Nonprofit · EIN 26-1391012
FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST
Also known as FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $245,073 | $291,611 | -$46,538 | $135,781 | $0 | $135,781 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $286,376 | $275,081 | $11,295 | $185,458 | $3,139 | $182,319 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $108,080
- Membership dues
- $5,931
- Program service revenue
- $65,032
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from gaming
- $71,961
- Other revenue
- $71,961
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $561
- Accounting fees
- $5,000
- Occupancy
- $1,695
- Travel
- $2,918
- Program services (functional)
- $281,634
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,977
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $185,458
- Total assets, end of year
- $135,781
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $135,781
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $135,781
- Gross receipts
- $245,273
- Employees
- 0
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT BYRNE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BEHAN | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JOHNSON | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MYLES MALONEY | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DANETTE RECTOR | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CARA SHEA | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MYLES MALONEY | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN MALIA | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TRAOLACH O'RIORDAIN | EX OFFICIO Officer | 25 | $0 |
| JOHN MONAHAN | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON BENDER | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT BYRNE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KERRY CALLAHAN BRONSON | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BEHAN | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JOHNSON | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MYLES MALONEY | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DANETTE RECTOR | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MIKE O'CONNOR | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CARA SHEA | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MCKENZIE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TRAOLACH O'RIORDAIN | EX OFFICIO Officer | 25 | $0 |
| JOHN MONAHAN | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RON BENDER | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| CONOR NEWMAN | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4693, MISSOULA, MT 59806-4693
- In care of
- % MICKI FREDERIKSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRAOLACH O'RIORDAIN, PO BOX 4693, MISSOULA, MT 59806
- Signed the 990
- JOHN MONAHAN, President
- Phone
- (406) 728-9288
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE & PRESERVE IRISH CULTURE IN MT AND NORTHERN ROCKIES; TO GATHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IRISH STUDIES PROGRAM AT U OF MT; TO OFFER GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF IRISH LANGUARE AND CULTURE.
Program accomplishments
- The Friends of Irish Studies Activities for 2024The Friends of Irish Studies had a very busy 2024 organizing and supporting cultural events, sponsoring language courses, leading tours to Ireland, funding programs at the University of Montana, creating educational opportunities, and partnering with ACIS to host the American Conference for Irish Studies.Educational and Institutional Support1.The Friends funded the creation of a virtual exchange between elementary and high schools in Montana and in Ireland. Hosted by Inspired classroom, the project facilitated an exchange between 14 schools and ran for six weeks in the spring, 20242.The Friends donated the funding to the University of Montana to bring two Fulbright Teaching Assistants in the Irish language to campus for the academic years 2023-24 and 2024-25.3.The Friends donated the funding to UM to offer a 3-credit online course in Irish Traditional Music in the spring, 20244.The Friends donated the funding to UM to offer a 3-credit course in Traditional Irish Song in the fall, 2024 5.The Friends donated the funding to UM to offer a 2-credit course in Irish Traditional Dance in the fall, 20246.The Friends donated the funding to the Butte Silver Bow Archives to support the digitization of records that relate to the history of the Irish in Montana.7.The Friends sponsored online classes for non-traditional students in the spring and fall of 20248.The Friends organized and funded the one-week Irish language immersion course in Butte in July 20249.The Friends partnered with the American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS) to host the western conference in Missoula in September, 2024Cultural Events1.The Friends hosted the traditional Irish music band, Lnasa, in the UM Recital Hall on 11 March 2024. This was a very successful event that attracted a full house. 2.The Friends partnered with the Ancient Order of Hibernians to organize the annual St. Patricks Day Parade, honor the Irish man and woman of the year, and host the St. Patricks Day banquet. The parade and banquet were a resounding success.3.The Friends sponsored the Mission Mountain Irish Music Camp again in the summer of 2024. Over 100 musicians attended the four-day event.4.Irish Festival. The Friends organized and hosted the Filte Montana Irish festival. Over 3,000 people attended this free event that focused on local musicians, dancers and performers. 5.The Friends donated funding to the Thomas Meagher Hurling Club in Missoula for the purchase of equipment.Expenses $281,634 · revenue $129,039
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1391012
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $135,781
- Income (IRS master file)
- $245,273
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $245,073 | $291,611 | $135,781 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $286,376 | $275,081 | $185,458 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $234,451 | $257,908 | $175,690 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1391012).
Questions about FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST is 26-1391012.
- Is FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TRAOLACH O'RIORDAIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE WEST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $245,073, expenses of $291,611 and total assets of $135,781 at year end.
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