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FRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB INC

LAKE SUCCESS, NY · EIN 110774640 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · freshmeadow.org
revenue
$17.3M
expenses
$15.5M
net assets
$11.7M
employees
120
volunteers
21
mission · from form 990

A PRIVATE CLUB OFFERING ITS MEMBERS EXCEPTIONAL GOLF & FIVE STAR FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Fresh Meadow Country Club is a private country club located in Lake Success, New York, offering golf, dining, tennis, pool, and fitness amenities to its members. The club features an 18-hole golf course with historical significance, having hosted major tournaments and Gene Sarazen as head professional. It also hosts social events, weddings, and corporate outings, emphasizing five-star food and beverage service and personalized hospitality.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Golf Program
Offers an 18-hole Charles Alison-designed course, professional instruction by PGA staff, golf shop, and hosting of member and corporate golf outings.
Pool & Fitness
Includes an aquatic complex with a main pool, wading pool, chaise lounges, and poolside service, plus a fitness center with equipment and personal training.
Social & Dining
Features multiple dining venues including The Member Grill, The Member Terrace, Café 255, and the Halfway House, along with family events and card rooms.
Tennis Program
Provides six Har-tru tennis courts and professional instruction for all skill levels, including racquet fitting and personalized coaching.
Weddings & Special Events
Full-service event planning for weddings, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, and milestone celebrations, including custom menus, signature cocktails, and venue coordination.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 2 activities
    • Operate member card rooms with attendant service
      Runs Men’s and Ladies Card Rooms where members can play games such as Gin, Mahjong, or Bridge, with attendant service provided.
    • Operate private golf and country club facilities for members
      Provides private access to golf, tennis, and aquatic facilities, along with fitness and social amenities, for members and their families. Includes operation of 18-hole golf course, 6 Har-tru tennis courts (4 main and 2 teaching), and an aquatic complex with main and wading pools.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Host private events and weddings for members and external clients
      Hosts milestone and corporate events including weddings, product launches, and family celebrations, with full coordination services, custom menus by an Executive Chef, passed appetizers, multi-course dinners, signature cocktails, and event-specific amenities such as wedding cakes and bar service.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Host recurring member and family events
      Organizes and hosts a recurring calendar of social events for members and families, including Mother’s Day portraits, Father’s Day carnival, adult-only nights, and weekly Sunday BBQs with children’s entertainment.
  • Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
    • Offer fitness and wellness programs
      Operates a fitness center equipped with cardio and strength training equipment and provides access to qualified personal trainers for member use.
  • Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 1 activity
    • Operate golf shop with retail and special ordering services
      Maintains a golf shop with up-to-date inventory reflecting current trends and offers special ordering for unavailable items to support member needs.
  • Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
    • Provide food and beverage services to members and guests
      Operates multiple dining venues including The Member Terrace, The Member Grill, Café 255, and the Halfway House, offering casual and formal dining with classic cuisine and modern twists. Provides attendant and poolside food service.
  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
    • Provide tennis instruction and racquet services
      Offers tennis lessons for members at all skill levels, including private one-on-one coaching, personalized progressive training programs, and racquet custom fitting and stringing through the Head Tennis Professional.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.32M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$12.46M72%
Investment income$239K1%
Other revenue$4.62M
expenses
Total expenses$15.48M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$8.25M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.98M
Cash$4.16M
Investments$0
Liabilities$16.26M
Net assets$11.72M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWARD LEONARD GENERAL MANAGER 50 $524K
JOSEPH GARDNER GREENS SUPERINTENDENT 50 $493K
DANY BALIN GOLF PRO 50 $357K
LESLIE YOUNG-ZEOLI CONTROLLER 40 $239K
PHILIP CASTRO EXECUTIVE CHEF 50 $235K
CESAR CARILLO ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 50 $188K
CARLOS RIOS MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR 50 $134K
board members · 18
  • ANDREW STEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS MONGELUZO — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID HIRSCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • HELEN SOLOMON — BOARD MEMBER
  • HOWARD HERSHENHORN — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  • IVAN GOODSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANE ZIMMERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER HOINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JILL LAMORETTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK CLASTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL HELLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MITCHELL DRUCKER — BOARD MEMBER
  • NANCY LANE — BOARD MEMBER
  • NEIL GARFINKEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHIL MALAKOFF — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROD NATHAN — SECRETARY
  • STACEY BENNETT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Charles Alison Partner — Golf course architect responsible for the design of the Fresh Meadow Country Club course.
  • Executive Chef Partner — Key culinary leader responsible for customizing event menus.
  • Florida Gulf Coast University Partner — Matt Rodriguez earned his degree in Professional Golf Management & Resort and Hospitality Management from Florida Gulf Coast University.
  • Gene Sarazen Government — Legacy association with Golf Professional Gene Sarazen.
  • Gene Sarazen Partner — Employed as Head Golf Professional during the 1920s.
  • Gene Sarazen Partner — Served as Head Golf Professional at Fresh Meadow Country Club in the 1920s.
  • Golf Digest Partner — Multiple PGA professionals at Fresh Meadow Country Club have been recognized by Golf Digest in instructional rankings.
  • Methodist University Partner — Taylor Kahlman is a graduate of the PGA Golf Management Program at Methodist University.
  • Penn State University Partner — Danny Balin is a graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Penn State University.
  • Rachel Partner — Wedding coordinator at Fresh Meadow Country Club who assists couples with event planning and execution.
  • University of Florida Partner — Ted Heins graduated from the University of Florida.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Classic Culinary Excellence
    methodology: classic_culinary_tradition
    By employing a classically trained chef to lead a brigade focused on high-quality, locally sourced cuisine rooted in New York City traditions, the club delivers dining experiences that reinforce its premium identity, because culinary authenticity and quality elevate perceived value and member pride.
  • Personalized Member Experience Model
    methodology: personalized_member_experience
    By tailoring fitness programming, tennis instruction, and event planning to individual member goals and preferences, the club increases engagement and satisfaction, because personalized service strengthens member attachment and long-term retention.
  • Private Membership Model
    methodology: private_membership_model
    By offering premium recreational and dining experiences exclusively through a private membership structure, the club ensures high service standards and member commitment, because exclusivity and shared investment produce stronger community and utilization.
  • Strategic Course Management Model
    methodology: strategic_course_management
    By designing and maintaining a golf course that emphasizes strategic course management through length and difficulty, the club encourages skilled play and enhances member engagement with the game, because challenge and skill development drive satisfaction among experienced golfers.