The Ireland Funds' mission is to harness the power of a global philanthropic network of friends of Ireland to promote and support peace, culture, education and community development across the island of Ireland and among Irish communities around the world. The Ireland Funds Australia was established in 1987, it is a non-political, non-sectarian registered Australian charity which funds community level projects in Ireland and in Australia. The Fund is operated by an honorary Board of Directors which is chaired by Yvonne Le Bas.