irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $14Irish language instruction
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bagpipe Lessons
Comprehensive instruction in playing Irish bagpipes, teaching music and cultural history for all skill levels
Hooley on the Hudson™
Annual Labor Day Weekend event hosted in partnership with the Ulster County Ancient Order of the Hibernians
Irish Language Instruction
Offers Gaelic Irish classes for beginners to advanced learners, combining language instruction with cultural education
Shamrock Run
Annual St. Patrick’s Day race in Kingston that celebrates Irish culture and community spirit
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Irish and Scottish Cultural Performance & Instruction 2 activities
- Offers bagpipe instructionProvides comprehensive bagpipe lessons for all skill levels, integrating instruction on music, history, and cultural context.
- Provides Irish language instructionOffers Gaelic Irish language classes for beginners to advanced speakers, taught by experienced instructors.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Holds regular public organizational meetingsHolds regular organizational meetings open to the public on the fourth Thursday of each month.
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Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Hosts cultural events and programsOffers public access to events and programs celebrating Irish literature, music, dance, stories, poetry, art, drama, crafts, and history.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Organizes annual St. Patrick's Day raceOrganizes an annual race on St. Patrick's Day in Kingston, NY, to celebrate Irish culture and community spirit.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$145K
Contributions & grants$90K62%
Program service revenue$3050%
Investment income$1360%
Other revenue$55K
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead88%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.10M
Cash$170K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$1.09M
Liquid reserves36.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Brian Devine — Vice President
- Patricia Clausi — Secretary/Treasurer
- William Kearney — President
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- City of Kingston Partner — Coordinates the Shamrock Run with the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
- Ulster County Ancient Order of the Hibernians Partner — Collaborates on cultural events including the Hooley on the Hudson™ and Kingston St. Patrick’s Day parade; will have a presence at the Center.
- Ulster County Ancient Order of the Hibernians Partner — Collaborates with the Ulster County AOH, which hosts the Hooley on the Hudson™ and the Kingston St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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-Supported Program Developmentmethodology: community-supported_developmentBy relying on community and business support to fund and implement programs, the organization ensures mission alignment and sustainability, because local investment strengthens program relevance and long-term viability.
- Cultural Hub Developmentmethodology: cultural-hub-developmentBy constructing and maintaining a dedicated cultural facility, the organization fosters sustained community engagement and cultural preservation, because a centralized physical space enables broader access and continuity in programming.
- Holistic Cultural Preservationmethodology: holistic_cultural_preservationBy nurturing diverse expressions of Irish culture—including language, poetry, dance, and storytelling—the organization strengthens cultural identity, because an integrated approach ensures that cultural preservation is not limited to isolated traditions but encompasses a living, evolving heritage.
- Inclusive Community Engagementmethodology: inclusive_community_engagementBy welcoming public participation regardless of Irish heritage, the organization expands cultural reach and relevance, because inclusivity fosters broader community ownership and engagement with Irish culture as a shared, living tradition.
- Intergenerational Cultural Transmission through Educationmethodology: cultural_transmission_across_generationsBy using classes, events, and educational resources to teach Irish literature, language, music, and history across age groups, the organization preserves Irish-American cultural identity, because systematic, multi-generational education strengthens cultural continuity and belonging.