COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

PHILMONT ROD & GUN CLUB INC

PHILMONT, NY · EIN 141596902 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · philmontrodgunclub.com
revenue
$95K
expenses
$94K
net assets
$630K
employees
0
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE TRUE SPORTSMANSHIP AND TO OPERATE FOR ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ITS CAMPS, FIELDS AND STREAMS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY AND NEW YORK STATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Philmont Rod & Gun Club Inc. is a nonprofit membership organization based in Philmont, New York, dedicated to promoting sportsmanship, outdoor recreation, and conservation. It provides members access to land and facilities for shooting, hunting, fishing, and trapping, while supporting wildlife conservation and Second Amendment rights. The club serves residents of Columbia County and operates through member dues, volunteer participation, and community governance.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Conservation and Wildlife Protection
Initiatives supporting natural resource conservation and wildlife protection aligned with the club's mission and outdoor ethics.
Trap and Pheasant Hunting Programs
Specialty hunting programs requiring additional fees, offering members structured hunting opportunities on club lands.
Youth Education and Training
Programs focused on educating youth and others in outdoor skills, sportsmanship, and hunter safety through club-sponsored events and training.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 3 activities
    • Deliver youth outdoor education and engagement programs
      Provides structured youth programs including the Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Summer Archery Program, youth trap shooting (Taconic Hills Titans Trap Team), Scout activities, and hunting education. Also offers a free New York Safe Boating Course annually for youth and community members to obtain certification.
    • Facilitate member access to private hunting lands
      Manages relationships with local landowners to secure hunting access for members through courtesy cards and land-use agreements, providing expanded opportunities on private lands in Columbia County and surrounding areas.
    • Support outdoor sporting community through information and resources
      Provides downloadable hunting maps, curates external resources and partner organizations, and shares information on youth programs, conservation, and public land access to support members and the broader outdoor community.
  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 3 activities
    • Host organized shooting and archery events
      Hosts regular trap shooting events on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays year-round, including competitive trap leagues and practice sessions with mentorship. Also hosts monthly 3D archery shoots during spring through September on a 30-target course in simulated hunting scenarios, featuring a 50/50 Longshot game and food service for participants.
    • Maintain and improve club facilities and infrastructure
      Conducts ongoing facility upgrades such as rifle range backstop improvements and installation of benches and tables to support safe and accessible shooting activities.
    • Provide access to shooting, hunting, fishing, and archery facilities
      Operates and maintains over 900 acres of land with rifle and pistol ranges, trap shooting, sporting clays, 3D archery course, fishing pond, and hunting grounds for deer, turkey, and small game; provides members daily access to ranges and outdoor recreation facilities. The club has continuously operated since 1923 and serves a membership of over 200 individuals.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operate online merchandise store
      Runs an online store offering club merchandise to members and visitors.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$52K55%
Program service revenue$36K38%
Investment income$660%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$200
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$630K
Cash$154K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$630K
Liquid reserves19.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • ALEX KEYSER — MEMBER
  • BILL SILTA — MEMBER
  • CHARLES WINTERS — MEMBER
  • CHRIS RICE — MEMBER
  • DAVID ENSIGN — MEMBER
  • JEFF WATERHOUSE — MEMBER
  • MEIGAN WILLIAMS — MEMBER
  • NICON ZASORIN — MEMBER
  • TOM MESSINA — MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Bass Pro Shops Partner — Featured as a related link providing outdoor and sporting goods resources.
  • Bassmaster Partner — Linked as a resource for bass fishing enthusiasts and competitive fishing information.
  • BoatUS Partner — Collaborates to provide access to New York Safe Boating Course information and resources.
  • Buckhorn Archers @ Stockbridge Sportsman’s Club Partner — Partner club in the Hudson Valley Archery Association participating in joint archery events.
  • Buckhorn Archers at Stockbridge Sportsman’s Club Partner — Collaborates as part of the Hudson Valley Archery Association to promote and enhance 3D archery.
  • Butenhoff property Partner — Former landowner property previously included in the PRGC Hunting Program until sale in February 2026.
  • Cabela's Partner — Linked for its online catalog and ammunition offerings relevant to outdoor sportsmen.
  • Club Calendar Partner — Uses the Club Calendar as the official source for up-to-date scheduling of trap shooting and other club events.
  • Columbia County Government — Restricts regular membership eligibility to individuals with a residence in Columbia County or landowners who allow Club access to their property.
  • Glencadia Rod & Gun Partner — Partner club in the Hudson Valley Archery Association participating in joint archery events.
  • Glencadia Rod & Gun Club Partner — Collaborates as part of the Hudson Valley Archery Association to promote and enhance 3D archery.
  • Hudson Valley Archery Association Network — Member of the Hudson Valley Archery Association, a regional partnership promoting 3D archery.
  • Hudson Valley Archery Association Network — Member organization collaborating on 3D archery shoots.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Linked as a source for freshwater fishing and hunting regulations and resources.
  • New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Government — Linked as a source for boating and outdoor recreation information.
  • Sportsman’s Guide Partner — Linked as a supplier of outdoor and sporting goods relevant to hunting and fishing.
  • Taconic Hills High School Partner — Collaborates on a trap shooting team program.
  • Taconic Hills Titans Trap Team Partner — Sponsors the youth trap shooting team as part of youth outdoor education programming.
  • Tri-Village Bowhunters Partner — Collaborates as part of the Hudson Valley Archery Association to promote and enhance 3D archery.
  • Tri-Village Bowhunters Partner — Partner club in the Hudson Valley Archery Association participating in joint archery events.
  • Vos Hollow Farm/Sullivan Property Partner — Landowner providing temporary hunting access to PRGC members during hunting seasons.
  • local landowners Partner — Landowners who allow hunting access to club members through cooperative agreements.
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.

  • Intergenerational Outdoor Education for Tradition and Conservation
    methodology: intergenerational-outdoor-education
    By engaging families and youth in hunting, fishing, shooting, and archery within a structured, educational environment, the club builds lasting outdoor traditions and promotes conservation, because shared experience across generations fosters deeper respect for natural resources and responsible stewardship.
  • Member-Based Stewardship and Responsible Access Model
    methodology: stewardship-partnership model
    By tying member access to natural resources and recreational facilities to active participation, adherence to safety protocols, and respect for landowners, the club promotes conservation and sportsmanship, because personal responsibility and mutual respect create sustainable, community-led stewardship of outdoor spaces.
  • Safety-First Culture as Foundation for Sportsmanship and Inclusion
    methodology: safety-first-shooting-culture
    By embedding safety, responsible firearm use, and inclusive skill development into all activities, the club fosters a culture of sportsmanship and broad participation, because a safe and welcoming environment enables shooters of all levels to learn, compete, and grow within the traditions of outdoor sports.