irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $395KEDUCATION: IRISH ARTS CENTER OFFERS NEW YORK'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF CLASSES IN IRISH ARTS AND CULTURE, WITH OVER 40 WEEKLY CLASSES IN IRISH LANGUAGE, HISTORY, MUSIC, AND DANCE, TAUGHT BY TALENTED INSTRUCTORS WITH EACH CLASS PRESENTING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND AGES TO DELVE DEEPER INTO THE RICH CULTURE OF IRISH ARTS.
- #2 $319KEXHIBITION: IRISH ARTS CENTER PRESENTS VISUAL ARTS PRESENTATIONS AND CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS THAT TELL THE EVOLVING IRISH STORY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Big City Folk Song Club
Free NYC concert series featuring folk music, hosted by Niall Connolly
Café Concert Series
Intimate music performances in the Devlin Café, featuring artists like Rakish
Irish Language, Music, and Dance Classes
Offers over 40 weekly classes in Irish arts and culture for students of all ages and backgrounds
Traditional Irish Sessions in the Café
Regular informal music sessions open to all in the Devlin Café
Visual Arts Exhibitions
Presents cultural exhibitions and visual arts that explore the evolving Irish story
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Irish and Scottish Cultural Performance & Instruction 2 activities
- Operating cultural education programs in Irish arts and languageOffers more than forty weekly classes in Irish language, history, music, dance, and storytelling for students of all ages and backgrounds, both in-person and online, fostering community and shared learning experiences.
- Supporting school and youth engagement with Irish artsProvides schools and youth programs with opportunities to attend award-winning performances and learn directly from teaching artists, integrating Irish cultural education into youth development.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curating and presenting visual arts exhibitions on Irish culturePresents visual arts exhibitions that explore the evolving Irish story, including curated shows like Reclaiming a Space and THE MAP and WE ARE THE MAP, featuring artist talks and symposia with participants such as Alice Maher and Rachel Fallon.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting public literary and humanities eventsHosts literary conversations, lectures, and themed events such as Bealtaine celebrations, Irish Language Day, and cross-cultural discussions (e.g., civil rights movements in Selma and Derry), featuring authors and scholars like Sophie White, Jason Stopa, and Dr. Angela Griffith.
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Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Presenting Irish cultural performances and concertsProduces hundreds of annual evenings of Irish music, theatre, dance, and humanities programming, including concerts by Irish artists such as Rakish and The Martin Hayes Quartet at venues like the Devlin Café and Carnegie Hall.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Providing cultural programming space and artist supportOperates a state-of-the-art facility that provides space for artists to create and innovate while offering the public access to Irish arts and culture through classes, performances, and exhibitions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.32M
Contributions & grants$8.49M91%
Program service revenue$642K7%
Investment income$288K3%
Other revenue$-99K
expenses
Total expenses$9.06M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$4.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$73.76M
Cash$9.51M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.79M
Net assets$71.98M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| AIDAN CONNOLLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $533K |
| PAULINE TURLEY | VICE CHAIR STAFF | 40 | $367K |
| RACHAEL GILKEY | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING & EDUCATION | 40 | $165K |
| JONATHAN B HARPER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $150K |
| CONNOR SMITH | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION | 40 | $149K |
| DENNIS WALLS | DIRECTOR OF FACILITY OPERATIONS | 40 | $142K |
| FINBAR SHEANON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $138K |
board members · 15
- ANDREW BRESLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BOB DEVLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- CELESTINE DONAGHY — BOARD MEMBER
- GERRARD BOYLE — CHAIRMAN, CAPITAL PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
- JAMES QUINN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DALY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DUFFY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTINE COVILLO — BOARD MEMBER
- LORETTA BRENNAN GLUCKSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT MCCANN — BOARD MEMBER
- RUSSELL GIOIELLA — BOARD MEMBER
- SHANE NAUGHTON — SECRETARY AND TREASURER CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE
- SHARON PATRICK — BOARD MEMBER
- SHAUN KELLY — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Arts Council of Ireland Funder — Supported the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Barry Ó Séanáin Partner — c/o contact for check donations
- Brandt Jackson Foundation Funder — Provided additional generous support for the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- British Council Partner — Supporting organization for Irish Arts Center programs
- CIE Tours Funder — Provides financial support for programs at the Irish Arts Center.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Co-presenting venue for major Irish music performances.
- Consulate of Ireland in New York Government — Diplomatic entity supporting Irish Arts Center programs
- Culture Ireland Funder — Provided additional generous support for the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Culture Ireland Partner — Government agency supporting Irish Arts Center programs
- Devlin Café Partner — Venue partner hosting concert series and traditional music sessions.
- Emigrant Support Programme Funder — Provides financial support for programs at the Irish Arts Center.
- Forest Issac Jones Partner — Presenter exploring civil rights connections between Selma and Derry.
- Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Funder — Provides financial support for programs at the Irish Arts Center.
- Galway City Council Funder — Supported the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Provided additional generous support for the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Irish Arts Center Network — An Claidheamh Soluis Inc operates as the legal entity for the Irish Arts Center.
- Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) Partner — Partnered with Irish Arts Center for the opening reception of Patricia Hurl: Irish Gothic.
- Jerome L. Greene Foundation Partner — Presented in association with the Irish Arts Center for the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Jim & Lori Steinberg Funder — Provided additional generous support for the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- McDonogh Capital Investments Funder — Supported the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Federal agency providing support for Irish Arts Center programs
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder of Irish Arts Center programs in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and City Council
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State arts council supporting Irish Arts Center programs with funding from the Governor and Legislature
- Shubert Foundation Funder — Provided additional generous support for the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Smurfit Westrock Funder — Supported the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Sophie White Partner — Author and speaker participating in a literary conversation event.
- Tom Fitzgerald Partner — Fiddle instructor leading a master class.
- Tourism Ireland Funder — Provided additional generous support for the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- University of Galway Funder — Supported the Druid production of Riders to the Sea and Macbeth
- Visual Artists Ireland Partner — Co-hosted a Zoom conversation with Irish Arts Center on September 26, 2024, featuring artists Rachel Fallon and Alice Maher.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Community Building through Shared Learning and Cultural Educationmethodology: community_through_shared_learningBy providing instructor-led classes and shared learning experiences in Irish arts and culture, the organization fosters community and intergenerational engagement, because structured cultural education builds relationships and preserves heritage across diverse groups.
- Cross-Cultural Dialogue as a Tool for Social Understandingmethodology: cross-cultural_dialogueBy using cross-cultural historical dialogue—particularly around civil rights movements—the organization promotes social understanding, because examining parallels in struggle fosters empathy and critical reflection on power and resistance.
- Cultural Preservation through Exhibition and Artistic Innovationmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-exhibitionBy using visual arts, cultural exhibitions, and dedicated creative space for artists, the organization preserves and evolves the Irish cultural narrative, because public storytelling and support for artistic innovation ensure cultural continuity while enabling contemporary relevance.
- Culture-Centered Engagement through Artistic Expressionmethodology: culture-centered_engagementBy presenting and developing artistic work in a hospitality-centered environment, the organization creates emotionally and intellectually engaging experiences that foster deep community connection, because shared cultural expression builds belonging and critical dialogue.
- Grassroots and Free Access Model for Inclusive Participationmethodology: grassroots_community_accessBy using grassroots organizing and offering free, recurring access to concerts and open music sessions, the organization increases community engagement with Irish folk music, because removing financial and structural barriers enables broader, more diverse participation.