irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $159KIRISH ARTS WEEK IAW - A WEEK LONG EVENT IN WHICH YOUNG MUSICIANS ARE TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED MUSICIANS ON IRISH MUSIC AND FOLLOWED BY A CONCERT AT THE END OF THE WEEK FOR THE PUBLIC.
- #2 $36KED FEIS - AN EVENT IN WHICH YOUNG DANCERS PERFORM FOR THE PUBLIC FEATURING TRADITIONAL IRISH DANCES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
East Durham Feis
Event showcasing young dancers performing traditional Irish dances for the public.
Irish Arts Week
A week-long event featuring instruction in traditional Irish music for young musicians, culminating in a public concert.
Memorial Day Irish Music Festival
Annual festival celebrating Irish music and culture, held at the Centre's festival grounds.
The Irish Village
Cultural site and event space dedicated to preserving Irish heritage in the Catskills.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Irish and Scottish Cultural Performance & Instruction 2 activities
- Hosts Irish Arts Week programConducts an annual week-long Irish Arts Week program offering instruction in traditional Irish music to young musicians by experienced musicians, culminating in a public concert. The program was held in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- Organizes Feis events showcasing Irish danceHosts Feis events, including the ED Feis, which showcase traditional Irish dance performances by young dancers for the public. Events were held in 2020 and 2022.
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Irish and Celtic Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Hosts and sponsors cultural festivals and eventsOrganizes and sponsors festivals and events in Durham, Greene County to promote Irish and Irish American culture and artistic heritage.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$173K
Contributions & grants$5K3%
Program service revenue$167K96%
Investment income$9281%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$147K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$85K
Investments$0
Liabilities$84K
Net assets$1.27M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- DALE HANDEL — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD GOWER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEANNE FARRELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE MCLINDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL BOYLE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL ESSLIE — BOARD MEMBER
- TIM MCSWEENEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Network — Michael J. Quill was a founder and long-time president of the TWU, linking the organization to the Centre's namesake and historical foundation.
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 Event-Based Community Engagementmethodology: cultural_event_programmingBy organizing large-scale cultural events such as Irish Arts Week and Feis, the organization promotes Irish heritage because these events serve as immersive, communal experiences that strengthen collective identity and public visibility.
- Cultural Preservation Through Intergenerational Programmingmethodology: culture-preservationBy combining instruction in traditional Irish arts with public performance opportunities, the organization strengthens cultural transmission across generations because shared learning and public celebration reinforce identity and continuity.