b'Letter from the Chairman and President & CEO of The Ireland Funds America2019 wasagreatyearforTheIrelandFundsandgeneratedrevenuefrom contributions of $18.4 million from contributors and fundraising events. This was made possi-ble, as always, by the incredible generosity of our donors. Thatgenerosityandcommitmentofourdonorsreachedprojectsacrosstheisland of Ireland and around the globe, and also enabled our Flagship Grants: significant investments thatbuildcapacity,corefundingandsustainabilityforoutstandingestablishedprojects. Thanks to our events and unrestricted income generated, we were able to support AsIAm, Cancer Fund for Children, Depaul, Pieta House, YouthAction Northern Ireland and with Suas Educational Development significant investments that are helping to scale their impact and increase their reach. 2019alsogaveustheopportunitytoextendgreatthankstoJohnFitzpatrickwho concludedhistermasChairmanofTheIrelandFundsAmerica.Johnsleadershipand extraordinary philanthropy strengthened the organization and his continued presence on our Board is deeply appreciated. We also thanked David Cronin for the conclusion of his service as President & CEO. The organization welcomed us, Gene McQuade, as the new Chairman, and Caitriona Fottrell as President & CEO. We are also delighted that two new positions have been created to serve the organization with Shaun Kelly and Angela Moore coming on as Vice Chairs. All of us have had many years of involvement with The Ireland Funds and it is an honor to now lead this organization.As you receive this 2019 Annual Report, we are of course in the throes of 2020. While it has been a challenging year we are continually struck by the depth of love and interest our donors have for Ireland. In ensuring that Irelands nonprofit sector is cared for, you are ensuring that children are educated, innovation is supported, those living on the margins are given opportunities, and the best of Irish arts and culture is nurtured. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO OUR MISSION AND FOR CHOOSINGTO SUPPORT THE IRELAND FUNDS AMERICA.Gene McQuadeCaitriona Fottrell Chairman,President & CEO,The Ireland Funds America The Ireland Funds America 1'