named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Irishman of the Year Dinner
Annual event recognizing individuals who exemplify Irish heritage and community service
John F. Brady Memorial Scholarship
Provides scholarships to students, likely those with ties to Irish heritage or law enforcement communities
Project Children Picnic & 5K Fundraiser
Supports Project Children, a charity focused on peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland
Saint Patrick’s Day Parades
Participates in and supports multiple regional parades including NYC, Brooklyn, and Bayside
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Awarding grants and making charitable donationsProvides financial support to organizations such as the Irish American Baseball Society, Project Children, and the Fighting 69th Regimental Trust through donations totaling $30,000 from proceeds of past Cigar Night events.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Facilitating employment resources for membersProvides access to job opportunities in civil service, public utilities, and federal sectors by curating and sharing links to hiring portals, distributing information via newsletter and Facebook, and inviting submissions of job openings from the network.
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Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Fostering and preserving Irish heritageEngages in activities that foster and preserve Irish heritage through cultural events, advocacy, and recognition of Irish-American contributions. This includes organizing annual dinners, parades, and heritage celebrations.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosting monthly meetings for affiliated societiesHolds monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, rotating among New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island, to convene representatives from its network of affiliated Emerald Societies.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting social and community eventsOrganizes various social and community events including Christmas parties, holiday fundraisers, car shows, toy drives, Schiitzenfest, and sports events such as Gaelic football matches to engage members and the broader community.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Organizing annual Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year DinnerHosts an annual Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year Dinner, typically held in January at Antun’s of Queens Village, to honor distinguished Irish Americans and serve as a gathering for delegates; the event has been held continuously since its revival in 2008.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing a monthly newsletterProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter titled "Around the Emerald Green" that includes news on Emerald Society events, employment opportunities, and Irish-American media updates.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Producing commemorative materials for annual eventsPublished a commemorative souvenir dinner journal in conjunction with the 2026 Irishman of the Year dinner, indicating a practice of producing special materials to mark annual events.
- Sponsoring external eventsSupports external events through sponsorship, including gold-level sponsorship of events aligned with the organization’s mission and community values.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$81K
Contributions & grants$75K92%
Program service revenue$5K6%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$45K
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$55K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +94.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DONNA MAGUIRE — TRUSTEE
- DUKE BUNCE — TRUSTEE
- EDWARD FINN JR — TRUSTEE
- JACK VIERLING — TRUSTEE
- TIMOTHY COWEN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 81
Who they work with
- ALEES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- ALEES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- Antun’s of Queens Village Partner — Venue for the annual Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year Dinner since its revival.
- Arizona Law Enforcement Emerald Society Partner — Welcomed as a newly affiliated organization.
- BPES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- BPES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- ConEd ES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- ConEd ES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- DCPES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- DCPES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- DSNY ES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- DSNY ES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- DSNY Emerald Society Partner — Member organization affiliated with the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- ESFLEA Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- ESFLEA Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- Emerald Isle Immigration Center Partner — Beneficiary of the Celtic Cruise fundraiser hosted in partnership with EIIC-AOH Div 7.
- Emerald Society of the Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Partner — Federal law enforcement affiliate of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- FDNY ES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- FDNY ES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- FDNY Emerald Society Partner — Early member society and current affiliate of the Grand Council
- FDNY Emerald Society Partner — Founding and affiliated organization within the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- FDNY Emerald Society Partner — Shares FDNY Aide to Grand Marshal position in the NYC Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook page to share recent employment opportunities.
- Fighting 69th Regimental Trust Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 donation from proceeds of the 2023 Cigar Night event.
- HVPES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- HVPES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- Irish American Baseball Society Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 donation from proceeds of the 2025 Cigar Night event.
- LACFF ES Network — Affiliated Emerald Society organization linked through the Grand Council
- LACFF ES Network — Member organization of the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
- MABSTOA Emerald Society Partner — Member organization affiliated with the Grand Council of United Emerald Societies
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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 Professional Affiliationmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_professional_affiliationBy organizing Emerald Societies around shared professional identities—particularly in civil service and public safety—the organization strengthens cultural belonging and ensures the continuity of Irish heritage, because occupational affiliation deepens engagement and institutionalizes cultural practice within trusted peer networks.
- Visibility and Recognition as Cultural Reinforcementmethodology: representation_and_recognitionBy integrating honored members into high-visibility leadership roles in public events like the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, the organization reinforces cultural pride and collective identity, because public recognition validates individual contribution while modeling sustained Irish-American civic participation.