irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.51MBAR AND RESTAURANT
- #2 $118KOTHER ACTIVITIES
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bar and Restaurant
On-site dining and bar services for members and guests, contributing to club revenue and social experience
Golf Course Operations
18-hole golf course designed by A.W. Tillinghast, opened in 1923, maintained for member and guest play with ongoing restoration efforts
Reciprocal Club Access
Provides members access to 15+ reciprocal clubs across New York and Pennsylvania for golf and dining
Weddings and Social Events
Hosts private events including weddings, birthdays, and corporate gatherings in dedicated dining and ballroom spaces
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Hosting of private events and meetingsProvides event spaces for weddings, social gatherings, and corporate events, including a private dining room equipped with a projector and screen for business meetings. Custom menus are prepared for events upon request.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting of social and family eventsProvides an active social calendar including monthly cocktail parties, holiday events, summer events on the Lower Patio with culinary offerings, and family-oriented programming such as a Holiday Dinner with Santa and a Spooky Haunted Hay Ride. The Board of Governors sponsors seasonal meet-and-greet events for new members.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership management with family-oriented categoriesOffers family membership categories including Resident, Associate, House, and Non-Resident, each with defined eligibility and privilege structures to support multi-generational member engagement.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Operation of dining and bar servicesOperates a full-service restaurant and bar for members, serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and weekly specials, with outdoor patio dining available during summer months. The club also operates a bar and menu at the pool patio and a daily ice cream and snack bar during summer.
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Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
- Operation of golf course and related facilitiesOperates an 18-hole golf course designed by A.W. Tillinghast, featuring small, sloping greens and mounds that emphasize precision play, along with a driving range, chipping area, and practice greens. The club actively restores the course to its original design, including greens 2, 4, 6, 10, and 11, and maintains tree management to preserve natural views and bunkers.
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Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 1 activity
- Provision of golf-related member servicesOperates a full-service golf pro shop offering equipment and apparel for men, women, and children, and provides club storage, precision fitting, re-gripping, and pre-tee time preparation of clubs and towels. The Cart Barn supports these services with cleaning and storage facilities.
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Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
- Provision of swimming and pool servicesOperates a swimming pool with summer morning swimming lessons for members, a full-service pool bar and menu, and a daily ice cream and snack bar for members and their families.
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Reciprocal club access for membersProvides member access to reciprocal clubs in the region for golf and dining activities, enhancing member benefits beyond the local facility.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Member culinary programmingOffers occasional cooking classes for members interested in culinary activities, led by the club’s culinary team during summer events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.60M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.82M78%
Investment income$7350%
Other revenue$778K
expenses
Total expenses$3.54M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.44M
Cash$81K
Investments$22K
Liabilities$184K
Net assets$2.25M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- CLARK GIBLIN — GOLF CO-CHAIR
- CLIFF MILOWICKI — MEMBER. CHAIR
- DAVE MAIONE — GOLF CO-CHAIR
- DAVID ROGERS — Director
- DAVID STELLA — Treasurer
- EDWARD SANTELLI — Vice President
- GP MORGAN — GREENS CHAIR
- JEFF LAKE — Secretary
- JIM PENNEFEATHER — Director
- JIM WYATT — Director
- KEENAN DOWD — NON-VOTING MEM.
- RON FITZPATRICK — President
- SIOBHAN DAVEY — GOVERN. CHAIR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- A.W. Tillinghast Partner — Collaborated with Binghamton Country Club to design and oversee construction of its 18-hole course, with full authority over site selection and design.
- Bellevue Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Board of Governors Partner — Sponsors seasonal meet and greet events for new members.
- Cavalry Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Cobblestone Creek Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Corning Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- East Aurora Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Edison Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Elmira Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Frank Hannigan Partner — USGA official who researched and affirmed Binghamton Country Club’s status as a prominent Tillinghast course in his 1974 article “Golf’s Forgotten Genius – A.W. Tillinghast”.
- Orchard Park Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Penfield Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Ridgemont Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Scranton Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Skaneateles Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Stafford Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Teugega Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- Tuscarora Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
- USGA Government — Frank Hannigan, a USGA stalwart, recognized Binghamton Country Club as a Tillinghast-designed course in a 1974 Golf Journal article.
- USGA Government — Recognizes Binghamton Country Club as one of the first 25 golf clubs in the U.S. and confirms its status as a Tillinghast-designed course.
- Yahnundasis Country Club Partner — Reciprocal access arrangement for members
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.
- Historical Design Restoration for Strategic Playabilitymethodology: tillinghast-design-philosophyBy restoring the golf course to its original Tillinghast design—removing obstructive trees and reconstructing bunkers—we enhance both aesthetic authenticity and strategic playability, because Tillinghast’s philosophy emphasizes precision and accessibility through thoughtful course architecture.
- Personalized Service Model to Enhance Member Experiencemethodology: personalized-member-serviceBy anticipating and fulfilling individual member needs—such as preparing clubs and towels in advance or customizing dining options—we increase convenience and satisfaction, because personalized service strengthens emotional connection and perceived value.
- Social Integration Model to Strengthen Communitymethodology: social-engagementBy hosting onboarding events and regular social gatherings, we foster a cohesive and engaged club community, because structured integration and recurring interaction promote belonging and long-term retention.