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NORTH COUNTRY SPOUSES CLUB
Fort Drum, NY · EIN 161327745 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · northcountryspousesclub.com
revenue
$29K
expenses
$24K
net assets
$14K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The North Country Spouses Club (NCSC) is a nonprofit organization based at Fort Drum, New York, that supports military spouses and the broader Fort Drum community. It provides scholarships to spouses of active-duty and retired service members, runs community grant programs, and organizes social events and volunteer opportunities. A key initiative is Operation: Deploy Your Dress, which offers free formal wear to military ID holders to promote participation in formal events.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Grants
Funds local nonprofit organizations through donations generated by club fundraising efforts, supporting community needs near Fort Drum.
Monthly Socials
Hosts themed, catered gatherings for members to build community, featuring activities such as hat competitions and board celebrations.
Operation: Deploy Your Dress (ODYD)
Provides free formal wear, including dresses, shoes, and accessories, to military ID holders at Fort Drum to encourage participation in formal military events. Operates a shop in the USO building and relies on public donations and volunteers.
Scholarships Program
Offers financial awards to spouses of active-duty and retired service members pursuing education at accredited colleges, trade schools, or emergency service academies within 50 miles of Fort Drum.
Sub-Clubs
Member-led groups centered on shared interests like crafting, cooking, or fitness, meeting regularly to foster smaller-scale social connections among military spouses.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 2 activities
    • Engaging in fundraising partnership development
      Engages with community partners to secure donations and support for the club's fundraising initiatives, including auctions and charitable events.
    • Hosting annual charity fundraising event
      Hosts an annual charity event featuring dinner, drinks, a silent auction, and a live auction to raise funds for scholarships and community grants.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Conducting monthly charitable donation drives
      Conducts monthly charitable donation drives in collaboration with local organizations to support community needs, including outreach and resource collection.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships and grants for military dependents and local nonprofits
      Uses proceeds from its annual charity event to fund scholarships for military-affiliated individuals and grants for local nonprofit organizations, supporting education and community initiatives.
  • Donated Attire Distribution 1 activity
    • Operating "Operation: Deploy Your Dress" formal wear program
      Operates a volunteer-driven program providing one free long dress and one free short dress per year to each DOD ID card holder, along with free shoes, jewelry, and accessories, during weekly open hours at Fort Drum.
  • Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Operating sponsorship program for membership dues and event access
      Offers a discreet sponsorship program to cover membership dues and/or event tickets for spouses in need, ensuring inclusive participation in club activities.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizing social and volunteer engagement events
      Organizes social events and volunteer opportunities, including monthly catered, themed gatherings and sub-club meetings, to build connections among spouses and the Fort Drum community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$3K11%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$12K
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$14K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Community Outreach Chair Partner — Point of contact for nonprofit organizations seeking assistance from the NCSC.
  • Fort Drum Government — Primary community served and operational base for all NCSC programs and events.
  • Fort Drum Partner — Hosts the "Operation: Deploy Your Dress" program and serves as a focal point for club activities supporting military spouses.
  • Joshua Baughn Partner — Local personality who hosts the live and silent auctions at the annual charity event.
  • Shelly Matthews Partner — Provided catering for the May Derby-themed social event.
  • USO Partner — Hosts the ODYD shop within the USO Building at Fort Drum.
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.

  • Community-Partnered Needs Response
    methodology: community-partner_collaboration
    By collaborating with community partners to identify local needs, we ensure responsive and effective charitable efforts because local knowledge improves targeting and impact of resources.
  • Inclusive Community Engagement
    methodology: inclusive_community_engagement
    By creating inclusive social and volunteer opportunities across ranks and genders, we build community cohesion because shared participation reduces social barriers and fosters mutual support.
  • Integrated Community Support Model
    methodology: integrated_community_support
    By combining financial aid (scholarships and grants) with hands-on service and cultural engagement, we strengthen community resilience because multifaceted support addresses both material and social needs of military families.