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THE UNIVERSITY CLUB

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131429480 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · universityclubny.org
revenue
$43.6M
expenses
$41.6M
net assets
$59.4M
employees
396
volunteers
36
mission · from form 990

PROMOTION OF LITERATURE & ART, BY ESTABLISHING & MAINTAINING A LIBRARY READING-ROOM, GALLERY OF ART; USE OF THE CLUBHOUSE & ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The University Club is a private membership club in New York City that promotes literature and art through its library, reading room, and art gallery. It provides clubhouse and athletic facilities for its members, including dining, event hosting, and guest accommodations. Established in 1899, the club is housed in a historic landmark building in midtown Manhattan.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Athletic Facilities
Offers fitness centers, squash courts, and billiard rooms for members and guests, with specific dress and access rules
Library and Reading Room
Maintains the Percy Douglas Reading Room and Library for members, offering a quiet space for reading and study as part of the club's mission to promote literature
Wedding and Event Hosting
Provides historic and elegant venues for weddings, receptions, and related events, including the Dwight Room, College Hall, and Main Dining Room, with full-service planning and catering support
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 2 activities
    • Providing complimentary wedding suite for newlyweds
      Offers a complimentary suite for the bride and groom on the day of their wedding reception, available for overnight stay.
    • Providing overnight accommodations for members and their sponsored guests
      Operates 97 guest rooms in midtown Manhattan for use by members and their sponsored guests, offering luxurious accommodations with in-room amenities including high-speed wireless internet, room service, valet, mini bars, and complimentary Keurig coffee makers.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Hosting private events and gatherings for members
      Hosts member-sponsored events for family, social, charitable, or business purposes, including wedding receptions and other gatherings. Facilities include banquet rooms and event spaces such as the Dwight Room (75–160 guests), College Hall ballroom (100–170 guests), and the Main Dining Room and Council Room (up to 300 guests).
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
    • Operating a private clubhouse with dining, library, and athletic facilities for members
      Provides members with access to gracious dining, a premier library (including a reading-room and art gallery), extensive athletic facilities, and social events. The club supports literature and art through its library and gallery spaces.
  • Credit Union Financial Services 1 activity
    • Providing check-cashing service for members
      Offers a daily check-cashing service for members, allowing cashing of checks up to $150 per day.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Facilitating member access to family-friendly spaces and services
      Allows children in designated dining areas and during family or children's events when accompanied by a responsible adult, supporting family engagement within the club environment.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$43.63M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$17.71M41%
Investment income$1.37M3%
Other revenue$24.55M
expenses
Total expenses$41.58M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$26.92M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$67.83M
Cash$5.84M
Investments$25.84M
Liabilities$8.39M
Net assets$59.44M
Liquid reserves9.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN P DORMAN GENERAL MANAGER 40 $899K
TERRANCE BRENNAN FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR 40 $365K
ZAHIR AHMED BANQUET MGR 40 $352K
JENNIFER ZEPPIERI COMPTROLLER 40 $294K
BRYAN KALMAN CATERING MGR. 40 $274K
ABUL CHOUDHURY CAPTAIN 40 $226K
board members · 19
  • ALEENA R SHAPIRO — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • ANDREA DUNLEVY WILLIAMS — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • ANNE L CORISTON — PRESIDENT
  • BLAIR L KELLER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • BROOKE L JAMES — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • CHRISTOPHER NORRIS — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • DAVID G LISTON — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • EDWARD A REILLY JR — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • ELAINE MANZA — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • ELLEN R HARRIS — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • ERIC J BARKLEY — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • H EDWARD RUSSELL — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • IAN M ROWAN — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • JAMES C PICKEL JR — ASST. SECRETARY
  • JOHN M DESMARAIS — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • JOHN M LIFTIN — TREASURER
  • JUSTIN G JAMAIL — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • JUSTIN M GARBACCIO — COUNCIL MEMBER
  • KATHERINE E SYDNESS — COUNCIL MEMBER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Gotham Parking Partner — Offers reduced parking rates for members and guests with proof of membership or mention of The University Club.
  • House Committee Partner — Responsible for supervising club management, setting prices, determining club hours, and approving rules and events.
  • LAZ Parking Partner — Provides reduced parking rates for members and guests at multiple locations near The University Club.
  • SP+ Parking Partner — Offers reduced parking rates for members and guests with proof of membership or mention of The University Club.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Culturally Enriching Membership Environment
    methodology: cultural-enrichment-through-membership-spaces
    By integrating access to literature, art, and refined social spaces, the Club advances cultural enrichment because the co-location of library, gallery, and formal social rituals creates an immersive environment that elevates member experience and shared cultural values.
  • Member-Driven Governance and Engagement
    methodology: member_governance
    By involving members in leadership through committees and sponsorship systems, the Club maintains relevance and upholds standards, because member ownership fosters accountability, cultural continuity, and responsiveness to evolving needs.
  • Personalized Service as Home-Away-From-Home
    methodology: home-away-from-home
    By offering personalized service and tailored event planning, the Club creates a home-away-from-home experience that increases member attachment and utilization, because consistent, high-touch service fosters emotional belonging and trust in the Club as an extension of personal life.