About Us

The Ireland Funds is a global philanthropic network established in 1976.

Our Mission

Our mission is to harness the power of a global philanthropic network of friends of Ireland to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development across the island of Ireland and among Irish communities around the world.

Our Vision

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

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With chapters in 12 countries, The Ireland Funds has raised over $650 million for deserving causes in Ireland and beyond, benefiting more than 3,200 different organizations.

Worldwide Chapters

The Ireland Funds America helps people in need by supporting worthy and innovative projects in both Ireland and the U.S.

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Chair, Eugene M. McQuade

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1st November, 2024

Women in Business and Philanthropy Lunch | Dublin

In the Headlines

6th August, 2024

Ambassador O’Brien honours Elmar Conrads-Hassel with the 2024 Ambassador of Ireland Award

Press Releases

17th July, 2024

The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund awards $1,000,000 to 93 non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland

Chapter News

29th May, 2024

Australia – Newsletter – May 2024

Chapter News

18th May, 2024

The Ireland Funds Mourns the Passing of Sir Anthony “Tony” O’Reilly Co-Founder of The Ireland Funds

Chapter News

17th May, 2024

Great Britain – Newsletter – Spring 2024

Press Releases

15th April, 2024

The Ireland Funds invites not-for-profit organisations to apply for its Heart of the Community Fund 2024

In the Headlines

27th March, 2024

City Club of Chicago: Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States

In the Headlines

27th March, 2024

A sea of green at Acrisure Stadium

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ABOUT US

About Us

The Ireland Funds is a global philanthropic network established in 1976.

Our Mission

Our Vision

With chapters in 12 countries, The Ireland Funds has raised over $650 million for deserving causes in Ireland and beyond, benefiting more than 3,200 different organizations.

Worldwide Chapters

US Chapters

Latest News

In the Headlines

In the Headlines

Press Releases

Chapter News

Chapter News

Chapter News

Press Releases

In the Headlines

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