named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Dining & Social Events
Hosts weddings, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, holiday cookouts, themed dinners, and wine nights in the newly renovated clubhouse.
Golf Program
Offers access to an 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross and Charles Banks, with regular maintenance and capital improvements including bunker renovations and a state-of-the-art irrigation system.
Racquets Program
Provides tennis, pickleball, and paddle tennis facilities with lessons, tournaments, team competition, and open play for adults and juniors of all skill levels.
Swim & Dive Team
Youth swim and dive team that participates in the Northern Westchester Swim Conference, based at the club’s pool facility.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Hosting private and corporate eventsHosts weddings, bar mitzvahs, social gatherings, golf outings, and corporate events on its premises, utilizing golf, dining, and clubhouse facilities.
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 1 activity
- Land conservation through conservation easementEntered into a conservation easement in 2014 to permanently restrict development on 104 acres of its 172-acre property to protect groundwater flowing into the Kensico Dam, preserving open space and environmental resources.
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Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
- Operation of golf course and related facilitiesOperates and maintains an 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross, with ongoing capital improvements including bunker renovations, irrigation systems, turf management facilities, and a reconstructed golf range and short game practice area. The course has been continuously maintained since its completion in 1928.
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Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
- Operation of seasonal swimming facilities and swim teamOperates a seasonal swimming pool with locker rooms, snack bar, indoor game room, and poolside bar on summer weekends for members and families. Hosts a Swim & Dive Team for youth that competes in the Northern Westchester Swim Conference, along with seasonal activities such as early morning swims and teen nights.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Provision of dining and social programmingProvides formal and casual dining options in a newly renovated clubhouse with bar, grill room, and patio dining. Hosts a calendar of member events including summer holiday cookouts, Fourth of July BBQ & Fireworks, themed dinners, wine nights, weekday barbecues, and adult exercise classes.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Provision of racquets programmingOffers comprehensive racquets programming in tennis, pickleball, and winter paddle tennis, including lessons, tournaments, social events, team competition, and open play for juniors and adults of all skill levels. Includes junior clinics, league competition, club championships, and fields three competitive women’s teams (MITL A, MITL B, Northern Westchester Interclub).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$208K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$43K20%
Investment income$6K3%
Other revenue$159K
expenses
Total expenses$651K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$383K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$38.14M
Cash$3.47M
Investments$0
Liabilities$12.00M
Net assets$26.14M
Liquid reserves64.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -98.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SCHMID | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $282K |
| PAUL GONZALEZ | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $274K |
| SCOTT FORZAGLIA | EXECUTIVE CHEF | 40 | $242K |
| JIM WAHL | GOLF PRO | 40 | $187K |
| DAVID DANISH | CONTROLLER | 40 | $171K |
board members · 13
- ARUN PRASAD — VICE PRESIDENT
- CARY FITZGERALD — GOVERNOR
- CHRISTINE MCGUINNESS — GOVERNOR
- DANAE RICHARDS — GOVERNOR
- DAVE MCCREE — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE TRIEBENBACHER — TREASURER
- JAMES RYAN — GOVERNOR
- MICHAEL KAUFMAN — GOVERNOR
- ROBERT QUISH — GOVERNOR
- STEVE RUSSELL — GOVERNOR
- STEVEN LOGAN — GOVERNOR
- THOMAS CRISPI — SECRETARY
- TINA MANNIX — GOVERNOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Golf Club Atlas Partner — Features a review of Whippoorwill Club on its website dedicated to classic golf courses.
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection Government — Provided substantial funding in exchange for a conservation easement on 104 acres of the club's property.
- Northern Westchester Swim Conference Partner — Participates in swim competitions through membership in the Northern Westchester Swim Conference.
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.
- Centralized Community Gathering Spacesmethodology: member-community-gatheringBy designing high-usage facilities like the pool as central gathering spaces, the club fosters family engagement and member community because shared physical spaces promote spontaneous interaction and social bonding.
- Family-Oriented Private Club Modelmethodology: family-oriented private club modelBy offering seasonal recreational and social facilities centered on family use, the club fosters member engagement and community building because shared family experiences strengthen long-term membership commitment and social cohesion.
- Player-Friendly Programming Modelmethodology: player-friendly programmingBy integrating instruction, competition, and social engagement into racquets programming, the club supports broad participation across age groups and skill levels because an accessible and inclusive format increases engagement and retention.