Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick
Preselected recipients only
Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,471 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,150 | 2 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $104,471 | 13 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 14 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $158,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | Friendly sons of st. Patrick scholars program | $40,000 |
| Irish Arts Center | Almost home campaign | $31,250 |
| Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| SAIL250 New York Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Aisling Irish Community Center | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Emerald Isle Immigration Center Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Hearts to Homes Furnishings Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor of the City of New York | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Marist Brothers Center at Esopus Foundation | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Mercy Center Corporation | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Saint Christopher's Inn Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Academy of Mount St Ursula | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Elizabeth Seton Childrens Foundation LTD | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence H Cooke II
- Peter D McGuire
- Sean T O'Brien
- Gary P Sheehan
- Michael K Burke
- Ned Browne
- Nan Moore Smith
- Kevin P Gildea
- Thomas H Sullivan
- John A Coleman III
- Jean C Stout
- Thomas M O'Brien
- John C Walton
- Ellen G Fitzsimons
- Robert J Reilly
Questions people ask
Does Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence H Cooke II (President), Peter D McGuire (President Thru 06/25), Sean T O'Brien (First Vice-President) and Gary P Sheehan (Second Vice-President As of 06/25) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Society of Friendly Sons of St Patrick fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.