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GARDINERS BAY COUNTRY CLUB INC
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS, NY · EIN 111679626 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · gardinersbay.org
revenue
$7.4M
expenses
$6.4M
net assets
$15.2M
employees
84
volunteers
11
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

THE CLUB MAINTAINS A CLUBHOUSE AND GROUNDS TO ENCOURAGE GOLF AND OTHER SPORTS FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Gardiners Bay Country Club Inc is a private, member-owned country club established in 1896 on Shelter Island, New York. The club maintains an 18-hole golf course designed by Seth Raynor and offers golf, social events, and a junior golf program for members and their guests. It emphasizes family-oriented activities, course maintenance, and member enjoyment in a scenic waterfront setting.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Custom Club-Fitting Service
Utilizes Flightscope Launch Monitor technology to analyze ball flight and fit members with optimal golf equipment, including clubs, balls, shoes, and gloves.
Junior Golf Program
Offers golf instruction for children of members and non-members, ages 5–17, fostering skill development, sportsmanship, and knowledge of golf rules and etiquette. Includes weekly sessions, fun events, and tournaments.
Pee Wee Golf Program
Introductory golf program for children ages 5 and 6, meeting weekly during summer months to teach basic golf skills in a fun, age-appropriate format.
Weddings & Events Hosting
Provides indoor and outdoor venues for weddings, golf outings, and private celebrations, supported by a culinary team emphasizing local ingredients.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Host special events including weddings and golf tournaments
      Provides a venue for special events such as weddings, golf tournaments, and seasonal gatherings, featuring indoor and outdoor dining spaces with views of Gardiner's Bay.
  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
    • Maintain health and safety equipment and training
      Maintains a defibrillator in the clubhouse lobby and ensures staff are trained in its use to support member and guest safety.
  • Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 1 activity
    • Offer custom golf club-fitting services
      Provides custom club-fitting services for members using a Flightscope Launch Monitor to analyze ball flight and optimize equipment performance.
  • Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
    • Operate 18-hole golf course for members
      Operates an 18-hole, par 70 golf course exclusively for members, maintaining the grounds and facilities to support regular play and member enjoyment.
  • Youth Golf Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provide junior golf instruction and programming
      Offers a junior golf instruction program open to children of both members and non-members, promoting golf skills, social interaction, and camaraderie through lessons, seasonal events, and special tournaments.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Source and serve locally produced food for events and dining
      Uses fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers, fishermen, and purveyors for catering and dining services at events and on-site venues.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.43M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.66M76%
Investment income$45K1%
Other revenue$1.73M
expenses
Total expenses$6.44M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.46M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.60M
Cash$584K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10.42M
Net assets$15.18M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLES MARCUS GENERAL MANAGER 40 $266K
LEIGH NOTLEY GOLF PROFESSIONAL 40 $164K
SEBASTIAN BLISS EXCUTIVE CHEF 40 $156K
CHRISTOPHER BRIGGS GREENS SUPERINTENDENT 40 $128K
Adam Johnson Sous Chef 40 $119K
JOSE CHAVEZ RODRIGUEZ MECHANIC 40 $108K
PETER OLSAVSKY BEVERAGE MANAGER 40 $107K
board members · 11
  • DOMINICK SABELLA — Treasurer
  • DON REGAN — Director
  • DONNA WINSTON — Director
  • DOUGLAS SANDBERG — President
  • JOHN QUINN — Secretary
  • KENNETH KRAUSS — Director
  • LARRY KAST — Director
  • LISA PINTO WIMER — Director
  • LOUIS BEVILACQUA — Vice President
  • ROBERT FERRIS — Director
  • SARAH ROE — Director
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Leigh Notley Partner — Head Golf Professional responsible for coaching, club-fitting, and managing the junior golf program.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Comprehensive Golf Education
    methodology: comprehensive-golf-education
    By teaching technical skills alongside rules, history, and etiquette, we produce well-rounded junior golfers because holistic education fosters deeper engagement and long-term participation in the sport.
  • Youth Development Through Golf
    methodology: golf-for-youth-development
    By teaching golf to children, we develop life skills such as honesty, integrity, courtesy, and respect, because structured athletic participation in a values-based environment reinforces character growth.