Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE
WEST
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 4693
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code MISSOULA, MT598064693
D Employer identification number

26-1391012
E Telephone number

(406) 728-9288
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 114,375
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 37,106
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 77,269
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 114,375
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 18,490
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 24,310
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 1,792
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 87,617
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 132,209
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -17,834
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 21,501
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 3,667
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
29,388
22
8,966
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
4,132
24
 
25Total assets......................
33,520
25
8,966
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
12,019
26
5,299
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
21,501
27
3,667
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE & PRESERVE IRISH CULTURE IN MT AND NORTHERN ROCKIES; TO GATHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IRISH STUDIES PROGRAM AT U OF MT; TO OFFER GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF IRISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE FRIENDS FULLY FUNDED THE IRISH DANCE COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA IN THE SPRING AND FALL OF 2013. 50 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AND COMPLETED THESE COURSES. THE IRISH DANCE PROGRAM HAS BECOME ONE OF OUR MORE POPULAR OFFERINGS AND WE INDEND TO DEVELOP THE CURRICULUM IN A WAY THAT ENABLES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION. THE FRIENDS ALSO DONATED MONEY TO THE IRISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF BRINGING ADDITIONAL IRISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS TO CAMPUS. THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES SPONSORED THE IRISH LANGUAGE MUSIC PROGRAM ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA IN 2013 AND COLLABORATED WITH THE PRESIDENT'S LECTURE SERIES TO BRING TWO MUSICOLOGISTS TO CAMPUS TO LECTURE ON THE ANCIENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF IRELAND. THIS LECTURE ALONE ATTRACTED NEARLY 700 PEOPLE AND WAS THE MOST POPULAR PRESIDENT'S LECTURE SERIES PROGRAM OF THE YEAR. THE FRIENDS FOLLOWED UP ON THE LECTURE BY BRINGING IN FIVE MUSICIANS WHO SPOKE TO STUDENTS OF THEIR PLACES IN IRISH MUSIC AND ABOUT THE INSTRUMENTS THEY PLAYED. THESE MUSICIANS GAVE PUBLIC CONCERTS IN MISSOULA AND BUTTE, MONTANA. THERE WAS AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 450 AT EACH EVENT. AROUND 1,800 OF PEOPLE IN WESTERN MONTANA BENEFITTED FROM THESE ACTIVITIES. 18 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR AND COMPLETED THE LANGUAGE MUSIC COURSE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 52,051
29 THE ORGANIZATON REMAINED VERY ACTIVE IN PROMOTING IRISH CULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY IN OTHER WAYS. IN MARCH, 2013, THE GROUP ORGANIZED A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION SUPPORTED BY OVER 300 PEOPLE, DRAWING MANY FROM OUTLYING AREAS INCLUDING HAMILTON, ANACONDA, HELENA, BUTTE & GREAT FALLS, MONTANA. 126 TICKETS WERE SOLD TO THE ST. PATRICK DINNER AND AUCTION AND CONTRIBUTED TO FURTHERING THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL OF PROMOTING A KNOWLEDGE OF IRISH CULTURE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 14,498
30 THE FRIENDS ORGANIZED A TWO-WEEK IRISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION COURSE IN BUTTE, MONTANA; ONE OF ONLY TWO OFFERED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS COURSE IS OFFERED TO THOSE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE AND TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN IRISH GAELIC CULTURE. THE COURSE HAS GROWN TO ATTRACT STUDENTS WISHING TO IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE LANGUAGE, NON-TRADITONAL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LEARNING THE LANGUAGE THROUGH SMALL GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TEACHERS SEEKING RECERTIFICATION. THE COURSE ATTRACTED LEARNERS FROM DIFFERENT STATES IN THE WEST AS WELL AS FROM MONTANA. A TOTAL OF 18 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED. THE ORGANIZATION WAS VERY SUPPORTIVE OF A NEW COURSE BEGUN BY IRISH STUDIES IN 2012. THIS WAS THE STUDY ABROAD IRISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM IN WEST KERRY, IRELAND. AS A YOUNG COURSE, IT HAS YET TO ESTABLISH REPUTATIONS THAT WILL ENSURE INCREASING ANNUAL ENROLLMENT. IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE COURSE REGISTERED ONLY SEVEN STUDENTS AND WAS IN DANGER OF CANCELLATION. TO AVOID THIS RESULT AND TO AID IN CEMENTING THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND TEACHING INSTITUTIONS IN IRELAND, FRIENDS DONATED 2,500 TO AID IN THE OFFSET OF TUITION COSTS. DUE TO THIS, THE COURSE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN A SUCCESSFUL MANNER.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 7,023
IN KEEPING WITH THEIR COMMITMENT OF PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND A CLOSER ENGAGEMENT WITH IRISH CULTURE, THE FRIENDS SPONSORED A TRIP TO IRELAND. THIS WAS IN RESPONSE TO A DEMAND FROM THE COMMUNITY FOR A GUIDED TOUR TO THOSE PARTS OF IRELAND FROM WHICH THEIR ANCESTORS EMIGRATED. THE DEMAND FOR SUCH TRIPS IS A CLEAR INDICATION OF THE SUCCESS OF THE FRIENDS IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR MISSION. A TOTAL OF 24 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TOUR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED A RECEPTION FOR THE IRISH CONSULATE VISITING IN MISSOULA.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 34,315
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 107,887
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
TRAOLACH O'RIORDAINClick to see attachmentEX OFFICIO 15.00 16,000    
PATRICK BYRNEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 4.00 0    
JERRY SULLIVANClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
JUDY WINGClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 2.00 0    
FRANK SHERMANClick to see attachmentMEMBER 000.00 0    
LARRY F DALYClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 3.00 0    
JOHN MONAHANClick to see attachmentTREASURER 4.00 0    
SCOTT JOHNSONClick to see attachmentMEMBER 2.00 0    
JOHN KELLYClick to see attachmentMEMBER 2.00 0    
DANETTE RECTORClick to see attachmentMEMBER 2.00 0    
RON BENDERClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 2.00 0    
MIKE O'CONNORClick to see attachmentMEMBER 2.00 0    
BOBO KELLYClick to see attachmentMEMBER 2.00 0    
KIRSTEN GREENClick to see attachmentADMIN ASSIST 20.00 15,000    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletCAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES PC Telephone no. bullet (406) 728-9288
Located at bullet2505 S RUSSELL STMISSOULA,MT ZIP + 4bullet59801
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's name bullet

