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THE SCHROON LAKE FISH AND GAME CLUB
SCHROON LAKE, NY · EIN 237065148 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · schroonlakefishandgame.com
revenue
$41K
expenses
$40K
net assets
$92K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN HUNTING AND FISHING AND THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF WILD LIFE AND GAME, TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN SHOOTING AND OTHER LAWFUL SPORTS, TO AID IN THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF BIRDS, FISH AND GAME AND TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND ATHLETIC RECREATION FOR THE MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club is a membership-based organization in New York dedicated to promoting hunting, fishing, and outdoor sports while supporting conservation efforts. It offers recreational events, educational courses, and community programs for members and the public. Founded in 1927, the club provides social and athletic activities centered on wildlife preservation and outdoor engagement.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Ice Fishing Derby
A public fishing event held the first weekend of March, open to all, targeting Lake Trout, Perch, Pickerel, Salmon, and Northern Pike, with registration fees supporting club activities.
Annual Lobster Bake
Community dinner event held in September featuring lobster and chicken, with advance ticket purchases required.
Hunting and Safety Courses
Educational programs offered to members and the public, including pistol safety courses and hunting education.
Kids Fishing Derby
Annual event introducing children ages 10–15 to ice fishing through a partnership with Schroon Lake Central School.
Mark Heinzelman Poker Run
Annual snowmobile poker run held on Presidents Day weekend, raising funds for a family affected by cancer.
Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to two boys and two girls to attend Camp Colby and awards a scholarship to a Schroon Lake Central School graduate pursuing conservation studies.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Outdoor & Conservation Education Scholarships 2 activities
    • Provision of conservation-related scholarships
      Provides an annual scholarship to a graduating student from Schroon Lake Central School who is pursuing a career in conservation or a related field.
    • Sponsorship of youth conservation education at Camp Colby
      Sponsors four children annually to attend Camp Colby to learn about nature and conservation.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Community fundraising for families affected by cancer
      Directs all proceeds from the Annual Mark Heinzelman Poker Run to support a family affected by cancer.
  • Youth Ice Hockey Development 1 activity
    • Facilitation of youth outdoor recreation and education programs
      Conducts ice fishing classes in partnership with Schroon Lake Central School for youth ages 10–15 and provides access to its field for school and little league use during the spring season.
  • Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 1 activity
    • Support for wildlife and outdoor sports conservation
      Promotes interest in hunting, fishing, shooting, and other lawful outdoor sports, and supports wildlife and game conservation as part of its core mission.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$8K19%
Program service revenue$20K50%
Investment income$170%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$40K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$92K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DAVE INSULL — DIRECTOR
  • DON SAGE — DIRECTOR
  • VINCENT HALEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Schroon Lake Central School Partner — Partnership to provide ice fishing classes for students and access to club field for school and little league use.
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.

  • Community Philanthropy Model
    methodology: community_philanthropy
    By directing resources toward youth and local community programs, we strengthen community ties and promote long-term civic engagement, because localized giving fosters mutual responsibility and sustained participation.
  • Recreation-Based Conservation Engagement
    methodology: recreation-based conservation engagement
    By promoting lawful outdoor sports such as hunting, fishing, and shooting, we advance wildlife conservation and community stewardship, because participatory recreation fosters personal investment in conservation outcomes.