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NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131096640 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Very Large (>$50M) · nyac.org
revenue
$70.9M
expenses
$68.7M
net assets
$79.2M
employees
648
volunteers
90
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE AMATEUR SPORTS, EXERCISE & ATHLETICS OF EVERY KIND & ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Athletic Club is a private membership organization based in New York City that promotes amateur sports, physical fitness, and athletic activities. It offers facilities and programs for members, including access to athletic amenities, events, and reciprocal club privileges. The organization serves its members through direct operations and maintains a focus on fitness, wellness, and community engagement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Guest Rooms
Offers short-term accommodations for members and their sponsored guests, with services tailored to guest preferences and stay requirements.
Membership Program
Offers individuals and families access to athletic, social, and recreational facilities and services, including fitness centers, pools, and event spaces.
Private Events
Provides event booking services for members and sponsored guests, including venue access and event planning support at club locations.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Track & Field Competition Support 2 activities
    • Advocate for the development of national and international sports organizations
      Played a foundational role in establishing key national sports governance bodies, including instigating the formation of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and hosting the founding of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, with NYAC leadership serving in top roles.
    • Host elite athletic competition and training
      Hosts athletes who compete internationally at elite levels on a weekly basis and supports their training and competition in sports including track and field, swimming, boxing, wrestling, judo, water polo, and rowing. NYAC athletes have won 321 Olympic and 11 Paralympic medals, including 30 Olympic and 6 Paralympic medals at the 2024 Paris Games.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Administer Hall of Fame and recognize athletic excellence
      Established and maintains a Hall of Fame to honor members who have made significant contributions to the Club's athletic excellence, with inductions such as nine athletes recognized on June 25, 2025.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Operate dining and event venues for members
      Provides diverse dining options from fine cuisine to casual fare and operates over 20 event spaces for private gatherings, including the reopening of The Solarium at the City House dining venue in July.
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
    • Operate urban and country athletic club facilities
      Operates a 24-story facility in Manhattan and a 33-acre country facility in Travers Island, providing members with athletic, dining, boating, tennis, and recreational amenities. The Manhattan location includes 182 guest rooms with views of Central Park and midtown Manhattan, offering access to fitness centers, restaurants, lounges, and event spaces.
  • Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
    • Provide reciprocal club access for members
      Offers members reciprocal privileges at over 70 domestic and 50 international clubs, providing access to overnight accommodations, fitness facilities, and dining options worldwide.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advance amateur sports through innovation and standardization
      Introduced foundational innovations in American athletics, including the first purpose-built athletic clubhouse in the USA, the first indoor track and field meet in North America, spiked shoes in official competition, sliding seats in rowing shells, national championships in multiple sports, and the introduction of fencing to the USA.
    • Support youth members with supervised activities
      Provides services and activities for children under 13, with safeguards related to the collection and use of personal information.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$70.87M
Contributions & grants$302K0%
Program service revenue$33.94M48%
Investment income$889K1%
Other revenue$35.75M
expenses
Total expenses$68.73M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$37.62M
Grants paid out$659K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$92.43M
Cash$21.35M
Investments$9.13M
Liabilities$13.19M
Net assets$79.24M
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROGER SIMON GENERAL MANAGER 40 $441K
EDWARD NAPOLITANO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMI 40 $372K
STEVELAND WHIGHAM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 40 $294K
JAMES O'BRIEN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION 40 $264K
DANIEL PEREZ FORMER ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 40 $255K
ANDREW HALPER DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE 40 $249K
SEAN DAVIDSON ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 40 $241K
CHRISTOPHER WELLENBRINK CONTROLLER 40 $224K
board members · 17
  • ANTHONY J LA SALA — GOVERNOR
  • BRUCE M DICICCO — GOVERNOR
  • COURTNEY H BENENSON — GOVERNOR
  • EDMUND Q SYLVESTER — GOVERNOR
  • EDWARD A SMITH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • EDWARD FOGARTY JR — GOVERNOR
  • JAMES D HERSCHLEIN — CAPTAIN
  • JAMES T TANG — GOVERNOR
  • JANE KELSEY — TREASURER
  • JOHN DUGGAN — PRESIDENT
  • JOSEPH H MANGAN — GOVERNOR
  • MARK S KIELY — GOVERNOR
  • MICHAEL T GREASON — SECRETARY
  • PHILIP E MOOR — GOVERNOR
  • RICHARD LINDQUIST — GOVERNOR
  • ROBERT PETIT — GOVERNOR
  • SHAWN C BASLER — GOVERNOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Amateur Athletic Union Partner — Co-founded by NYAC in alliance with other organizations.
  • Caledonian Club Partner — Competed against the NYAC in the first indoor track and field competition in the US in 1868.
  • Google Partner — Uses Google Analytics to track and report website traffic and usage.
  • London Athletic Club Partner — Competed against the NYAC in a track and field meeting at Manhattan Field in 1895.
  • Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games Partner — Hosts competitions in which NYAC athletes participate and win medals.
  • US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Government — Founded at the NYAC; NYAC leadership served in leadership roles.
  • reciprocal clubs Network — Provides reciprocal lodging access to members of a worldwide network of clubs.
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.

  • Amateur Athletic Development through Organized Structure
    methodology: structured_amateur_sports_development
    By establishing formal organization and standardized competition in amateur sports, the club advances athletic excellence and broad participation, because structured systems enable fair comparison, consistent training, and national growth of the sports ecosystem.
  • Integrated Athletic and Social Model
    methodology: integrated_athletic_and_social_programming
    By combining athletic programming with social, dining, and lodging experiences, the club increases member engagement and retention, because a holistic private club environment reinforces commitment to physical fitness and community belonging.