OUR IMPACT

Our Impact

People are at the heart of The Ireland Funds.

The thousands of outstanding organizations we support across the island of Ireland touch the lives of real people, increase opportunities, and improve society every day. These stories of impact are just a few examples of what our donors make possible.

The Ireland Funds is There

The Ireland Funds is there for the island of Ireland. Thanks to you, we’re caring for the island of Ireland.
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The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund

The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund is providing critical and timely funding to a wide range of not-for-profit organizations across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Video Highlights

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Stories of Impact

Four-year old Isabelle just loves stories. Twice a week, with support from The Ireland Funds, a tutor from the National College of Ireland’s Early Learning Initiative visits her home and reads aloud with Isabelle and her mom. Working in marginalized communities of Dublin, this early intervention has demonstrated a proven track record for increasing educational development in children. 82% of children exhibited an increase in positive verbal interaction over a two-year period.

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Stories of Impact

Our Focus Areas

Our Focus Areas

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 artefacts; increase public access to a variety of art forms and collections; and ensure the protection of and access to Irish heritage sites and resources.

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Arts & Culture

Our Focus Areas

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.

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Community Development

Our Focus Areas

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.

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Education

Our Focus Areas

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.

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Peace
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Latest News

Chapter News

13th January, 2025

Chicago Regional Advisory Committee Lunch with Niall Quinn

In the Headlines

2nd January, 2025

Ireland Funds awards €500,000 in end-of-year grants

In the Headlines

19th December, 2024

The Ireland Funds Awards €500,000 in Grants to Support Vulnerable Children 

Chapter News

12th December, 2024

Australia – Newsletter – December 2024

In the Headlines

18th November, 2024

Abbott’s €440m investment to create 800 jobs in Kilkenny, 200 in Donegal

In the Headlines

1st November, 2024

Women in Business and Philanthropy Lunch | Dublin

In the Headlines

13th October, 2024

Medtronic Mission Maker awards to reach 2,000 patients across 10 Irish initiatives

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