irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $50KPROVIDING GOLFING FACILITIES TO RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF MALONE
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Golfing Facilities Access
Provides public access to golf facilities for residents of the Town of Malone and the general public
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Private Golf Course Operations 3 activities
- Maintain and rate golf course qualityThe East and West Courses are rated four and a half stars by Golf Digest and have received the "Good Service" seal; the courses feature a par 71 layout with rolling tree-lined fairways, strategically placed sand bunkers, and distinct difficulty zoning—front nine as par 35 (lower difficulty) and back nine with narrow fairways and natural hazards.
- Offer Stay & Play golf packages with accommodations and unlimited golfProvides Stay & Play packages that include accommodations, multiple days of unlimited golf on championship courses, guaranteed tee times more than 7 days in advance, cart use (first round included, second round $20 rental per person), club storage, bag tags, and preferred rates; also offers unlimited golf access to guests staying at nearby AirBnBs within 5 miles.
- Operate 36-hole golf facility with East and West championship coursesOperates two 18-hole championship golf courses (East and West), totaling 36 holes, originally incorporating design elements from Donald Ross and Willard G. Wilkinson, with the Front Nine of the East Course recognized in 1991 by Golf Week Magazine as the “Best Pure Classic Nine” in the world; redesigned into a 36-hole layout in 1987 by Robert Trent Jones.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 2 activities
- Offer golf memberships with tiered access and benefitsProvides multiple membership options including a $10/month social membership (includes one optional round per month for $50 and 10% off food), a $25/month twilight membership (includes driving range access, 10% off food, and post-3:00 PM course access at discounted green fees), and other tailored individual or family memberships.
- Operate golf facility for local residentsProvides golfing facilities to residents of the Town of Malone.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Host events and private functions at clubhouseHosts meetings, seminars, holiday parties, banquets, weddings, and dinner functions in a banquet room of 2,400 square feet that accommodates up to 200 guests, with a side dining room available for smaller groups of up to 35 people.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Operate clubhouse restaurant with public and event diningOperates a restaurant within the Clubhouse featuring three distinct dining rooms: a main dining room seating up to 85, a side dining room for up to 35, and a banquet room for up to 200; offers daily menu items including salads, soups, sandwiches, and dinner entrees, with views of the golf course and Adirondack foothills.
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Provide guest, junior, and reciprocal golf accessOffers guest rates for 9- and 18-hole rounds when accompanied by a member; provides free or reduced-rate access for junior golfers under specific conditions; offers discounted replay rates for same-day rounds based on availability; and provides reciprocal golf access at set rates for members of participating clubs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide promotional incentives for golf playOffers a 50% off greens fees coupon for a future round, redeemable within the same calendar year and not combinable with other offers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.56M
Contributions & grants$3K0%
Program service revenue$1.56M100%
Investment income$980%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.75M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$903K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.20M
Cash$41K
Investments$100
Liabilities$835K
Net assets$2.36M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BEN HONAHAN — DIRECTOR
- BETH MOSHER — DIRECTOR
- DARREN CHILDS — DIRECTOR
- GRAHAM NILES — DIRECTOR
- HAROLD PERRY — DIRECTOR
- MARK YANDO — SECRETARY
- TOM PAGE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- AirBnB’s at Titus Mountain Partner — Partner accommodation provider offering lodging discounts to Malone Golf Club guests.
- Donald Ross Partner — Original golf course designer whose elements were preserved in the redesign.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Partner — Collaborates on golf packages that include accommodations and access to Malone Golf Club.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Partner — Lodging partner offering package rates starting at $247 USD per person for Malone Golf Club guests.
- Michelle Caswell Partner — Primary contact for event bookings and coordination at Malone Golf Club
- Red Roof Plus+ & Suites Partner — Lodging partner offering package rates starting at $225 USD per person for Malone Golf Club guests.
- Robert Trent Jones Partner — Golf architect who redesigned the course in 1987.
- Titus Mountain Partner — Lodging partner offering preferred rates for Malone Golf Club Stay & Play packages.
- Willard G Wilkinson Partner — Original golf course designer whose elements were preserved in the redesign.
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.
- Bundled Golf and Lodging Packages to Increase Accessibility and Drive Playmethodology: stay-and-play_bundlingBy combining golf access with lodging through discounted packages and partnerships with hotels and Airbnb properties, the club lowers barriers to extended visits and promotes increased rounds played, effectively expanding market reach beyond local players.
- Championship-Inspired Course Design to Enhance Golf Challenge and Attract Playersmethodology: championship-course-designBy preserving and integrating historic championship-level design elements—such as tree-lined fairways, elevation changes, water hazards, and perimeter bunkers—with modern enhancements, the club creates a strategically challenging golf experience that tests player precision and decision-making, thereby attracting serious golfers and events.
- Public-Facing Dining as a Driver of Venue Traffic and Revenuemethodology: public-access diningBy operating as a publicly accessible, premier casual dining destination, the club attracts non-golfing customers, increasing foot traffic and ancillary revenue that supports facility sustainability.
- Tiered and Structured Access Models to Broaden Affordability and Usagemethodology: tiered-access_membershipBy offering limited membership categories on a 12-month payment plan and requiring structured access conditions (e.g., cart rental, good standing), the club increases financial accessibility while maintaining revenue stability and course utilization.