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ROCHESTER BROOKS GUN CLUB INC

RUSH, NY · EIN 160764536 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Small ($100K-$1M) · rbgunclub.com
revenue
$772K
expenses
$804K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
17
volunteers
9
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER COMPETITIVE SPORT SHOOTING INCLUDING TRAP, SKEET AND TOURNAMENT SHOOTING AND RELATED OR OTHER ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT LIMITED TO, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND SOCIAL RECREATION FOR 1,286 MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rochester Brooks Gun Club Inc is a private members-only shooting sports facility located in Rush, New York. The club fosters competitive and recreational shooting sports including trap, skeet, sporting clays, pistol, rifle, and archery for its approximately 1,300 members. It hosts local, state, national, and international tournaments and supports wildlife conservation and social recreation.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Archery and Hunting
Offers archery facilities and 200 acres for member hunting and dog training when the club is not officially open.
Rifle and Pistol Ranges
Provides 50, 100, and 200-yard rifle ranges and 8 pistol bays for members. Supports competitive and recreational use.
Skeet Shooting
Offers 14 skeet fields, including 3 lit for night shooting and 2 for International-style targets. Hosts club and traveling leagues, state, zone, and national tournaments.
Sporting Clays
Operates a 100-target competition course and a 50-target recreational course with monthly reset target presentations. Includes a heated, lighted 5-Stand facility. Hosts NSCA-registered "Big Blast" events.
Trap Shooting
Features 3 trap fields with turret-type machines and voice-activated release systems, including a PAT trap for doubles. Two fields are lit for night use. Hosts club and traveling leagues.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
    • Providing shooting instruction and safety training
      Offers access to shooting instruction by qualified, liability-insured coaches and requires all new members to complete safety training and receive board approval before gaining access to club facilities.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Sponsoring corporate and charitable events
      Hosts corporate outings, club leagues, traveling leagues, and charitable fundraising events such as Ducks Unlimited sporting clays fundraisers that have attracted up to 300 participants from the Northeast and Canada.
  • Membership-Based Hunting and Fishing Clubs 1 activity
    • Supporting hunting and outdoor activities
      Maintains 200 acres available for member hunting, dog training, and other outdoor recreation during non-operational hours.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Hosting competitive shooting tournaments and events
      Organizes and hosts registered local, regional, state, zone, national, and international shooting competitions across multiple disciplines including skeet, trap, and sporting clays. Events include the Hunter’s Tour Sporting Clays League, NSCA-registered “Big Blast” events, ScoreChaser.com-registered events, and major championships such as the 2026 New York State Skeet Championships. The club has a historical record of hosting World Skeet Championships and other large-scale events.
    • Operating shooting sports facilities for members
      Provides year-round access to a full range of shooting sports including skeet, trap (including International Trap), sporting clays, 5-stand, pistol, rifle, archery, and hunting across 200 acres. Facilities include 14 skeet fields (3 with night lighting), 3 trap fields (2 lit for nighttime), two automated sporting clays courses (100-target competition and 50-target recreational), a heated and enclosed 5-stand with evening availability, rifle ranges at 50, 100, and 200 yards, 8 pistol bays, and dedicated archery areas.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$772K
Contributions & grants$303K39%
Program service revenue$472K61%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$-12K
expenses
Total expenses$804K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$268K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.28M
Cash$408K
Investments$0
Liabilities$140K
Net assets$1.14M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RYAN BOOSER CLUB MANAGER 40 $68K
board members · 9
  • BOB URBAN — DIRECTOR
  • JACKSON WOIKA — TREASURER
  • JAY FORSTER — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN LOWERY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARK PARTRICK — SECRETARY
  • MIKE DINKEL — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT EDICK — DIRECTOR
  • TONY CONTRERA — PRESIDENT
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • ATA Network — Affiliated organization supporting trap and skeet activities.
  • Ducks Unlimited Partner — Co-hosted fundraising events featuring sporting clays.
  • Finger Lakes Skeet League Partner — Partner league co-hosted at Rochester Brooks Gun Club facilities.
  • Hunter's Tour Partner — Partner organization hosting the Hunter’s Tour Sporting Clays League with shared scoring, scheduling, and club information.
  • Hunter’s Tour Partner — Leagues partner organization offering additional competitive opportunities.
  • Inland Waters Trap League Partner — Hosts and participates in the Inland Waters Trap League, offering scheduled events for members.
  • JTH Agency Partner — Partner organization linked through the club's website for promotional or service collaboration.
  • LBJ Trap Partner — Partner organization providing calendar, scores, and additional information for the Inland Waters Trap League.
  • MD Stoks Partner — Partner organization linked through the club's website, providing firearms or accessories.
  • Monroe County Conservation Council Partner — Collaborates on conservation and outdoor recreation initiatives.
  • NRA Government — Affiliated for support in firearm safety, training, and competitive programs.
  • NSCA Network — Currently affiliated to host state and regional registered sporting clays tournaments.
  • NSSA Network — Previously affiliated; recognized Rochester Brooks as 'Club of the Year' in 1997.
  • Not specified Partner — Coaches providing instruction are required to have liability insurance on file with the club, though specific coaching organizations are not named.
  • ScoreChaser.com Partner — Partner platform for registration and management of sporting clays events.
  • ScoreChaser.com Partner — Partner platform for registration in NSCA registered events.
  • Shoptek Inc Partner — Partner organization linked through the club's website, associated with Patrick McCabe and likely providing shooting-related products or services.
  • USA Shooting Network — Affiliated national organization for competitive shooting sports.
  • USPSA/IPSIC Network — Affiliated organization supporting practical pistol competition.
  • WSSF Network — Affiliated organization related to competitive shooting.
  • White Flyer Partner — Partner organization linked through the club's website, likely supporting clay target operations.
  • isKeet.org Partner — Partners with isKeet.org to provide online registration for the 2026 NYS Skeet Championship.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Competition-Based Engagement with Inclusive Structure
    methodology: competition-based engagement
    By organizing leagues and tournaments with multiple competition classes and flexible squad registration, the club increases member participation and engagement because it lowers barriers to entry and accommodates diverse demographics and equipment types.
  • Integrated Shooting and Conservation Programming
    methodology: integrated_shooting_and_conservation
    By combining competitive shooting sports with wildlife conservation and social recreation, the club strengthens member engagement and environmental stewardship because it connects sport with broader ecological and community values.
  • Safety-First Access Model
    methodology: safety-first access
    By requiring board approval and mandatory safety training for new members, the club ensures responsible facility use and promotes a culture of safety because preparedness reduces risk and fosters accountability.