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WILLIAMS CLUB INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131475080 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · williamsclub.org
revenue
$42K
expenses
$47K
net assets
$10K
employees
mission · from form 990

TAX EXEMPT CLUB ACTIVITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

The Williams Club is a private social club for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and families of Williams College and 34 affiliated institutions. Based in New York City at the Penn Club, it offers members access to dining, fitness, accommodations, event spaces, and reciprocal clubs worldwide. The organization fosters alumni camaraderie and professional networking through events and special interest groups.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Reciprocal Clubs Program
Access to over 150 private clubs worldwide for members, enabling dining, lodging, and networking outside New York
Special Interest Groups
Member-led groups including Women in Business, Bulls & Bears Investment Club, Volunteer Service Society, Adaptive Sports and Veterans Club, Technology Club, and Crypto Club that host events and networking opportunities
Student Membership Program
Discounted membership for full-time undergraduates (21+) and a summer-only gym membership for students under 21
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 2 activities
    • Operating a private membership club with cultural, social, and educational programming
      Provides cultural, social, networking, and educational programs for members, including events in art, business, culture, sports, finance, and history, as well as regular social events such as trivia nights, happy hours, wine tastings, and gourmet dinners designed to facilitate engagement across age groups.
    • Providing personalized member services
      Offers personalized services including pre-arrival check-in calls and individualized greetings during visits to enhance member experience.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administering membership programs with tiered access
      Offers full membership to alumni, spouses and life partners ($450/year, waived initiation fees), immediate family members, full-time undergraduates ($300/year), graduate students (waived initiation fees), and faculty/staff from Williams College and 34 affiliate institutions at reduced rates.
  • Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
    • Facilitating reciprocal club access
      Provides members access to a network of over 150 domestic and overseas reciprocal clubs, including locations in London, Honolulu, and Providence, RI, allowing dining and overnight stays that can offset annual membership fees.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Hosting fundraising and partnership events
      Held a fundraiser for Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in partnership with the NFL and Pro Football Hall of Fame, leveraging club facilities and member engagement for external causes.
  • Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
    • Offering overnight accommodations and guest rooms
      Operates 39 overnight rooms with same-day laundry and room service, providing high-quality guest accommodations for members, family, friends, and colleagues, with repeat stays booked for holidays following positive experiences.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Operating business and meeting spaces for members
      Provides a complimentary business center open daily from 7am to 11pm and rents event and meeting spaces for groups ranging from 8 to over 100 people, used for private events and programming.
  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
    • Organizing community service and outreach initiatives
      Organizes member participation in service-oriented activities to improve the New York City community and hosted events supporting adaptive sports, including discussion panels with elite Paralympians and preparation for the Department of Defense’s Warrior Games in San Antonio.
  • Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
    • Providing dining, lounge, and hospitality facilities for members
      Operates a dining room with seating for up to 210 guests, a bar and grill open daily, and the Grill Room where members are hosted for lunch at least twice per week; also operates a 24-hour members' lounge with library and bar facilities on the first floor.
  • Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
    • Providing fitness and wellness facilities
      Offers a fully equipped, free gym for members including cardio and weight equipment, personal training, massage services, lockers, and laundry; also offers a summer-only fitness membership for students under 21 at $150 plus tax.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Supporting alumni engagement and institutional mission
      Supports the mission of Williams College through programming and by fostering alumni camaraderie, including events that engage young alumni and expand professional networks, resulting in new memberships and future programming plans.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosting tours for prospective members
      Offers real-time virtual tours via Zoom during weekday business hours and in-person tours during summer on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 PM, lasting approximately 20 minutes, to engage prospective members.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$42K100%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$10K
4 years on record · 2019–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • AARON FINDER — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES MITCHELL — VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
  • CHARLOTTE NEUVILLE — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD VON BARGES JR — DIRECTOR
  • TALYOR SMITH — SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS MORGAN — PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM BECKETT — TREASURER & DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Achilles International Partner — Partnership to promote adaptive sports for elite adaptive athletes and their support networks.
  • Department of Defense Government — Assisted in the initial preparation for the DoD’s Warrior Games.
  • Google Maps Partner — Used to determine geographic eligibility for membership based on distance from the Club
  • Mapquest Partner — Used to determine geographic eligibility for membership based on distance from the Club
  • NFL Partner — Partnered with the NFL on a fundraiser for the Invictus Games.
  • Paralympics Partner — Engages with the Paralympics to promote elite adaptive sports competition.
  • Penn Club Partner — Collaborates to allow mutual event attendance for members of both clubs.
  • Penn Club Partner — Hosts the Williams Club as a "club-in-residence," providing shared access to facilities and services.
  • Penn Club Partner — Provides shared access to the Business Center located on the 11th floor.
  • Penn Club Partner — Reciprocal arrangement allowing Williams Club members access to facilities and overnight stays.
  • Penn Club of New York Partner — Hosts The Williams Club's membership program and related activities since March 2022.
  • Penn Club of New York Partner — In residence at The Penn Club of New York, sharing facilities and location.
  • Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Partner — Collaborated on a fundraiser to support the Invictus Games.
  • Princeton Club of New York Partner — Hosted The Williams Club's membership program and related activities from June 1, 2010 until March 2022.
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame Partner — Co-hosted a fundraiser for the Invictus Games with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Reciprocal Clubs Network — Participates in a reciprocal club network that allows members access to partner clubs' services and facilities.
  • Williams College Network — Primary alumni institution for membership eligibility.
  • Yale Club Partner — Grants Williams Club members access to squash facilities.
  • Zoom Partner — Platform used to conduct virtual tours
  • affiliate colleges and universities Network — Full-time undergraduates from these institutions are eligible for membership at reduced rates.
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.

  • Alumni-Centered Private Club Model
    methodology: alumni_centered_private_club
    By offering a traditional private club experience centered on alumni identity, we foster long-term engagement and community loyalty because shared institutional affiliation and nostalgia strengthen emotional ties and sustained membership participation.
  • Community Building Through Shared Interests and Affiliations
    methodology: community_building_through_affiliations
    By structuring membership and programming around shared institutional ties and special interests, we increase engagement because belonging to a selective, identity-based community fosters connection and sustained participation.
  • Intergenerational and Professional Community Building
    methodology: intergenerational_community_building
    By creating shared spaces and programming for alumni across generations and career stages, we produce stronger social and professional networks because intergenerational interaction fosters mentorship, trust, and collaborative problem-solving.