The Ireland Funds America

The Ireland Funds' vision is of peace, equality and opportunity across the island of Ireland and among Irish communities worldwide.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Ireland Funds support communities by contributing to positive mental and physical health; community integration; development of entrepreneurial skills; opportunities for lifelong learning; sport and leisure opportunities; and protection of the natural environment. The Ireland Funds are also proud to support programs that care for senior members of the community, provide opportunities for young people in rural or disadvantaged communities and promote a transparent and effective non-profit sector and a vibrant culture of philanthropy.

ARTS & CULTURE
The Ireland Funds support Irish culture and heritage by providing funding for programs that promote cultural awareness and understanding; preserve uniquely Irish art forms and artifacts; increase public access to a variety of art forms and collections; and ensure the protection of and access to Irish heritage sites and resources.

EDUCATION
The Ireland Funds invest in high-quality education by supporting programs that widen access to and participation in third-level education for under-represented groups; provide access to integrated education in Northern Ireland; support innovation and ground breaking research in third-level institutions throughout the island of Ireland; and extend a broad range of learning opportunities for students of all ages.

PEACE & RECONCILIATION
The Ireland Funds address sectarianism and violence in Northern Ireland by supporting initiatives that tackle the lack of understanding and respect for varying cultural and religious values; a stagnant economy that has inflicted long-term unemployment; and inadequate opportunities in education, employment and personal development.

The Ireland Funds is a global philanthropic network established in 1976 to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development throughout the island of Ireland, and Irish-related causes around the world. With chapters in 12 countries,

The Ireland Funds has raised over $600 million for deserving causes in Ireland and beyond, benefiting more than 3,200 different organizations.

Our donors want to connect to causes and projects in Ireland to make a genuine difference to a wide range of social and cultural issues. We develop a global network of donors and we provide a range of financial and non-financial support for not-for profit organisations in Ireland and Irish causes abroad, and we have developed a platform for connecting donors and those causes.

For over 40 years, you have helped us make Ireland a better place by supporting worthy and innovative programs that are caring for Ireland's children, preserving Irish heritage and culture, advancing education, fostering reconciliation and peace in Northern Ireland and assisting those that need it most. We've helped over 3,200 organizations help those that need it most.