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Irish Immigration Center

EIN 73-1649522 · Havertown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN IRISH HERITAGE IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA BY DELIVERING CONSULAR, IMMIGRATION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING SOCIAL SERVICES.

Income
$409,359
Spending
$365,813
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$95,443, executive di

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $328,744 spent. THE MISSION OF THE IRISH DIASPORA CENTER IS TO STRENGTHEN IRISH HERITAGE IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA BY DELIVERING CONSULAR, IMMIGRATION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING SOCIAL SERVICES. OUR COMMUNITY WELFARE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMMIGRATION, CONSULAR SERVICES (CRISIS MANAGEMENT), SENIOR SERVICES, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH STAFF AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. THE IRISH DIASPORA CENTER'S (IDC)PROVIDES IMMIGRATION SERVICES CONSIST OF LEGAL CONSULTATIONS WITH LICENSED VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS ON A SCHEDULED BASIS. CONSULAR CRISIS RESPONSE AND ADVOCACY FOR IRISH CITIZENS IN URGENT SITUATIONS WHICH INCLUDES LIAISON WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COORDINATION OF REPATRIATION OR FAMILY SUPPORT WHEN REQUIRED. APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR CITIZENSHIP, PASSPORT, AND FOREIGH BIRTH REGISTRATION MATTERS. SENIOR PROGRAMMING OFFERS CONGREGATE MEALS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, AND WELLNESS OUTREACH. YOUTH MANAGEMENT THROUGH DROP- IN SESSIONS AND CULTRUAL WORKSHOPS. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROVIDES COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND REFERRALS TO LICENSED PROVIDERS. THE MISSION OF THE IRISH DIASPORA CENTER IS TO STRENGTHEN IRISH HERITAGE IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA BY DELIVERING CONSULAR, IMMIGRATION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING SOCIAL SERVICES. OUR COMMUNITY WELFARE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMMIGRATION, CONSULAR SERVICES (CRISIS MANAGEMENT), SENIOR SERVICES, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH STAFF AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. THE IRISH DIASPORA CENTER'S (IDC)PROVIDES IMMIGRATION SERVICES CONSIST OF LEGAL CONSULTATIONS WITH LICENSED VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS ON A SCHEDULED BASIS. CONSULAR CRISIS RESPONSE AND ADVOCACY FOR IRISH CITIZENS IN URGENT SITUATIONS WHICH INCLUDES LIAISON WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COORDINATION OF REPATRIATION OR FAMILY SUPPORT WHEN REQUIRED. APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR CITIZENSHIP, PASSPORT, AND FOREIGH BIRTH REGISTRATION MATTERS. SENIOR PROGRAMMING OFFERS CONGREGATE MEALS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, AND WELLNESS OUTREACH. YOUTH MANAGEMENT THROUGH DROP- IN SESSIONS AND CULTRUAL WORKSHOPS. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROVIDES COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND REFERRALS TO LICENSED PROVIDERS.

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 June 2003.

    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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