named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dining Services
Offers dining in multiple rooms including the Cayuga Room and Tap & Grill, with accommodations for dietary needs and private dining options.
Health & Fitness Center
Complimentary fitness center on the sixth floor for members and overnight guests, including lockers, laundry service, and options for personal training and massage therapy.
Meetings & Events
Hosts private events, business meetings, and social gatherings in club spaces; members can sponsor events with food and beverage requirements.
Overnight Guest Rooms
Offers 48 guest rooms for members, their sponsored guests, and reciprocal club members, with complimentary breakfast and in-room amenities.
Reciprocal Clubs Program
Provides members access to other private clubs worldwide through letters of introduction; members can visit and use facilities subject to host club rules.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Private Club Dining Services 2 activities
- Facilitate dining and catering servicesOffers formal and casual dining options, grab-and-go food services, and event-configured meals including breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and receptions. Complimentary breakfast is provided to overnight guests in the Cayuga Room.
- Host member events and programmingOrganizes and hosts lectures, networking events, tasting events, and club crawl activities where members interact with staff and collect food and drinks via punch card. Also facilitates private celebrations such as family dining, ceremonies, and sentimental services.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Administer member referral programRuns a referral program that awards a $100 house credit to both the referring member and the new member upon successful membership sign-up.
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Enable worldwide reciprocal club accessOffers members access to reciprocal clubs globally through letters of introduction and membership privileges at partner clubs, including guest access for reciprocal club members at its own facility.
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Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
- Offer health and fitness servicesProvides a complimentary Health & Fitness Center for members and overnight guests, featuring state-of-the-art equipment including cardio machines, free weights, and strength training circuits. Offers personalized training, sport-specific programs, wellness consultations with licensed professionals, daily/monthly locker rentals, and 24-hour laundry service.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operate private clubhouse with hospitality and work facilitiesProvides a permanent clubhouse offering quiet, private spaces for work and study, communal areas for social interaction, and hospitality services as a "home away from home" for members and guests. The facility includes dining options, fitness center access, wireless internet, and private meeting rooms.
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Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
- Provide overnight guest accommodationsOperates 48 overnight guest rooms available to members, their sponsored guests, and reciprocal club members, including complimentary buffet breakfast and access to the Health & Fitness Center. Guest access includes both overnight and day-use privileges.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provide private event and meeting spacesMakes private rooms available for member use, including corporate board meetings, professional seminars, filming, and personal celebrations. Spaces are configurable for various event types such as meetings, receptions, and dinners.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.29M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.14M42%
Investment income$13K0%
Other revenue$7.13M
expenses
Total expenses$11.88M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7.42M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.98M
Cash$2.68M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.32M
Net assets$9.66M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TIM DELLA PACE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $382K |
| CRAIG LASNIER | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $349K |
| ELENA MITRONICH | CONTROLLER | 40 | $316K |
| DANIELLE SALERA | DIRECTOR OF CATERING | 40 | $229K |
| KERRY STRASSEL | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $196K |
| MICHAEL RIZZO | EXECUTIVE CHEF | 40 | $158K |
| LARA CHRISOMALIS | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP | 40 | $133K |
board members · 6
- JOHN P NEAFSEY — CHAIRMAN
- KAREN KEATING — DIRECTOR
- KATHARINE C HUGHES — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE JENNIFER VAETH — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT CHODKOCK — DIRECTOR
- SCHALINI MIMANI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Brown University Partner — Brown alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 1993.
- Canadian Clubs Network — Member of a reciprocal club network allowing access to clubs in Canada.
- City Parking Partner — Partner for discounted 24-hour self-parking for members
- City Parking (formerly Quik Park) Partner — Offers discounted 24-hour self-parking for members at a nearby location.
- Colgate University Partner — Colgate alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 1994.
- Cornell University Government — Received the building at 6 East 44th Street as a gift from Cornell University.
- Cornell University Network — Membership organization for Cornell University alumni and affiliates in New York City.
- Duke University Partner — Duke alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 2002.
- International Clubs Network — Member of a reciprocal club network allowing access to clubs outside the United States and Canada.
- Justine Harnett Partner — Contact person for program suggestions and volunteer opportunities on the program committee or young alumni ambassador committee.
- New York Ag Club Partner — Hosted a group event at the Cornell Club
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner — RPI alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 2009.
- St. Lawrence University Partner — St. Lawrence University alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 2022.
- Stanford University Partner — Stanford alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 1992.
- The Yale Club Partner — Provides Cornell Club members access to its squash courts through a reciprocal arrangement.
- Trinity College Dublin Partner — Trinity College Dublin alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 2018.
- Tulane University Partner — Tulane alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 2002.
- United States Clubs Network — Member of a reciprocal club network allowing access to clubs across the United States.
- University of Notre Dame Partner — Notre Dame alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 2003.
- Wake Forest University Partner — Wake Forest alumni and faculty have been affiliate members since 2008.
- Yale Club Partner — Provides member access to squash courts for a fee.
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Centered Event Planningmethodology: client-centered-event-planningBy personalizing event planning through active listening and tailored recommendations, the organization enhances client satisfaction and loyalty because members feel individually understood and valued.
- Community-Based Fitness Engagementmethodology: community-based_fitness_engagementBy fostering a community-oriented fitness environment, the organization supports individual goal achievement because peer camaraderie creates accountability, motivation, and sustained participation.
- Familial Atmosphere Replicationmethodology: familial_atmosphere_replicationBy replicating the familial atmosphere of the Cornell University campus in an urban private club setting, the organization strengthens member belonging and intergenerational inclusion because shared identity and emotional resonance mimic the social support of family and alma mater.
- Home-Away-From-Home Modelmethodology: home-away-from-home_modelBy designing the club experience to function as a home away from home—emphasizing comfort, familiarity, and personal hospitality—the organization increases member attachment and sustained engagement because members perceive the space as personally meaningful and emotionally supportive.
- Member Engagement Through Experiential Eventsmethodology: member_engagement_through_experiential_eventsBy hosting interactive events such as club crawls, the organization boosts member engagement and facilitates social integration because shared experiences lower barriers to participation and strengthen peer connections.