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Irish Heritage Center Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 27-3418093 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Irish Heritage Center (IHC) promotes Irish culture and community through education, music, theatre, and the arts, including social gatherings and celebrations. Members of the IHC work together to preserve, educate, and entertain everything Irish by providing a center for these efforts.

Income
$267,473
Spending
$225,342
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
27.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 43%
Employees
2
Volunteers
230
Highest pay
$1,210, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $18,676 spent. Education - Study Irish culture through the meeting of Irish language courses and classes. The study of Irish history and the history of the Irish community in Greater Cincinnati, Providing a lecture forum for distunguished speakers and personalities in support of Irish heritage. Conducting classes in Irish music, song, dance, folklore, history, and literature. Building and maintaining a library of books and memorabilia and a museum of valuable artifacts. Assisting with genealogy research and documentation. Hold genealogy workshops. Engaging in community outreach efforts to inform residents of Irish Heritage Center existence, programs & benefits. 750 people benefited.
  2. $112,055 spent. Music and Theatre Performance - The Charitable Foundation supports the Irish American Theatre Company's presentations of theatrical productions with Irish and Irish-American themes to community audiences. These shows utilize the theatre hall, tea room, pub room, and other available facilities necessary to produce a community event at the Irish Heritage Center on Eastern Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Irish Heritage Center has frequent presentations of Irish music and dance performances in the theatre and the pub. It is providing a home venue in Cincinnati for bands from Ireland on tour in the U.S.A. It also provides a consistantly available venue for local Irish musicians to play and practice together in sessions, Rehearsal venue for Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Glee Club. 2,200 people benefited.
  3. $56,028 spent. Art Exhibits, Social and Community Gatherings, and Celebrations - Organizing exhibits of Irish authors and painters, organizing seasonal community gathering and social occasions celebrating Irish heritage. Providing a forum for Irish American writer and artist meetings, Bloomsday, community council meetings and community projects, and internships for NKU and XU students. Regular smaller gatherings in the pub for Irish music, singing, poetry, and readings. Regular Irish Ladies teas and Celtic Woman meetings in the tea room. Conducting children's art workshops. 1,500 people benefited.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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