Firm's EIN bullet
Firm's address bullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE
WEST
Employer identification number

26-1391012
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 39,735 13,297 9,061 3,393 4,602 70,088
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 14,309 17,760 70,169 51,432 77,269 230,939
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..     28,538   32,504 61,042
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 54,044 31,057 107,768 54,825 114,375 362,069
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           5,349
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           5,349
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 356,720
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 54,044 31,057 107,768 54,825 114,375 362,069
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 54,044 31,057 107,768 54,825 114,375 362,069
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
98.520 %
16
16
94.380 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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Name of the organization
THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES IN THE
WEST
Employer identification number

26-1391012
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FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 14,528 OFFICE 130 TELEPHONE 171 ATTRACTION ADMISSIONS-TOUR 2,192 BUS/VAN COSTS-TOUR 5,712 LODGING-TOUR 18,749 MEALS-TOUR 2,310 TRAVEL 12,279 INSURANCE 393 BANK SERVICE CHARGES 126 LICENSES 70 MEALS 2,452 SUPPLIES 2,346 VENUE RENTS 5,523 U OF MONTANA PROGRAMS 9,136 PERFORMER COSTS 5,600 RAFFLE PRIZES 5,900 TOTAL 87,617
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 4,132 0 TOTAL 4,132 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 1,129 1,299 ADVANCE RAFFLE TICKET SALES 10,890 0 RAFFLE PAYABLE 0 4,000
FORM 990-EZ, PART III TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE & PRESERVE IRISH CULTURE IN MT AND NORTHERN ROCKIES; TO GATHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IRISH STUDIES PROGRAM AT U OF MT; TO OFFER GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF IRISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 THE FRIENDS FULLY FUNDED THE IRISH DANCE COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA IN THE SPRING AND FALL OF 2013. 50 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AND COMPLETED THESE COURSES. THE IRISH DANCE PROGRAM HAS BECOME ONE OF OUR MORE POPULAR OFFERINGS AND WE INDEND TO DEVELOP THE CURRICULUM IN A WAY THAT ENABLES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION. THE FRIENDS ALSO DONATED MONEY TO THE IRISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF BRINGING ADDITIONAL IRISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS TO CAMPUS. THE FRIENDS OF IRISH STUDIES SPONSORED THE IRISH LANGUAGE MUSIC PROGRAM ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA IN 2013 AND COLLABORATED WITH THE PRESIDENT'S LECTURE SERIES TO BRING TWO MUSICOLOGISTS TO CAMPUS TO LECTURE ON THE ANCIENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF IRELAND. THIS LECTURE ALONE ATTRACTED NEARLY 700 PEOPLE AND WAS THE MOST POPULAR PRESIDENT'S LECTURE SERIES PROGRAM OF THE YEAR. THE FRIENDS FOLLOWED UP ON THE LECTURE BY BRINGING IN FIVE MUSICIANS WHO SPOKE TO STUDENTS OF THEIR PLACES IN IRISH MUSIC AND ABOUT THE INSTRUMENTS THEY PLAYED. THESE MUSICIANS GAVE PUBLIC CONCERTS IN MISSOULA AND BUTTE, MONTANA. THERE WAS AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 450 AT EACH EVENT. AROUND 1,800 OF PEOPLE IN WESTERN MONTANA BENEFITTED FROM THESE ACTIVITIES. 