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WANAKAH COUNTRY CLUB INC
HAMBURG, NY · EIN 160678930 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · wanakahcc.com
revenue
$7.2M
expenses
$6.1M
net assets
$6.2M
employees
199
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private country club in Hamburg, NY, founded in 1899, offering golf, tennis, swimming, and social events for members and their families. The club features an 18-hole William Watson-designed golf course renovated in 2017, along with dining, event spaces, and recreational facilities. Membership is by invitation and includes full access to athletic and social amenities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Golf Program
18-hole golf course with member play, private lessons, and annual invitational tournaments including the Ganson Depew Memorial Tournament and Comstock Invitational
Private Events and Banquets
Hosts weddings, anniversaries, business meetings, and social gatherings in multiple event spaces with custom catering and full-service planning
Swim and Tennis Program
Recreational and competitive swim programs for youth, lap swimming, and organized tennis and pickleball leagues for juniors, adults, and families
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 2 activities
    • Host private golf outings
      Organizes private golf outings on Mondays when the club is closed to regular members.
    • Operate private golf, tennis, pool, and dining facilities for members
      Provides full access to golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, patio, restaurant, and dining services for members and their families, including children up to age 26. Offers limited golf access (up to 20 rounds per year) for members residing at least 75 miles away.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Conduct facility renovations and expansions
      Undertakes major capital improvements including full renovation of the golf course (completed Fall 2017), redesign of the golf course and clubhouse (completed 2020), and ongoing expansion plans such as building three new pickleball courts.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Host private events and social gatherings
      Offers event spaces for weddings, anniversaries, communions, showers, business meetings, and family gatherings. Facilities include the Main Dining Room (up to 300 guests), Sun Room (80 guests), Centennial Room (20 guests), Lake Erie Room (40 guests), and Founders Room (60 guests), with custom catering and seasonal patio access.
  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
    • Operate pickleball facilities and league
      Maintains pickleball courts and operates a weekly pickleball league from June through August. Plans to construct three new pickleball courts in the fall.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Provide youth swim programs and lessons
      Operates a competitive youth swim program with inter-club events and offers private and group swim lessons taught by certified lifeguards. Maintains full food and beverage service at the pool.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.15M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.70M80%
Investment income$36K1%
Other revenue$1.41M
expenses
Total expenses$6.06M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3.46M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.51M
Cash$1.58M
Investments$592K
Liabilities$2.29M
Net assets$6.21M
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +18.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL KARNATH GM 50 $262K
MARC ROSA GOLF PRO 50 $112K
JAMES ROBERTS EXECUTIVE CHEF 50 $112K
RICHARD GLADHILL GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT 50 $110K
CHRISTOPHER BROWN CONTROLLER 50 $102K
board members · 12
  • ANDREW PETTIT — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
  • DEBORAH DIMATTEO — DIRECTOR
  • DR SCOTT ZUCCALA — DIRECTOR
  • GERALD PULLANO — DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
  • KYLE MORGAN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BERCHOU — DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
  • NICHOLAS DEWITT — DIRECTOR
  • RYAN KIRKE — DIRECTOR
  • TERRANCE GREENE — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS HAYES — DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
  • THOMAS YOUNGMAN — DIRECTOR
  • TIMOTHY ZICCARDI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Ansley Wilcox Partner — Co-rechartered the club in 1913 and honored through the annual Ansley Wilcox Invitational Tournament.
  • CW Golf Architecture Partner — Partnered with CW Golf Architecture to complete a full renovation of the golf course.
  • Ganson Depew Partner — Honored through the annual Ganson Depew Memorial Tournament for his contributions to golf and youth development.
  • Marc W. Comstock Partner — Co-rechartered the club in 1913 and honored through the annual Comstock Invitational Tournament.
  • Wanakah members Partner — Members may sponsor non-member relatives, friends, or neighbors to host events at the club.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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