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WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB

RYE, NY · EIN 131737009 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N50 · Recreation & Sports · Very Large (>$50M) · wccclub.org
revenue
$51.2M
expenses
$48.8M
net assets
$41.6M
employees
994
volunteers
15
mission · from form 990

NONPROFIT SOCIAL CLUB OPERATED FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND AMUSEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Westchester Country Club is a private, nonprofit social and recreation club in Rye, New York, serving members and their guests with premier golf, tennis, squash, paddle, and beach facilities. Established in 1922, the club features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a seasonal beach club on Long Island Sound, and extensive dining and event spaces. It hosts professional tournaments and offers year-round programs for adults and children.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Beach Club Day Camp
Summer day camp for members' children ages three and up, offering swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, and field trips; operates Monday–Friday for six weeks during the summer season
Golf Outings
Hosted golf tournaments and corporate outings for groups of 144+ players, featuring full-service packages including meals, scoring, cart services, and event coordination on championship courses
Junior Tennis Program
Year-round tennis instruction for youth, including clinics for beginners and advanced training for competitive players participating in USTA, high school, or collegiate play
Platform Tennis (Paddle)
Instruction, leagues, and tournaments in platform tennis, including junior development, adult teams in regional leagues, and hosting of national championships
Squash Program
Instruction and competitive play for all levels, including beginner lessons, round robins, and professional events at a facility with seven courts; hosts national junior and pro tournaments
Swim and Diving Team
Competitive swim team for members that participates in the Westchester County Swimming Conference and hosts regional championships at the Beach Club’s main pool
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 3 activities
    • Operate platform tennis facilities and programs
      Offers platform tennis programming including private and group instruction, clinics, league teams, tournaments, and a junior development program. Hosts professional events such as the Pro Flight Paddle Tour Finals and the 2020 American Platform Tennis Association Mixed National Championships.
    • Operate squash facilities and programs
      Operates a squash facility with six singles courts and one doubles court, offering free introductory lessons, round robins, competitive singles and doubles events, and hosting National Junior Ranking Tournaments and professional men's and women's events.
    • Operate tennis facilities and programs
      Manages a comprehensive tennis program across 15 Har-Tru outdoor courts, five grass courts, five indoor courts, and one hard surface court at the Beach Club. Offers year-round programming including lessons, clinics, team play, junior development (including summer clinics and advanced training), inter-club competition through MITL and HVL leagues, and annual Club Championships for adults and children.
  • Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
    • Host youth summer day camp and swimming competitions
      Runs a six-week summer day camp for children of members aged three and up, featuring structured activities such as art, story time, tennis, swimming, and field trips for older children. Also hosts the Westchester County Swimming Conference and Westchester County Swimming Association Championships annually at the Beach Club for the past sixteen years.
  • Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
    • Operate food and beverage services
      Operates five food and beverage facilities including the Main Bar, Beachside Grill, Snack Bar, Ice Cream Shoppe, and Gun Club fine dining restaurant to serve members and guests across club locations.
  • Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
    • Operate private golf courses and host professional tournaments
      Operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, including a 6,566-yard course from the blue tees with five par-3 holes, and has hosted major professional events such as the U.S. Women’s Amateur, 42 PGA Tour events, the Senior Players Championship (2011), the KPMG Women's PGA Championship (2015), and the 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur following course renovations by Tom Fazio. Recent upgrades include adding two new greens, bunker improvements, and extending the course by 500 yards.
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
    • Operate seasonal Beach Club with recreational and social programming
      Operates a Beach Club seasonally from early June through Labor Day, open seven days a week with Memorial Day as an informal opening. Facilities include dining options, a saltwater pool, a seven-acre lagoon, and hosts over 2,000 members and guests during Fourth of July weekend for socializing, dining, and fireworks. Annual themed events include a July Luau and August Clambake with live entertainment.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Provide event hosting and catering services for members and guests
      Hosts events for over 750 guests in outdoor spaces featuring a bandshell and terrazzo, offering full event planning support including customized menu planning, catering, floral arrangements, room décor, and guest accommodations coordination.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51.16M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$31.28M61%
Investment income$1.42M3%
Other revenue$18.46M
expenses
Total expenses$48.77M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$28.63M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$98.31M
Cash$25.54M
Investments$0
Liabilities$56.75M
Net assets$41.56M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK POSSIDENTO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 70 $672K
DAVE DUDONES DIRECTOR OF GOLF & GROUNDS 70 $536K
PETER JOYCE DIRECTOR OF CLUB OPERATION 70 $397K
EDWARD BYRNE CONTROLLER 60 $389K
CAREY FAVREAU EXECUTIVE CHEF 70 $389K
BENJAMIN HOFFHINE DIRECTOR OF GOLF 70 $362K
AIDAN HARRISON DIRECTOR OF SQUASH 60 $271K
MICHAEL CALGI DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING 60 $230K
PAUL SELVAGGIO GOLF INSTRUCTOR 60 $229K
board members · 16
  • ALAN KANDERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRADLEY LANGER — CHAIRMAN
  • JEFFREY SPANO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER HORNE — PRESIDENT
  • JEROME VALENTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN JULIAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK CHRISTIANA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK MCCOOEY — CO-VICE PRESIDENT
  • ORAN WALSH — SECRETARY
  • PATRICIA VALENTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK SCHWARZ — FORMER BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER OLSEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SCOTT MCKAY — TREASURER
  • SEAN CASEY EGAN — FORMER BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHEN HODULIK — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS STEINTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • American Platform Tennis Association Partner — Hosted the APATA Mixed National Championships at the club.
  • Caroline Hay Partner — Director of Sales & Catering responsible for coordinating golf outings.
  • HVL Partner — Participates in inter-club tennis competitions through the Hudson Valley League.
  • MITL Partner — Participates in inter-club tennis competitions through the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Tennis League.
  • Member Partner — Requires event hosts to be a Member or sponsored by a Member to host events at the club.
  • Metropolitan Interclub Paddle Tennis League Partner — Fields men's and women's teams in the MIPTL.
  • PGA Partner — Hosted PGA events including the Senior Players Championship and KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
  • Rye Paddle League Partner — Fields teams in the Rye Paddle League.
  • USGA Network — Member organization that joined the United States Golf Association on January 13, 1922.
  • Westchester County Swimming Association Partner — Hosts annual championship events for competitive swimming.
  • Westchester County Swimming Conference Partner — Hosts annual championship events for competitive swimming.
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.

  • Championship-Level Course Design as Competitive Preparation
    methodology: champion-golfer_test
    By designing golf courses with challenging conditions—such as hard, fast greens, tight fairways, and high rough—the club prepares elite players for major tournaments like the U.S. Open, because these conditions simulate the physical and mental demands of championship play.
  • Inclusive Participation Through Skill-Appropriate Programming
    methodology: inclusive_skill-level_programming
    By offering programming tailored to all skill levels in sports like squash and platform tennis, the club increases engagement and long-term participation, because accessible entry points reduce barriers for beginners and support development across abilities.
  • Luxury Integration of Lifestyle Services
    methodology: luxury-service-integration
    By integrating comprehensive lifestyle services—such as housekeeping, meal delivery, and vehicle maintenance—into a private club setting, the club enhances member retention and satisfaction, because seamless service elevates perceived exclusivity and convenience.