18 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR AND COMPLETED THE LANGUAGE MUSIC COURSE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 THE ORGANIZATON REMAINED VERY ACTIVE IN PROMOTING IRISH CULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY IN OTHER WAYS. IN MARCH, 2013, THE GROUP ORGANIZED A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION SUPPORTED BY OVER 300 PEOPLE, DRAWING MANY FROM OUTLYING AREAS INCLUDING HAMILTON, ANACONDA, HELENA, BUTTE & GREAT FALLS, MONTANA. 126 TICKETS WERE SOLD TO THE ST. PATRICK DINNER AND AUCTION AND CONTRIBUTED TO FURTHERING THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL OF PROMOTING A KNOWLEDGE OF IRISH CULTURE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 THE FRIENDS ORGANIZED A TWO-WEEK IRISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION COURSE IN BUTTE, MONTANA; ONE OF ONLY TWO OFFERED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS COURSE IS OFFERED TO THOSE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE AND TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN IRISH GAELIC CULTURE. THE COURSE HAS GROWN TO ATTRACT STUDENTS WISHING TO IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE LANGUAGE, NON-TRADITONAL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LEARNING THE LANGUAGE THROUGH SMALL GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND TEACHERS SEEKING RECERTIFICATION. THE COURSE ATTRACTED LEARNERS FROM DIFFERENT STATES IN THE WEST AS WELL AS FROM MONTANA. A TOTAL OF 18 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED. THE ORGANIZATION WAS VERY SUPPORTIVE OF A NEW COURSE BEGUN BY IRISH STUDIES IN 2012. THIS WAS THE STUDY ABROAD IRISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM IN WEST KERRY, IRELAND. AS A YOUNG COURSE, IT HAS YET TO ESTABLISH REPUTATIONS THAT WILL ENSURE INCREASING ANNUAL ENROLLMENT. IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE COURSE REGISTERED ONLY SEVEN STUDENTS AND WAS IN DANGER OF CANCELLATION. TO AVOID THIS RESULT AND TO AID IN CEMENTING THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND TEACHING INSTITUTIONS IN IRELAND, FRIENDS DONATED 2,500 TO AID IN THE OFFSET OF TUITION COSTS. DUE TO THIS, THE COURSE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN A SUCCESSFUL MANNER.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 IN KEEPING WITH THEIR COMMITMENT OF PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND A CLOSER ENGAGEMENT WITH IRISH CULTURE, THE FRIENDS SPONSORED A TRIP TO IRELAND. THIS WAS IN RESPONSE TO A DEMAND FROM THE COMMUNITY FOR A GUIDED TOUR TO THOSE PARTS OF IRELAND FROM WHICH THEIR ANCESTORS EMIGRATED. THE DEMAND FOR SUCH TRIPS IS A CLEAR INDICATION OF THE SUCCESS OF THE FRIENDS IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR MISSION. A TOTAL OF 24 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TOUR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED A RECEPTION FOR THE IRISH CONSULATE VISITING IN MISSOULA.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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TRAOLACH ORIORDAIN  
PATRICK BYRNE  
JERRY SULLIVAN  
JUDY WING  
FRANK SHERMAN  
LARRY F DALY  
JOHN MONAHAN  
SCOTT JOHNSON  
JOHN KELLY  
DANETTE RECTOR  
RON BENDER  
MIKE OCONNOR  
BOBO KELLY  
KIRSTEN GREEN