The Impact of Philanthropy

The Promising Ireland Campaign 2009-2015

The true impact of The Ireland Funds can be seen by taking a closer look at the Promising Ireland Campaign.

The Promising Ireland Campaign ran from 2009 through 2015 and was a response to the deep recession in Ireland and to the effect on charities and not-for-profits.

The Promising Ireland Campaign 2009-2015 In Numbers

  • 306% : growth in Grants and Program Services delivered
  • 26% : growth in the number of donors
  • $226 million : amount raised during the Campaign for organizations across the island of Ireland and beyond
  • 4/5 : 4 out of every 5 dollars went to grants and program services
  • 100% : Percentage of donor advised gifts received by charities
  • 604 : average of 604 grants disbursed to 280 organizations annually