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CENTURY CLUB OF SYRACUSE
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 150265840 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · centuryclubofsyracuse.com
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$1.7M
employees
55
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS WITH THE AMENITIES OF A FIRST RATE PRIVATE CLUB.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Century Club of Syracuse is a private social and dining club founded in 1876, serving as a premier gathering place for professionals, community leaders, and their guests in Central New York. It offers fine dining, private event hosting, and a historic clubhouse with a tradition of exclusivity and refined ambiance. The club emphasizes culinary excellence, member-driven events, and a long-standing role in the region’s social fabric.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Banquet & Private Events
Hosts weddings, corporate meetings, and intimate gatherings in dedicated spaces including the Century Room; provides custom menu design and event curation
Membership Program
Private membership with a formal application and sponsorship process; includes access to club amenities, events, and reciprocal clubs
Private Dining Services
Offers daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner service prepared in-house by a classically trained culinary team; features seasonal menus and themed gastronomic events
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Hosts private events for members and external clients
      Designs and hosts private events such as intimate dinner parties, corporate meetings, and wedding receptions at its Central New York venue.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts themed and seasonal dining events for members
      Organizes regular themed dining events based on seasonal and culinary specialties, including established annual traditions such as Easter and Mother’s Day brunches.
  • Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
    • Operates a private dining club for members
      Provides a first-rate private club experience with regular dining services, including breakfast by reservation Monday–Friday, lunch Monday–Friday from noon to 2:00 pm, and dinner Monday–Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, emphasizing fresh ingredients and a refined ambiance.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.34M
Contributions & grants$1.50M112%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$910%
Other revenue$-157K
expenses
Total expenses$1.24M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$663K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.97M
Cash$705K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.23M
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GORDON CLARKSON GENERAL MANAGER 60 $203K
board members · 16
  • DENISE HANLON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUGLAS SUTHERLAND — HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR
  • DR IRVING RAPHAEL — PAST PRESIDENT
  • ETHAN GILBERT — ASST TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • JAMES NICOLL — SECRETARY
  • JEANNIE LOMBARDI — PRESIDENT
  • JOSEPHINE YANG-PATYI — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIMBERLY BOYNTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK WLADIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL O'CONNOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL SHUBMEHL — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD RANUCCI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROCCO MANGANO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • THOMAS GUIFRE — TREASURER
  • VINCENT SPINA — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM CROSSETT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • reciprocal clubs Network — Participates in a network of reciprocal clubs allowing members and guests to access amenities across locations.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Inclusive Private Membership Model
    methodology: inclusive_private_membership
    By maintaining a private membership structure while explicitly ensuring inclusivity, we foster a diverse and respectful community because open access across identities strengthens camaraderie without compromising exclusivity of experience.
  • Member-Centered Event Planning
    methodology: member-centered_event_planning
    By involving members in the collaborative design of private events, we produce personalized and meaningful experiences because co-creation ensures alignment with individual visions and fosters ownership and engagement.