The Tara Circle Inc
Foster the interest and awareness of irish - American culture by sponsoring classes in irish music, dance, history, language, art and literature.
The Tara Circle Inc at a glance
In short: The Tara Circle Inc gave $334K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $48K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $334,200
- -24.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $47,743
- -67.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,000,525
- -0.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
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Who The Tara Circle Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was GAA Minor Board ($250K). Together the top 7 received $334K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tara Circle Inc gives
- Giving grew 457% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $545K (2021). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GAA Minor Board Yonkers, NY | Support Charitable Mission | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Cincinati, OH | Support Charitable Mission | $34,000 |
| Aisling Center Yonkers, NY | Building Fund and Ceili Band | $30,000 |
| Solace House Yonkers, NY | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Ancient Order of Hibernians Pearl River, NY | Promote Irish Heritage | $5,000 |
| Iona University National Collegiate Irish Dance Champions New Rochelle, NY | Support Dance Team | $5,000 |
| United Irish Counties Assoc of NY Feis New York, NY | General Assistance | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,000,525 | $240,575 | $466,145 | $334,200 | 7 | $240,575 |
| 2022 | $4,012,327 | $230,419 | $577,444 | $445,100 | 3 | $230,419 |
| 2021 | $5,032,825 | $503,977 | $686,689 | $545,000 | 3 | $503,977 |
| 2020 | $4,824,752 | $407,596 | $239,845 | $60,000 | 1 | $407,596 |
| 2019 | $4,541,390 | $171,233 | $203,529 | $78,500 | 3 | $167,233 |
About The Tara Circle Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Tara Circle Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Valhalla, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $334K. Net investment income was $241K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tara Circle Inc is led by Cyril J. Hughes, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 15 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cyril J. Hughes
President
Chairman → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Marshall
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen A. Carey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hartnett
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Morley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Stauf
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gormley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Brady
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Denning
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine T. Hogan
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James McQuaid
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rice
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maeve Griffin
Financial Secretary
Financial Se → Financial Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Hinchey
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Tara Circle Inc
How much does The Tara Circle Inc give each year?
The Tara Circle Inc gave $334K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $445K across 3 grants.
What is The Tara Circle Inc's typical grant size?
The Tara Circle Inc's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $47,743, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Tara Circle Inc give grants?
The Tara Circle Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Yonkers, NY (3 grants).
Does The Tara Circle Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Tara Circle Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Tara Circle Inc's largest grantees?
The Tara Circle Inc's largest 2023 grantees include GAA Minor Board ($250,000), Fidelity ($34,000) and Aisling Center ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Tara Circle Inc?
The Tara Circle Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $241K.
What is The Tara Circle Inc?
The Tara Circle Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Valhalla, NY. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2023.
What is The Tara Circle Inc's EIN?
The Tara Circle Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3700821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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