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RAP SHAW CLUB INC RAP SHAW HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB

PINE CITY, NY · EIN 150592395 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE N50 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · rapshaw.org
revenue
$196K
expenses
$181K
net assets
$247K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE MEMBERS TO ENJOY THE ADIRONDACKS

profile · synthesized from sources

Rap-Shaw Club is a private recreational club located on islands in Stillwater Reservoir within the Adirondack Park, New York. It provides members and their guests with access to outdoor activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and family gatherings in a traditional Adirondack camp setting. Founded in the late 1800s, the club continues to serve as a multigenerational retreat for members seeking connection with nature and family tradition.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Clambake Weekend
End-of-season celebration featuring food, live music, and outdoor activities for members and invited guests
Fishing Derby Weekend
Annual event offering guided fishing opportunities for members and guests of all ages and skill levels on Stillwater Reservoir
Seasonal Camp Operations
Annual opening and operation of club facilities including cabins, dining hall, and recreational amenities for members and guests from May to October
Work Weekends
Volunteer-driven maintenance events in spring and fall to prepare and close the camp for the season
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 2 activities
    • Maintain traditional Adirondack Lean-to for camping experiences
      Maintains an authentic, hand-built Adirondack Lean-to from native logs, featuring a stone fireplace and open front facing sunrise, to provide traditional camping experiences.
    • Operate recreational camp facilities on private islands in Stillwater Reservoir
      Operates six cabins, a dining hall, boathouse, docks, beaches, and connecting trails on private islands in Stillwater Reservoir for member use, with seasonal operations running annually from May 25 to October 10.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hold annual organizational meeting
      Holds an annual meeting each year on November 7 for governance and member engagement.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Host annual member events and seasonal celebrations
      Hosts an annual Fishing Derby Weekend in late June and a Clambake Weekend in late September as an end-of-season celebration for members.
  • Camp Volunteer Engagement & Facility Stewardship 1 activity
    • Organize seasonal work weekends for facility maintenance
      Organizes a Spring Work Weekend in May for camp preparation and a Fall Work Weekend in October for closing and maintenance activities.
  • Local History Publishing 1 activity
    • Produce historical research and articles on the Adirondacks
      Produces historical articles about the Adirondacks and Central New York through the club historian as an ongoing research effort.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Serve daily family-style meals during seasonal operations
      Serves three family-style meals daily in a traditional dining hall during the camp’s annual operating season.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Produce educational videos on local navigation mapping
      Produced a YouTube video explaining the Stillwater Reservoir navigation mapping project to inform members and the public.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$15K8%
Program service revenue
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$115K
expenses
Total expenses$181K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$247K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$247K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.7%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Almanack Partner — Collaborates with Adirondack Almanack to publish historical articles authored by the club's historian.
  • Adirondack Park Government — Located within Adirondack Park and surrounded by state lands designated as Forever Wild.
  • Google Partner — Uses Google Maps to provide directions to Stillwater Reservoir.
  • Stillwater friends Partner — Collaborates with local community members from the Stillwater area for events such as the Clambake Weekend.
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-Building Through Shared Seasonal Events
    methodology: community-building through shared seasonal events
    By hosting recurring seasonal gatherings with shared meals and local recreation, the club strengthens long-term member commitment and social cohesion, because consistent, ritualized participation reinforces group identity and mutual stewardship.
  • Expert-Guided Recreation for Enhanced Engagement
    methodology: expert-guided outdoor recreation
    By offering professional fishing guides with local expertise, the club enhances member experience and skill development, because access to specialized knowledge increases satisfaction and encourages deeper participation in outdoor activities.
  • Family-Centered Outdoor Retreat Model
    methodology: family-centered outdoor retreat
    By providing a traditional, low-impact outdoor retreat environment, the club fosters intergenerational bonding and sustained engagement with nature, because shared informal activities and family traditions deepen members' connection to place and to one another.