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SOUTHWARD HO COUNTRY CLUB INC
BAY SHORE, NY · EIN 111349700 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · shcc1923.com
revenue
$14.1M
expenses
$11.9M
net assets
$20.3M
employees
231
volunteers
79
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE GOLF, TENNIS AND SOCIAL AMENITIES TO ITS MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private country club in Bay Shore, New York, offering golf, tennis, swimming, and social amenities to its members. Features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by A.W. Tillinghast, multiple tennis and platform tennis courts, a swimming pool, and event facilities. Opened in 1923, the club maintains a tradition of excellence and hosts the annual Havemeyer Invitational, a prominent amateur golf tournament.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Havemeyer Invitational
Annual amateur golf tournament held at Southward Ho since 1951, recognized as one of the premier amateur events on Long Island.
Summer Day Camp
Children's day camp operated at the club, relocated to the Ellis carriage house (Camp House) and serving members' families.
Weddings & Events
Full-service event hosting for weddings, showers, anniversaries, and other private functions, accommodating 50 to 300 guests with member sponsorship required.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
    • Hosts annual amateur golf tournament
      Organizes and hosts the annual Havemeyer Invitational golf tournament, an ongoing event since 1951, on its 18-hole championship golf course.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operates children's day camp
      Runs a day camp program for members' children, historically based at the Ellis carriage house, as part of its family-oriented club offerings.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Provides event hosting and catering services
      Offers event planning, venue access, and catering services for weddings, galas, and private celebrations in its banquet facilities, which can accommodate up to 300 guests.
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
    • Provides private recreational and social amenities to members
      Operates a private country club offering exclusive access to golf, tennis, platform tennis, swimming, dining, and social events for members and their guests, in accordance with its constitution and by-laws.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Manages and maintains club facilities through capital improvements
      Undertakes ongoing facility upgrades including the 2016 clubhouse expansion with the Tillinghast Grill and rear patio, the 2017 Pool House and pool remodeling, and the 2020 ballroom renovation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.13M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$8.88M63%
Investment income$346K2%
Other revenue$4.90M
expenses
Total expenses$11.87M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.91M
Cash$6.59M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.62M
Net assets$20.29M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAMES STEWART GOLF SUPERINTENDENT 40 $276K
BRIAN CURTIN GENERAL MANAGER 40 $275K
BLAKE VERITY EXECUTIVE CHEF 40 $229K
DAVID PRESTON GOLF PROFESSIONAL 40 $218K
MICHELE EIFERT CONTROLLER 40 $162K
board members · 11
  • ARTIE CIPOLETTI — VP LONG RANGE PLANNING
  • CHRIS BROWN — PRESIDENT
  • JAMIE ROSICA — VP MEMBERSHIP
  • JOSEPH BONAFEDE — VP GOLF
  • JOSEPH MACINA — VP AUDIT
  • KENNETH ABRAMI — VP MAINTENANCE
  • KEVIN REGAN — VP HOUSE
  • MIKE BAGLIO — VP SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
  • PETER GLASS — TREASURER
  • RAYMOND BANGS — VP GREENS
  • THOMAS LAURITANO — SECRETARY
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Emigrant Savings Bank Government — Held the original mortgage on the property and foreclosed in 1934, later leasing the property back to the reorganized club.
  • Horace Havemeyer Partner — Purchased the property in 1945 and provided a 10-year no-interest loan to the club, later deeding it back to the membership in 1955.
  • Jenn Riedman Partner — Assistant General Manager & Membership Director responsible for membership inquiries.
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.

  • Historic Design Preservation as Programmatic Integrity
    methodology: historic_preservation_and_restoration
    By restoring the golf course according to its original Tillinghast design, the club preserves the historical and architectural integrity of the course because authentic design elements are believed to enhance the quality and uniqueness of the member experience.
  • Member-Sponsored Access Model
    methodology: member-sponsored_access
    By requiring current member sponsorship for guest and new member access, the club maintains exclusivity and a high-quality, member-focused experience because social and recreational value is preserved through controlled access and peer-vetted participation.