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MONROE GOLF CLUB INC

PITTSFORD, NY · EIN 160557750 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · monroegolfclub.com
revenue
$8.4M
expenses
$8.2M
net assets
$6.9M
employees
274
volunteers
11
mission · from form 990

MONROE GOLF CLUB, INC. EXISTS TO PROMOTE GOLF, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE OPERATING IN A PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIALLY PRUDENT AND ETHICAL MANNER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private country club in Pittsford, NY, founded in 1923, centered around an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course consistently ranked among the top classic courses in the U.S. The club offers members a full range of recreational amenities including tennis, paddle, pickleball, aquatics, fitness, and dining, with event hosting for weddings and social gatherings. It emphasizes family-friendly programming and a traditional, professionally managed club experience.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Aquatics Program
Includes a competition-size pool with diving board and water slide, swim lessons, water aerobics, and youth swim and diving teams.
Fitness Center
Offers a fully equipped fitness facility with cardio and strength-training equipment, free weights, and appointed locker rooms.
Golf Program
Offers full access to an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed course and a 4-hole par-3 short course, with instruction, leagues, and events for all ages and skill levels.
Golf Simulators
Offers two indoor, year-round golf simulators for member use.
Paddle Tennis
Features two heated paddle tennis courts with instruction, clinics, socials, and a heated Paddle Hut with amenities.
Pickleball
Provides access to six pickleball courts with group and private instruction, drop-ins, and social clinics.
Tennis Program
Provides access to 3 Har-Tru clay and 2 hard courts, lessons, adult and junior programs, leagues, and interclub events.
Weddings & Private Events
Hosts weddings and social events with full-service catering by Executive Chef Frank Mirabile and event coordination by staff such as Jenna and Betsy.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Host private events and receptions
      Plans and executes full-service wedding events and other private functions, including meal and beverage service for up to 200 guests, professional wait staff, event coordination, and flexibility in rescheduling or relocating events (including outdoor transitions) to meet member needs.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Operate aquatic and fitness facilities
      Provides a competition-size swimming pool with diving board, water slide, and shallow area for children, and offers swim lessons, water aerobics, and youth interclub swim and diving teams. Maintains a fitness center equipped with treadmills, rowing machines, ellipticals, weight machines, stair climbers, and free weights for member use.
  • Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
    • Operate private golf course and short course
      Operates a full 18-hole golf course recognized as a Top 100 Classic by Golf Week Magazine and one of the top courses in New York by Golf Magazine. Also operates a 4-hole, par-3 short course designed by Gil Hanse in 2008, available to Golf, Social, and Junior members.
  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
    • Operate tennis, paddle tennis, and pickleball facilities
      Operates 3 Har-Tru clay tennis courts and 2 hard tennis courts, employs tennis professionals including a Head Racquets Professional, and offers adult and youth programs such as lessons, leagues, tournaments, and social events. Provides access to 2 heated paddle tennis courts with instruction and clinics, and maintains 6 pickleball courts for member use.
  • Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 1 activity
    • Provide golf instruction and programming
      Offers professional golf programming for members of all ages and skill levels through dedicated staff, including year-round access via two indoor golf simulators.
  • Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
    • Provide guest services and amenities
      Offers staff-assisted bag drop service at the main entrance and provides guest locker room facilities with attendants available to assist guests during visits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.41M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.95M71%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2.47M
expenses
Total expenses$8.19M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$5.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.59M
Cash$1.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.70M
Net assets$6.89M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SCOTT ELLENDER GENERAL MANAGER/COO 40 $404K
FRANK MIRABILE CHEF 40 $256K
PAMELA WERNER-BUCKLAEW DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/HR 40 $197K
MATT DELLY GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT 40 $176K
board members · 11
  • GREG GRIBBEN — SECRETARY
  • JARED HAIMS — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
  • JASON DELPOZZO — GOVERNOR
  • JENNIFER PERKINS — GOVERNOR
  • MARIO URSO — TREASURER
  • MIKE ROSETTI — GOVERNOR
  • PETER DEGNAN — GOVERNOR
  • RICK HAGER — PRESIDENT
  • RJ DELMONTE — GOVERNOR
  • STEVE EPPING — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
  • TED ECKERMAN — GOVERNOR
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Betsy Partner — Event coordinator who provided flexible, responsive support through extended planning and rescheduling of a wedding reception.
  • Chef Frank Partner — Culinary lead who designed and presented entrée selections and oversaw preparation of large-scale meal service for events.
  • Donald Ross Partner — Golf course architect commissioned to design and construct the course.
  • Gil Hanse Partner — Golf course architect who designed the Short Course at Monroe Golf Club in 2008.
  • Jenna Partner — Event coordinator who managed multiple phases of wedding planning and execution for members.
  • Johnny Walker Partner — Scottish professional golfer who served as the club's first head professional.
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.

  • Family-Centered Private Club Model
    methodology: family-centered-private-club
    By offering a private club environment with family-friendly programming, the organization fosters multi-generational engagement and long-term member commitment, because shared experiences across ages strengthen social ties and loyalty to the club.
  • Historic Course Preservation as Identity and Distinction
    methodology: historic-course-preservation
    By preserving a classic Donald Ross golf course design, the organization enhances its reputation and member pride, because historical integrity and recognition by top-ranking publications reinforce exclusivity, authenticity, and long-term value.
  • Youth and Beginner Engagement through Short-Course Programming
    methodology: junior-and-beginner-engagement-through-short-course
    By using a dedicated short course to introduce beginners and children to golf, the organization increases accessibility and skill development, because lower-pressure, skill-appropriate environments reduce barriers to entry and build confidence in new players.