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Hibernian Charity

EIN 20-1993969 · Clayton, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SERVING AS CHARITABLE ARM OF ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS.

Income
$124,187
Spending
$117,881
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
37.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $35,547 spent. PROJECT ST. PATRICK - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MEN AND WOMEN PREPARING FOR A LIFE IN A RELIGIOUS ORDER.
  2. $31,104 spent. HUNGER AWARD - THIS AWARD WAS CREATED TO HONOR THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND WHO SURVIVED THE GREAT HUNGER AND INITIATED THE IRISH DIASPORA, THOSE WHO WERE FORCED TO FLEE IRELAND, IN OUR CASE TO NORTH AMERICA, TO SURVIVE THE STARVATION AND DISEASE.
  3. $17,774 spent. IRISH WAY & STUDY ABROAD - AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE GOING TO STUDY ABROAD IN IRELAND
  4. $14,637 spent. PRO-LIFE PROGRAM - PROVIDES NEWS, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR LIFE FROM CONCEPTION UNTIL NATURAL DEATH ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND HOLY BIBLE.
  5. $9,410 spent. CATASTROPHIC DISASTER RELIEF - THIS AWARD IS TO AN INDIVIDUAL(S) AND/OR ORGANIZTIONS WHO WERE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO HURRICANES, TORNADOS, FLOODING, STORM DAMAGE AND OTHER ACTS OF GOD.
  6. $9,409 spent. IRISH NATIONAL HISTORY - TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN HISTORICAL CONTENT AND DEVELOP RESEARCH SKILLS THROUGH THE STUDY OF HISTORY. THE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE OF IRISH HISTORY BY INSPIRING PROJECTS ON IRISH AND IRISH AMERICAN TOPICS WITHIN AN ANNUALLY ASSIGNED THEME AND TO AWARD PRIZES TO WINNING ENTRIES SELECTED BY A PANEL OF AOH ADJUDICATORS.
  7. YOUNG AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS RUN BY THE SAINT PATRICK CENTRE IN COUNTY DOWN, IRELAND TO CREATE A NETWORK OF INFORMED AND INFLUENTIAL YOUNG INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT AMERICA WITH SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND LINKS TO THE NORTHERN PART OF IRELAND. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR 17 YEARS AND HOSTS YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER AMERICA AND MATCHES THEM WITH WORK PLACEMENTS AND EXPERIENCES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THEIR FUTURE CAREER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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