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THE SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB

SCARBOROUGH, NY · EIN 131731915 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · sleepyhollowcc.org
revenue
$25.5M
expenses
$23.5M
net assets
$28.6M
employees
268
volunteers
15
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE CLUBHOUSE, GOLF COURSE, & OTHER SPORTS FACILITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES & GUESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private country club located in Scarborough, New York, offering golf, tennis, swimming, equestrian, and other recreational facilities to its members and their families. The club features a historic clubhouse originally built as a Vanderbilt mansion, a championship 27-hole golf course designed by Charles Blair Macdonald and A.W. Tillinghast, and extensive amenities including stables, squash and paddle courts, and event spaces. Founded in 1911, it hosts private events and has a seasonal swim team for members' children.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Golf Program
27-hole championship golf course with learning center, practice areas, and professional instruction; hosts tournaments and member play
Platform Tennis Program
Four platform tennis courts with professional instruction, leagues, and interclub play for all ages
Riding Program
Equestrian program with stables, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, and trail access operated in partnership with Sage Hill Farm
Sleepy Hollow Swim Team
Summer swim team for members' children featuring racing, diving, and competition against other clubs
Special Events & Catering
Hosts weddings, corporate outings, holiday parties, and business meetings in historic clubhouse and tented terrace
Squash Program
Three international singles and one doubles squash court with professional instruction, clinics, and tournaments
Tennis Program
10 Har-Tru tennis courts with professional instruction, clinics, leagues, and interclub tournaments for adults and children
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 3 activities
    • Operation and programming of paddle (platform tennis) facilities
      Operates four paddle courts with a fully equipped paddle hut and offers lessons, clinics, leagues, and interclub tournaments open to men, women, and children of all ages.
    • Operation and programming of squash facilities
      Operates four squash courts (three international singles, one North American doubles) and offers private lessons, clinics, camps, tournaments, and drop-in play sessions for adults and children of all ability levels.
    • Operation and programming of tennis facilities
      Operates ten Har-Tru tennis courts and provides tennis lessons, clinics, leagues, and interclub tournaments for members of all ages and skill levels.
  • Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
    • Hosting of major golf tournaments
      Hosted the Senior PGA Tour’s Commemorative Tournament (also known as The Commemorative Event) annually from 1986 to 1993 and hosted the 102nd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship in 2002 on its championship course.
  • Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
    • Operation of equestrian and riding programs
      Operates a riding program in partnership with Sage Hill Farm, including a historic two-level stable, two outdoor riding rings, and one indoor riding arena.
  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
    • Operation of fitness and recreational facilities
      Operates a fitness center and provides shooting facilities for skeet and trap events as part of its member recreational offerings.
  • Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
    • Operation of golf course and clubhouse facilities
      Operates a championship 27-hole golf course, clubhouse, and associated facilities for members, their families, and guests. The course was originally designed by Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor, expanded under A.W. Tillinghast, and later restored to its original design character by Gil Hanse and George Bahto.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Operation of swimming and aquatics programs
      Operates a 25-yard indoor pool with three lap lanes and a diving board, and runs a summer swim team program for members' children that includes racing and diving instruction and intersquad competition with other clubs.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Provision of event hosting services
      Hosts weddings, family gatherings, holiday parties, and business meetings in the Club House (up to 240 guests) and West Terrace Tent (up to 400 guests seasonally), with minimum guest requirements for Saturday evening events during peak season.
  • Country Club Golf Instruction and Facilities 1 activity
    • Provision of golf instruction and practice facilities
      Offers a 1,700-square-foot temperature-controlled indoor/outdoor golf learning center for member use, supporting year-round instruction and training.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25.55M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$13.78M54%
Investment income$254K1%
Other revenue$11.51M
expenses
Total expenses$23.46M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$12.20M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$44.98M
Cash$2.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$16.40M
Net assets$28.58M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PAUL BROCK GENERAL MANAGER/ COO 55 $618K
JONATHAN HEYWOOD GROUND SUPERINTENDENT 55 $350K
DANIEL WHELAN CONTROLLER 50 $302K
AJ SIKULA HEAD GOLF PRO 55 $276K
CARLO BIGI EXECUTIVE CHEF 55 $249K
SEAN MCKEE MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR 55 $169K
DANE MURTAUGH ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 55 $166K
board members · 15
  • ANDREW HITE — GOVERNOR
  • ASHLEY BOHLEN — GOVERNOR
  • CATELYN LETIZIA — GOVERNOR
  • CHRISTOPHER RICCIARDI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DAMIAN DIDDEN — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
  • DAVID CHIANG — TREASURER
  • ERIC MAYVILLE — GOVERNOR
  • F MICHAEL MANFRED — GOVERNOR
  • GREGG HAYDEN — PRESIDENT
  • JAMES GLASCOTT — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • MARGARET WALKER — SECRETARY
  • RICK SUAREZ — GOVERNOR
  • THOMAS AUTH — GOVERNOR
  • THOMAS WRIGHT — GOVERNOR
  • TIMOTHY REISH — GOVERNOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • A.W. Tillinghast Partner — Golf course architect who expanded the course to 27 holes in the 1920s.
  • Angela Reeve Partner — Pool Manager responsible for hiring seasonal lifeguards.
  • Charles Blair Macdonald Partner — Golf course architect who designed the initial 9 holes of the golf course.
  • Frank Vanderlip Partner — Co-purchaser of the mansion that became the Sleepy Hollow Country Club in 1910.
  • Gus Treyz Partner — Head tennis professional providing lessons and clinics at the club.
  • Jorge Becerra Partner — Contact for seasonal or full-time housekeeping employment inquiries.
  • McKim, Mead, & White Partner — Architectural firm engaged to design the original manor house.
  • Sage Hill Farm Partner — Manages the stables and riding program at Sleepy Hollow Country Club.
  • Sandra Dziak Partner — Contact for seasonal or full-time housekeeping employment inquiries.
  • Seth Raynor Partner — Engineer who collaborated on the design and construction of the initial golf course.
  • William Rockefeller Partner — Co-purchaser of the mansion that became the Sleepy Hollow Country Club in 1910.
  • other clubs Partner — Competes against other clubs during the summer swim season.
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.

  • Inclusive Participation Through Tiered Instruction
    methodology: inclusive_sports_participation
    By offering sport instruction tailored to all ages and skill levels across tennis, squash, and paddle programs, the club promotes inclusive participation because accessible, leveled programming lowers barriers to entry and supports ongoing skill development for diverse members.
  • Prestige-Driven Facility Development
    methodology: prestige-oriented_course_development
    By engaging renowned golf course architects and preserving historical design integrity during renovations, the club maintains national and regional rankings because high-caliber, historically authentic course design enhances reputation and competitive standing among peer institutions.