named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Reciprocal Club Program
Provides Lotos Club members with access to over 60 affiliated private clubs in major U.S. and international cities, including dining, overnight accommodations, and private event hosting.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Facilitates reciprocal club access for membersMaintains reciprocal membership arrangements with affiliated clubs in major U.S. cities and international locations, enabling members to access dining, overnight accommodations, and private event hosting at partner clubs.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts cultural and intellectual events and programsOrganizes over 100 annual events including talks, dinners, recitals, art exhibits, and discussion groups on cultural and intellectual topics. Maintains an Art Committee that organizes monthly art exhibitions.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Hosts private events and social gatherings at its clubhouseOffers facilities for corporate and social events including dinner parties, wedding celebrations, and cocktail receptions. Also hosts seasonal special dining events, themed dinners, holiday celebrations, and an annual black-tie Twelfth Night Frolic.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Operates a private dining and social club in New York CityProvides fine dining services with classic and contemporary dishes sourced from local businesses, offering lunch Tuesday through Thursday and dinner Monday through Friday at its historic clubhouse located at 5 East 66th Street in New York City. Reservations are required and managed via phone through the front desk.
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Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
- Provides overnight accommodations for members and guestsOffers 14 guest rooms with private bathrooms, internet, mini-bars, and complimentary continental breakfast served daily in the Tennyson Room from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to members, their guests, and reciprocal club members.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports literature, arts, and intellectual professions among membersPromotes and develops literature, art, sculpture, music, architecture, journalism, education, and other learned professions through member engagement and programming. Supports and recognizes exceptional students and emerging artists across these fields.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts distinguished guests and civic leaders at traditional State DinnersHosts State Dinners for distinguished figures in arts, science, exploration, and public service, a tradition dating to 1872. Has hosted six U.S. presidents and other notable leaders. Also hosts annual dinners for incoming and outgoing mayors of New York City, a tradition begun in 1876.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.11M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.44M38%
Investment income$431K5%
Other revenue$5.24M
expenses
Total expenses$8.62M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.11M
Cash$435K
Investments$8.20M
Liabilities$3.99M
Net assets$12.12M
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER LASNIER | GENERAL MANAGER | 38 | $386K |
| DARLENE P CRAIG | CONTROLLER | 38 | $305K |
| RAYMOND HOLLANDA | ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER | 38 | $280K |
| GILFORD BACKLUND | SERVICE MANAGER | 38 | $168K |
| KEITH GLEICHENHAUS | CHEF DE CUISINE | 38 | $151K |
| ALISON BAXTER | OFFICE MANAGER | 38 | $127K |
board members · 19
- ALICE M GREENWALD — FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
- ANTHONY H MANNARA — DIRECTOR
- ARTHUR S AINSBERG — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA I HAGGLUND — DIRECTOR
- DAVID L RESNICK — DIRECTOR
- DEREK COX IRBY — DIRECTOR
- ELYSE BLOOM GREENFIELD — DIRECTOR
- HARRIET N COHEN — DIRECTOR
- J ROGER FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOAN V THORNE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN A KLEIN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN SUSSEK III — PRESIDENT
- LEON J WENDER — DIRECTOR
- MARK L LAMPL — DIRECTOR
- MARY A SUSNJARA — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL J CARLTON — SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
- NATALIE EIGEN — DIRECTOR
- PAUL JOCK II — DIRECTOR
- PHYLLIS Z GINSTLING — TREASURER
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Andrew Carnegie Partner — Provided financial support to enable construction of the Club's custom-built home in 1909.
- Athens Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Athens, Greece
- Buffalo Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Buffalo, NY
- Circulo Ecuestre Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Barcelona, Spain
- Hope Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Providence, RI
- International Club, Berlin Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Berlin, Germany
- Kildare Street and University Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Dublin, Ireland
- Lotos Club Network — Member of an extensive network of affiliated clubs in major U.S. cities and abroad, granting reciprocal privileges.
- Presidio Golf and Concordia Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in San Francisco, CA
- Saturn Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Buffalo, NY
- Tamarack Preserve Ltd Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Millbrook, NY
- Tara Sutherland Partner — Private Dining Manager responsible for coordinating private events at The Lotos Club.
- The California Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Los Angeles, CA
- The Cercle Royal Gaulois Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Brussels, Belgium
- The Chicago Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Chicago, IL
- The Chilton Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Boston, MA
- The Columbia Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Indianapolis, IN
- The Cosmos Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Washington, D.C.
- The Fort Orange Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Albany, NY
- The Fort Worth Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Fort Worth, TX
- The Genesee Valley Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Rochester, NY
- The Lotos Club Network — The Lotos Foundation was established to align with the mission and objectives of The Lotos Club and assists the Club in tax-compliant ways.
- The Minneapolis Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Minneapolis, MN
- The Pacific Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Honolulu, HI
- The Rainier Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Seattle, WA
- The Stephen's Green Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Dublin, Ireland
- The United Service Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Brisbane, Australia
- The University & Whist Club Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Wilmington, DE
- The University Club of Portland Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Portland, OR
- The University Club, Chicago Partner — Reciprocal club arrangement allowing Lotos members access to clubhouse privileges in Chicago, IL
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strategies · 4
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.
- Cultural Mission Extension through Support of Emerging Talentmethodology: cultural_mission_extensionBy recognizing and supporting students and emerging artists in fields aligned with the Club's traditions, the organization extends its cultural mission because early-career encouragement sustains long-term artistic and intellectual legacies.
- Member-Centered Intellectual Developmentmethodology: member-centered intellectual developmentBy fostering interdisciplinary engagement in literature, art, music, and other learned fields, the organization advances the intellectual and professional growth of its members because sustained exposure to diverse cultural and scholarly disciplines deepens individual development and professional networks.
- Multidisciplinary Cultural Promotion as Core Missionmethodology: multidisciplinary_cultural_promotionThrough a commitment to advancing the arts, sciences, and learned professions across disciplines, the organization cultivates a vibrant intellectual community because integrating diverse fields fosters broader innovation and cultural continuity.
- Recruitment Based on Cultural-Intellectual Engagementmethodology: cultural-intellectual recruitmentBy recruiting members who actively participate in or appreciate intellectual and cultural pursuits, the organization strengthens its community because shared values in learning and the arts produce deeper engagement and mutual enrichment.