeds on Catholic and Irish charities.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Facilitate access to branded apparel for membersProvides members with access to embroidered apparel featuring the AOH Yonkers logo through an online vendor, supporting member engagement and identity.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host annual commemorative breakfastsOrganizes the annual Brendan Murphy Memorial Communion Breakfast, a recurring event that honors community members and strengthens fraternal ties.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Participate in local community events and provide volunteer supportEngages in local events such as the Chili Hilly 5k Run/Walk by sponsoring the event annually since 2011 and providing volunteer support through operating a water station.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Provide financial support to Catholic schools and scholarship programsDonates to Catholic schools in Yonkers for tuition assistance and scholarship programs, including $1,000 to Maria Regina High School, $1,000 to Sacred Heart High School, and over $20,000 collectively to various schools.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Support community relief efforts and charitable drivesProvides financial and material support to relief efforts, including pledging $500 and collecting supplies for the AOH Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund and supporting the Terry Dalton Jr. Toys for Kids Drive with donations and toy collections for the S.A.I.L Institute of Learning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$15K23%
Investment income$610%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$66K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$31K
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +57.7%
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- AOH Bronx County Network — County-level affiliate represented by Officer John Hyland at the installation ceremony.
- AOH Bronx County Board Partner — Sponsor of the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament.
- AOH Division #3 of the Bronx Partner — Sponsor of the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament.
- AOH Division #5 of the Bronx Partner — Sponsor of the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament.
- AOH Division #9 of Suffolk County Partner — Yearly sponsor of the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament alongside Yonkers Division.
- AOH National Board Network — Administered the AOH Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund to which Division One contributed $500.
- AOH New York State District Network — State-level governing body represented at the installation by District Director Michael Flynn.
- AOH Queens County Board Partner — Sponsor of the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament.
- AOH Westchester County Board Network — County-level affiliate that participated in the officer installation ceremony.
- AOH Westchester County Board Partner — Sponsor of the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament.
- Aidan O’Kelly Lynch Partner — Westchester County AOH President and partner in promoting Irish culture through youth sports.
- Aisling Irish Community Center Partner — Recipient of charitable support from the AOH Division One Yonkers.
- Aisling Irish Community Center Partner — Recipient of financial support and co-honoree at awards dinner; organization that the division collaborates with and publicly supports.
- Aisling Irish Community Center Partner — Recipient of funds raised by the AOH Division One charity events.
- Aisling Irish Community Center Partner — Recognized a member of Division One Yonkers at its annual dinner; ongoing community partnership.
- Ancient Order of Hibernians National Board Network — Division One Yonkers is a local division affiliated with the national AOH organization.
- Ancient Order of Hibernians in America Network — Myles Scully, Division One Yonkers is a local division of the national Ancient Order of Hibernians in America organization.
- Emerald Focus Partner — Cable talk show on which the Yonkers AOH President appeared to discuss the organization’s activities and heritage.
- FDNY Ceremonial Unit Partner — Partner in promoting Irish culture through the Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament.
- Facebook Partner — Used by Division One to share updates and engage with members and the public.
- Freedom for All Ireland Fund Partner — Recipient of funds raised by the AOH Division One charity events.
- GAA NY Minor Board Partner — Jurisdictional body under which the Firefighter Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament is held; collaborates with the AOH on event execution.
- Google+ Partner — Used by Division One to share content and updates with a broader audience.
- Irish Consulate in New York Partner — Organized The Irish Day of Action for Hurricane Sandy relief, in which Division One members volunteered.
- LAOH Division #19 Yonkers Partner — Collaborates with LAOH Division #19 Yonkers on events such as the McLean Avenue Street Festival.
- LogoUp.com Partner — Vendor partner that provides embroidered apparel services using the AOH Yonkers logo.
- Maria Regina High School Partner — Recipient of a $1,000 donation from ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS DIVISION ONE YONKERS NY for educational improvements.
- NY GAA Senior, Minor and Ladies Boards Partner — Recipient of funds raised by the AOH Division One charity events.
- NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Partner — Recognized ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS DIVISION ONE YONKERS NY with a 1st Place Marching Unit Award for parade participation.
- New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Government — Presented the Myles Scully Division #1 Yonkers with the 2nd Place "Best AOH Marching Unit" award in 2016.
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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 Preservation Through Gathering and Educationmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-gatheringBy combining regular in-person gatherings with historical education, the organization sustains Irish heritage and strengthens community identity because shared rituals and knowledge transmission reinforce cultural continuity.
- Faith and Culture-Driven Service Responsemethodology: faith_and_culture_driven_serviceBy grounding actions in Irish Catholic moral and cultural tradition, the organization produces community service and charitable engagement because witnessing hardship is seen as a moral imperative requiring direct response.
- Fraternal Principles Guiding Community Engagementmethodology: christian_charityBy organizing activities around the principles of friendship, unity, and Christian charity, the organization fosters community engagement because these values form the ethical foundation for member commitment and service.