named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Recreational and Social Facilities
Operates golf, dining, and social event facilities for members in Oswego, NY
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 2 activities
- Operate pro shop and retail servicesRuns a pro shop offering a diverse selection of merchandise, excellent service, and gift certificates redeemable for merchandise, golf lessons, or cart rentals for members and guests.
- Provide golf instruction programsOffers one-on-one coaching, group lessons for up to five participants, and family-oriented coaching programs that support skill development for both adults and children; employs experienced golf professionals, including those pursuing PGA of America's Professional Golf Management program.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage membership and guest servicesOffers multiple Half Year Member categories to expand the club community and provides a membership assistance request form for prospective members to inquire about joining; supports member engagement through services like league result distribution via email.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operate dining and event facilitiesRuns Century Tavern seven days a week from 11 AM until closing and the 1897 Dining Room on Sundays and Mondays from 11 AM to 3 PM; hosts business events, family parties, and weddings in the 1897 Dining Room.
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Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
- Operate private golf course and club facilitiesManages an 18-hole golf course originally designed in 1899 and subsequently redesigned in phases, including the Front Nine by A.W. Tillinghast in 1915 and the Back Nine by Geoffrey Cornish in 1978; maintains course standards under ongoing supervision of resident superintendents.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Provides recreation and social benefits to membersOffers recreational and social activities for members at the country club.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.28M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.25M97%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$1.36M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$449K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.49M
Cash$251K
Investments$0
Liabilities$989K
Net assets$497K
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 14
- BEN FRARY — Vice President
- CHELSEA GIOVO — BOARD MEMBER
- FR JOHN CANORRO — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG LAVERY — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER BOALT — Secretary
- KEVIN DORSEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARILYN MAGNER — Treasurer
- MARK BRUNSCHWEIGER — BOARD MEMBER
- MATT SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL KUNZWILER — BOARD MEMBER
- PETE CULLINAN — President
- RICHARD GODDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM CHRIST — Vice President
- ZACH FARDEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- A.W. Tillinghast Partner — Golf course architect who redesigned and expanded the original course into the Front Nine in 1915.
- Cazenovia CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Cazenovia GC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Clifton Springs CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Cortland CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Drumlins East Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Elmira CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Geneva CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Geoffrey Cornish Partner — Golf course architect who developed the Back Nine in 1978.
- Harold Westcott Partner — Hired to design the golf course layout at the Murray property in 1899.
- Lakeshore Yacht & CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Matthew Bednarski Partner — Current superintendent continuing to enhance and uphold course standards since 2021.
- Membership Committee Partner — Internal committee responsible for managing membership inquiries and applications.
- Mendon GC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Owasco CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- PGA of America Government — Professional association with which staff have direct work experience and through which they pursue certification.
- Penfield CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Scott Peters Partner — Former superintendent who led course development through 2021.
- Stafford CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
- Tammy Murphy Partner — Contact person for inquiries about events, parties, and banquets at the 1897 Dining Room.
- Tuscarora CC Partner — Reciprocal golf club access arrangement
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.
- Caddy-to-Player Development Pipelinemethodology: caddy_to_player_pipelineBy providing local youth with structured caddying opportunities that include employment and golf training, the club cultivates skilled amateur and professional golfers, because early hands-on involvement in the game builds technical proficiency, work ethic, and deep connection to the sport.
- Community-Centered Membership Modelmethodology: community_centered_membershipBy positioning the club as a multifaceted social and recreational community focused on family and belonging—not just golf—the club increases member engagement and retention, because a broader sense of community fosters deeper emotional investment and sustained participation.
- Family-Engaged Skill Developmentmethodology: family-engaged_skill_developmentBy involving parents in coaching alongside their children, the club improves both player skill development and parental understanding of youth development needs, because shared learning experiences strengthen support systems and long-term engagement with the sport.