irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0OPERATED A RESTAURANT AND BAR FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Bert Nash Memorial Golf Tournament
Annual invitational 2-man scratch better ball tournament for amateur golfers, featuring championship and senior divisions, held each June.
Championship Golf Operations
Hosting of elite amateur events including NY State Golf Association championships such as the Mid-Amateur, Amateur, and Senior & Super Senior Amateur tournaments.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Private Golf Course Operations 2 activities
- Ongoing course maintenance and design improvementsImplements ongoing course improvements, including designs by Reese Jones, to preserve the integrity and challenge of the original golf course layout.
- Operation of an 18-hole championship golf course and related facilitiesOperates an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., featuring a parks-style front nine through wooded areas and a links-style back nine across open fields with seven ponds and engineered topography, along with a 12-acre practice facility, bar, and restaurant. The course was developed by repurposing former polo fields and bridle paths on a 190-acre estate.
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Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
- Hosting of competitive amateur golf tournamentsHosts the annual Bert Nash Memorial Golf Tournament (originally established in 1972 as the 2-Man Scratch Better Ball Tournament), a premier amateur better ball event attracting competitors from across the United States. Also hosts multiple New York State Golf Association men's championships, including the Mid-Amateur, Senior & Super Senior Amateur, and Amateur tournaments.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Management of clubhouse and hospitality servicesOperates a clubhouse repurposed from the original estate stable, preserving historic features such as the slate roof and converting former horse stalls into dining alcoves, along with a pro shop converted from the groom’s cottage. Also operates a restaurant and bar for members and guests, providing guest services to enhance the on-site experience.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Member governance and financial stewardshipRestored financial stability and returned ownership of the club to members at the original purchase price following an 18-year stewardship period.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$7.04M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$6.37M91%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$659K
expenses
Total expenses$3.91M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.52M
Cash$409K
Investments$4.98M
Liabilities$750K
Net assets$9.77M
Liquid reserves16.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRANCE DILORETO | DIRECTOR OF GROUNDS | 40 | $183K |
| CATHERINE POHLMAN | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $128K |
| DEBORAH MARTINKIEWCZ | CONTROLLER (TO 7/31/24) | 40 | $73K |
board members · 12
- BARRY HENEGHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BILLY HANES — BOARD MEMBER
- BOB BATTAGLIA — BOARD MEMBER
- DON FISHBACK — BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
- JAMIE MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF EMBOW — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY WOLNIEWICZ — BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT
- KEVIN WALSH — BOARD MEMBER/VP (TO 10/31/24)
- RICHARD LYNN — BOARD MEMBER
- RUSTY JAMES — BOARD MEMBER (TO 9/30/24)
- TOM BREWER — BOARD MEMBER
- VIC RUTECKI — BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Bert Nash Partner — Namesake of the Bert Nash Memorial Golf Tournament, honored for his contributions as a competitive golfer and humanitarian.
- Cathy Pohlman Partner — Club Manager responsible for guest assistance and operations oversight.
- Crag Burn Associates Coalition — Group of 27 limited partners and four general partners who stabilized the club financially and returned it to member ownership.
- New York State Golf Association Partner — Hosts men's championship events at Crag Burn Golf Club
- Reese Jones Partner — Designed course improvements to maintain the integrity of the original layout.
- Robert Trent Jones Sr. Government — Golf course architect who designed the 18-hole championship course at Crag Burn Golf Club
- Robert Trent Jones Sr. Partner — Hired as the golf course architect to design the original course layout.
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.
- Golf-First Facility Development Strategymethodology: golf-first_developmentBy prioritizing golf course quality and play experience over real estate or commercial development, the club sustains long-term member satisfaction and club reputation because members value the integrity and challenge of the course as central to their engagement.
- Member-Centered Social Golf Modelmethodology: member-centered_social_golfBy fostering a welcoming, social atmosphere rooted in friendship and shared experience, the club increases member engagement and retention because members are more likely to participate consistently when they feel personally connected to the community.