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SARANAC LAKE FISH AND GAME CLUB INC

SARANAC LAKE, NY · EIN 320464232 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · saranaclakefishandgameclub.com
revenue
$45K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$90K
employees
mission · from form 990

PRESERVATION OF FISH AND GAME THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF WILDLIFE SPORTMANSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP.

profile · synthesized from sources

Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club Inc is a nonprofit sportsman club established in 1905, based in Saranac Lake, New York. The organization promotes responsible firearm use, outdoor education, and conservation through managed shooting ranges, fishing events, and hunter safety training. It serves members and the local community with facilities for shooting sports, archery, and river access, while hosting annual events that support conservation and sportsmanship.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

10-Gun Raffle & Picnic
Annual fundraising event featuring a raffle of ten firearms, supporting club operations and conservation initiatives
Colby Classic Fishing Derby
Annual ice fishing competition on Lake Colby that celebrates local fishing traditions and encourages winter outdoor recreation
Firearms and Hunter Safety Training
Programs offering education in safe firearm handling and responsible hunting practices for members and the public
Kids Fishing Derby
Annual event introducing children to fishing on Lake Colby, promoting outdoor education and family engagement in conservation
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 2 activities
    • Operate indoor and outdoor shooting ranges
      Operates an indoor 50-foot shooting range for pistol and .22 rifle and an outdoor range with target placements at 100, 50, and 25 yards, accommodating rifles and pistols of any caliber.
    • Provide archery range facilities
      Provides an archery range with multiple target lanes for indoor and outdoor use across seasons.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host annual community and family events
      Hosts annual events including the Kids Fishing Derby, the Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby, and the Christmas Pie Sale to engage the community and support regional traditions.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Make clubhouse facilities available for rental
      Makes clubhouse facilities available for private rental by members and approved groups for meetings, events, and gatherings.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Organize fundraising events to support club operations
      Organizes the 10-Gun Raffle to support the club's mission and hosts the Colby Classic to celebrate regional fishing tradition, combining fundraising with community engagement.
  • Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 1 activity
    • Promote wildlife stewardship and sportmanship
      Promotes wildlife sportmanship and stewardship to preserve fish and game populations through educational and recreational programming.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Provide seasonal river access for recreational use
      Offers seasonal river access for approved recreational use by members.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$450%
Program service revenue
Investment income$8202%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$450
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$90K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +52.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • DAVID ALDRICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD MOSE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Franklin County Government — Club operates in Franklin County and promotes responsible firearm use within the region.
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.

  • Member-Driven Outdoor Education Model
    methodology: member-driven outdoor education
    By operating as a member-driven organization that promotes shooting sports and outdoor education, it cultivates responsible firearm use and conservation ethics, because peer-led participation increases engagement and accountability in safe and ethical practices.
  • Stewardship Through Sportsmanship
    methodology: stewardship-through-sportmanship
    By promoting responsible wildlife sportmanship and stewardship, the organization fosters sustainable preservation of fish and game resources, because ethical engagement with hunting and fishing cultivates long-term conservation behavior among participants.