The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc is a Boston-based public charity and the charitable foundation of the Dropkick Murphys. Founded in 2009 by band frontman Ken Casey, it raises money for underfunded nonprofits serving vulnerable people, with stated priorities that include children, veterans, and people affected by alcohol and drug addiction.
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc at a glance
In short: The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc gave $182K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Massachusetts. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,036
- -49.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,204
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,950
- Total assets
- $252,958
- +64.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 71 Commercial St 404, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 270-8640
Website: https://claddaghfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Oaks Recovery Community Inc ($37K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 65 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Massachusetts (42%), Florida (23%), South Carolina (20%), Georgia (10%), and New Hampshire (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2021) to $620K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Oaks Recovery Community Inc Greenwood, SC | General Assistance | $36,516 |
| My Brothers Keeper North Easton, MA | General Assistance | $30,000 |
| Beachway Therapy Center LLC West Palm Beach, FL | General Assistance | $27,750 |
| Gavin Foundation South Boston, MA | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Bridges of Hope Trust Stapleton, GA | General Assistance | $18,900 |
| Laboure Center South Boston, MA | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Plymouth House Plymouth, NH | General Assistance | $8,000 |
| Heal Behavioral Health Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Assistance | $7,500 |
| Providence Properties LLC Boynton Beach, FL | General Assistance | $7,370 |
| Resurgence Recovery Cohasatt, MA | General Assistance | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,958 | $401,753 | $312,156 | $182,036 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | $153,857 | $430,301 | $506,779 | $359,078 | 20 | $6 |
| 2023 | $224,914 | $387,075 | $463,820 | $341,009 | 14 | $42 |
| 2022 | $360,998 | $401,837 | $517,313 | $408,785 | 16 | $20 |
| 2021 | $344,265 | $214,302 | $182,710 | $91,932 | 5 | $12,593 |
| 2020 | $684,086 | $768,029 | $752,145 | $620,186 | 15 | $358 |
| 2019 | $366,286 | $350,800 | $336,745 | $231,519 | 9 | $974 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to improve the lives of suffering individuals and their families by providing support and tools to enhance quality of life. The filing lists aid to victims of horrific events, veterans and families of deceased soldiers, alcohol and drug recovery, relief of the underprivileged, efforts to combat community deterioration and juvenile delinquency, and medical research for families affected by disease. It also says the fund raises money through special events and merchandise sales.
The fund’s website describes a focus on children and youth, including organizations involved in cancer research, support and recovery, youth sports, clubs, camps, and opportunities for vulnerable or disenfranchised young people. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in recovery and family assistance. For example, Salvation Oaks Recovery Community says it helps individuals, families, and communities overcome and prevent addiction to alcohol and other drugs. My Brothers Keeper says it provides furniture, household items, services, and food to needy individuals and families in southeastern Massachusetts. Gavin Foundation says it provides substance-use education, counseling, housing, and support services in South Boston and surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 10 grants totaling $182,036. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $36,516, with a median grant of $16,950. The listed grants were designated for general assistance.
The largest 2025 grants were $36,516 to Salvation Oaks Recovery Community in Greenwood, South Carolina; $30,000 to My Brothers Keeper in North Easton, Massachusetts; $27,750 to Beachway Therapy Center in West Palm Beach, Florida; $25,000 to Gavin Foundation in South Boston, Massachusetts; and $18,900 to Bridges of Hope Trust in Stapleton, Georgia. Other listed recipients were Laboure Center ($15,000), Plymouth House ($8,000), Heal Behavioral Health ($7,500), Providence Properties ($7,370), and Resurgence Recovery ($6,000).
The fund’s 2024 filing says grant requests include details about the intended use of funds and that the fund trusts recipient organizations to use funds as requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth Casey as president; David Hughes as secretary; Brian O’Donnell as treasurer; and Gerry Curtin, David Greaney, Gary Murad, Declan Mehigan, Shawn Thornton, Matthew McKenzie, and Wayne Gay as directors. The fund’s website identifies Christine McMahon as executive director.
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc is led by Christine McMahon, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine McMahon
Executive Director
Director → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$39K (2019) → $36K (2025)
Kenneth Casey
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Greaney
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Declan Mehigan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Murad
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Curtin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Thornton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Gay
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian O'Donnell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hughes
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lee Kennedy Sr. (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lee Michael Kennedy (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Shannon Emerson Finks (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Craig Galvin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Christine McMahon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc
How much does The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc give each year?
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc gave $182K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $359K across 20 grants.
What is The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's typical grant size?
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $16,950, and its average grant was $18,204, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc give grants?
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and South Carolina (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Boston, MA (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's largest grantees?
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Oaks Recovery Community Inc ($36,516), My Brothers Keeper ($30,000) and Beachway Therapy Center LLC ($27,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc?
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc reported $253K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402K.
What does The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to improve the lives of suffering individuals and their families by providing support and tools to enhance quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc?
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check claddaghfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's EIN?
The Claddagh Fund Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1420421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
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