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
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Track & Field Competition Support 2 activities
- Advocate for the development of national and international sports organizationsPlayed 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 trainingHosts 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.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administer Hall of Fame and recognize athletic excellenceEstablished 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.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operate dining and event venues for membersProvides 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.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operate urban and country athletic club facilitiesOperates 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.
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Provide reciprocal club access for membersOffers members reciprocal privileges at over 70 domestic and 50 international clubs, providing access to overnight accommodations, fitness facilities, and dining options worldwide.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advance amateur sports through innovation and standardizationIntroduced 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 activitiesProvides services and activities for children under 13, with safeguards related to the collection and use of personal information.
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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
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| 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 Structuremethodology: structured_amateur_sports_developmentBy 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 Modelmethodology: integrated_athletic_and_social_programmingBy 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.