named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Charity of the Year Program
Annual initiative supporting local Tucson nonprofits such as the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and Tu Nidito through event-driven donations and awareness.
Mother's Day Tea
Annual fundraising event offering traditional afternoon tea with Highland and Irish dance performances, a hat contest, and live auction to support the festival’s dance stages.
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games
Annual multi-day festival featuring Highland and Irish dance, pipe bands, athletic competitions, cultural vendors, food, and family activities to celebrate Celtic heritage.
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 7 activities
- Conduct year-round planning for cultural festivalsEngages in continuous planning and organizational activities throughout the year to support the production of the annual Tucson Celtic Festival and related events.
- Coordinate volunteer staffing for the annual festivalOrganizes volunteer support for a six-day event period from October 21 to October 26, 2026, as part of the operational logistics for the Tucson Celtic Festival.
- Host recurring Celtic cultural events throughout the yearOrganizes and hosts additional Celtic-themed celebrations annually, including St. Patrick’s Day, Tartan Day, and Viking Night! Concert, as part of a year-round event calendar.
- Hosting Other Celtic CelebrationsIn addition to the main festival, the organization hosts other Celtic celebrations throughout the year, such as St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day events.
- Manage vendor participation for the Tucson Celtic FestivalOversees vendor registration, fee collection, and insurance documentation for the annual festival, with required submissions due by September 11, 2026, for participation in the October 2026 event.
- Organize and host the annual Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland GamesProduces the 40th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games, a multi-day cultural event that has been held annually for over 35 years, including ongoing planning, vendor coordination, and volunteer staffing for the event period.
- Organizing the Annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland GamesThe organization annually plans, organizes, and hosts the Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games, an event that has been in existence for over 35 years, including managing vendor registration, volunteer staffing, and various cultural activities.
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Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
- Conduct the annual Mother's Day Tea fundraising eventHosts the recurring Mother's Day Tea as a fundraising initiative, which has sold out for at least five consecutive years, with all proceeds directed toward funding the Highland and Irish Dance stages at the Tucson Celtic Festival.
- Hosting the Annual Mother's Day TeaThe organization hosts an annual Mother's Day Tea, which is a recurring fundraising event that has sold out for at least five consecutive years, with all proceeds funding the Highland and Irish Dance stages at the annual festival.
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Retail Partnership Fundraising 2 activities
- Provide annual support to local charitiesSupports a local charity each year through financial or in-kind contributions generated by the festival activities.
- Supporting Local CharitiesThe organization supports a local charity annually through financial or in-kind contributions as part of its festival activities, including collecting food donations at the event.
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Youth Food Drive Coordination 1 activity
- Conduct annual food donation drives at the festivalCollects food donations during the festival, such as 700 pounds of food at a previous event, as part of community outreach efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$8K6%
Program service revenue$88K70%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$76K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Beyond Bread Bakery and Café Partner — Donated items for the Mother's Day Tea silent auction.
- Celtic Cultural Societies Partner — Invited to attend and host educational and informational booths at the festival.
- Civil Air Patrol Partner — Recognized as a past Charity of the Year recipient supported by the Tucson Celtic Festival Association.
- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Partner — Festival collaborates with the food bank by collecting non-perishable food donations from attendees.
- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Partner — Recognized as a past Charity of the Year recipient supported by the Tucson Celtic Festival Association.
- Corbett’s Downtown Beer Garden Partner — Donated items for the Mother's Day Tea silent auction.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Tucson Mall Partner — Official host hotel offering a 10% discount to festival guests.
- Scottish Clans Partner — Invited to attend and host educational and informational booths at the festival.
- Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption Partner — Recognized as a past Charity of the Year recipient supported by the Tucson Celtic Festival Association.
- TCFA Network — Offers free ad hoc membership to TCFA as a volunteer benefit.
- The Loft Cinema Partner — Donated items for the Mother's Day Tea silent auction.
- The Shanty Partner — Donated items for the Mother's Day Tea silent auction.
- Tu Nidito Partner — Recognized as a past Charity of the Year recipient supported by the Tucson Celtic Festival Association.