named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Dinner Dance
122-year-old tradition honoring individuals with awards such as Gael of the Year and Distinguished Service Award, serving as a major fundraising and community event
Martin McGuinness Principles Advocacy
Initiative promoting equality, truth, respect, and self-determination for Ireland, including advocacy for Irish language rights and accountability for historical injustices
UIC Essay Contest
Annual essay competition for high school seniors and college freshmen with family ties to member organizations, promoting engagement with Irish heritage
United Irish Counties Feis
Annual cultural festival celebrating Irish step-dancing, music, language, and song; the oldest Feis in North America, held since 1940
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 2 activities
- Advocacy related to immigration policy impacts on Irish organizationsEngaged in advocacy efforts in response to the impacts of the 1965 Immigration Act on Irish organizations in New York, reflecting the organization’s historical role in representing community interests.
- Organizes annual cultural events including Feis and Anniversary Dinner DanceHosts the 86th United Irish Counties Feis—the oldest Feis in North America—featuring annual competitions in Irish step-dancing, music, language, and song, and organizes an annual Anniversary Dinner Dance to celebrate Irish heritage and community. These events serve as central cultural gatherings for the Irish community in New York.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Conducts monthly meetings for affiliated organization delegatesHolds monthly board meetings from September to May on the third Wednesday of each month for appointed delegates from affiliated organizations, providing a structured forum for coordination and representation of Irish counties in New York.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual essay contest for youth relatives of membersOrganizes an annual essay contest for high school seniors and college freshmen who are relatives of members of affiliated organizations, with winners recognized at a public event. The contest is part of the organization's ongoing youth engagement and cultural programming.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Participates in NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade to promote Irish community imageParticipates annually in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade as part of its mission to promote a positive image of the Irish community in New York and strengthen cultural visibility.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$4251%
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expenses
Total expenses$46K
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Grants paid out$34K
balance sheet
Total assets$221K
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Net assets$221K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +34.0%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Antun’s Partner — Sponsored the Deluxe Cocktail Hour at the 2025 Dinner Dance.
- Co. Cavan P & B Association NY Partner — UICANY delegate organization represented at the 2025 Dinner Dance.
- County Cavan P&B Association of New York Partner — Hosts joint events and shares calendar space with the County Cavan P&B Association of New York.
- Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust Partner — Presented the Mary Mc Mullan Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 Dinner Dance.
- LiKing Marketing Partner — Website development and design partner for the United Irish Counties Association.
- LiKing Marketing Partner — Website development and marketing services provider
- LiKing Marketing Partner — Website development and marketing services provider for UICANY.
- LiKing Marketing Partner — Website development and marketing services provider for the United Irish Counties Association of New York, Inc.
- LiKing Marketing Partner — Website development partner
- LiKing Websites Partner — Produces video content for UICA events and publications.
- Purcell Publishing Partner — Responsible for publishing the UICA Dinner Dance Journal and providing photography services.
- www.mcguinnessprinciples.com Partner — Collaborates to promote the Martin McGuinness Principles and encourages endorsements from Irish-American organizations and individuals.
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 Traditional Arts Programmingmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-annual-festivalBy hosting an annual Feis centered on traditional Irish arts—such as step-dancing, music, language, and song—the organization sustains Irish cultural heritage because immersive, community-wide engagement in cultural practices strengthens collective identity and intergenerational transmission of traditions.
- Intergenerational Engagement through Descendant Eligibilitymethodology: intergenerational_eligibilityBy restricting essay contest eligibility to descendants and extended family of members, the organization reinforces long-term community ties and sustained participation across generations, because inclusive lineage-based involvement fosters enduring cultural identity and organizational continuity.
- Principles-Based Advocacy for a United Irelandmethodology: principles-based advocacyBy advocating for a free and united Ireland grounded in the Martin McGuinness Principles of Equality, Respect, Truth, and Self-Determination, the organization drives political and social change because adherence to these shared ethical values unifies stakeholders and legitimizes its advocacy within the Irish-American diaspora.