Special Olympics Ireland
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Advancement of community welfare including the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability; Promotion of civic responsibility or voluntary work; Promotion of health, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society 3.1 The principal objects for which the Company is established are to benefit the community by providing or assisting in providing Recreational Facilities for persons with an Intellectual Disability across the island of Ireland and in particular organising, supporting and promoting Olympic style sports training and competitions for such persons who by reason of their disability have need of such facilities with the objective of …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Special Olympics Ireland has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 2,215 social services charities in Ireland with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 1% of the 2,402 social services charities in Ireland GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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10 years on file from IRELAND: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Special Olympics Ireland is in Ireland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
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#4 of 2,402 social services charities in Ireland on integrity score
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Frequently asked questions about Special Olympics Ireland
Special Olympics Ireland is a registered social services nonprofit based in Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its registration number is 20016883. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €7M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Special Olympics Ireland has €7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Advancement of community welfare including the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability; Promotion of civic responsibility or voluntary work; Promotion of health, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society 3.1 The principal objects for which the Company is established are to benefit the community by providing or assisting in providing Recreational Facilities for persons with an Intellectual Disability across the island of Ireland and in particular organising, supporting and promoting Olympic style sports training and competitions for such persons who by reason of their... Special Olympics Ireland is classified as a social services organization registered in Ireland. The organization was founded in 1978.
Special Olympics Ireland is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Ireland. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €7M in annual revenue.
Special Olympics Ireland's official registration number is 20016883, as recorded in the national registry of Ireland.
Special Olympics Ireland is located in Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Among social services charities registered in Ireland: Its annual revenue of €7M is well above the peer average of €3M.
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Quick facts about Special Olympics Ireland
- What is Special Olympics Ireland?
- Special Olympics Ireland is a social services charitable company based in Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland. Advancement of community welfare including the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability; Promotion of civic responsibility or voluntary work; Promotion of health, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society 3.1 The principal objects for which the Company is established are to benefit the community by providing or assisting in providing Recreational Facilities for persons with an Intellectual Disability across the island of Ireland and in particular organising, supporting and promoting Olympic style sports training and competitions for such persons who by reason of their disability have need of such facilities with the objective of improving their conditions of life in accordance with and in furtherance of the mission, goal and founding principles of the international Special Olympics movement, including in particular: 3.1.1 the mission of providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons with an Intellectual Disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes and the community; and 3.1.2 the ultimate goal of assisting persons with an Intellectual Disability to participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, by providing developmental opportunities for them, and by helping to increase the public's awareness of their abilities.
- When was Special Olympics Ireland founded?
- Special Olympics Ireland was founded in 1978.
- Where is Special Olympics Ireland located?
- Headquartered in Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland.
- What is Special Olympics Ireland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is €6.8 million.
- Is Special Olympics Ireland trustworthy?
- Special Olympics Ireland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Special Olympics Ireland's registration number?
- Registration: 20016883 (Ireland).
- What is Special Olympics Ireland's website?
- http://www.specialolympics.ie
- Are donations to Special Olympics Ireland tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.