irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $730KMEMBERSHIP, CENTENNIAL & SALON: FOR OVER 118 YEARS, THE CLUB'S MEMBERS, DRAWN FROM SENIOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LEADERS, HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH EXPERT GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDING ECONOMIC POLICYMAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. THE CENTENNIAL SOCIETY IS CONSIDERED THE FINANCIAL BACKBONE OF THE CLUB AND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR OUR MOST ACTIVE MEMBERS TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND TO PROMOTE THE CLUB AS THE PREMIER NONPOLITICAL PUBLIC FORUM FOR THOUGHT LEADERS TO EXPRESS DIVERSE VIEWS AND OPINIONS IN A FREE AND OPEN ENVIRONMENT. CENTENNIAL SOCIETY MEMBERS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL OFF-THE-RECORD SALON SERIES. SALON SERIES SPEAKERS IN 2024 INCLUDED MIKE MCCORD, GARRY KASPAROV, STU EIZENSTAT, AND AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR KEVIN RUDD.
- #2 $191KNEXT GENERATION: THE CLUB IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING TALENTED BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR CAREERS. THIS PIPELINE INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY EVENT TICKETS FOR STUDENTS, SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING FOR RISING EXECUTIVES WITH 7 TO 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE (ECNY FELLOWS), AND A TERMED MEMBERSHIP FOR MID-LEVEL EXECUTIVES UNDER THE AGE OF 45 (ASSOCIATE MEMBERS). IN 2024, NEARLY 2,000 STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 15 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WERE INVITED TO ATTENDED ECNY EVENTS. THERE WERE 87 FELLOWS IN THE NYC CLASS OF 2024 AND 8 ADDITIONAL FELLOWS IN THE NATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE MID-LEVEL EXECUTIVES UNDER THE AGE OF 45 WHO GAIN ACCESS TO THE CLUB'S NETWORKING RESOURCES AND UNPARALLELED EVENTS FOR A 5-YEAR TERM. IN 2024, THE CLUB HAD 136 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Membership, Centennial & Salon
Core program offering senior leaders access to expert speakers and off-the-record discussions; includes the Centennial Society as a key financial and engagement pillar
Next Generation
Leadership development pipeline including complimentary event access for students, ECNY Fellows program for rising executives, and termed Associate Membership for mid-level professionals under 45
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
- Host off-the-record salon series with thought leadersHosts private, off-the-record salon series featuring notable speakers such as former CIA Director David Petraeus, economist Jan Hatzius, Mike McCord, Garry Kasparov, Stu Eizenstat, and Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd to foster candid dialogue on global and economic issues.
- Host public forums with prominent leaders on economic and public policy issuesConvenes forums featuring high-profile speakers including U.S. presidents, Supreme Court justices, global leaders, and Fortune Global 500 executives to discuss social, economic, and political issues. Events are held regularly and have included figures such as President Trump, Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, and corporate leaders like Jamie Dimon and Ruth Porat.
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Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Operate a Fellows Program for emerging leadersRuns a year-long Fellows Program that recruits rising executives and emerging leaders for programming focused on economic, social, political, and public policy issues. The program includes executive-led discussions, professional development, networking opportunities, and participation in member events. In 2024, 87 NYC and 8 national fellows were supported, and the program includes an annual Innovation and Social Impact Challenge.
- Provide leadership development through Associate Members programOffers a five-year term associate membership for mid-level executives under age 45 to support professional growth through Club programming. The cohort included 136 members in 2024 and 103 in 2022.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Curate and manage membership for senior and non-resident leadersCurates full, associate, and non-resident membership categories for senior executives and leaders, including C-suite professionals outside the New York Metro Area. Non-resident members receive limited access to Club events.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Engage students from colleges and universities in Club eventsInvites students from more than 15 colleges and universities to attend Club events, with nearly 2,000 students participating in 2024 and nearly 2,200 in 2022.
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Facilitate reciprocal event access with other Economic ClubsEnables members to attend events hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and the Economic Club of Chicago through a reciprocity program, and shares upcoming events from these partner clubs with members.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintain archive of past events and recordsMaintains a historical archive of past events and speaker records, documenting over a century of forums featuring national and international leaders on major historical and economic topics.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce podcast series featuring expert insights on economics and global issuesProduces a podcast series called The Forum, hosted by Club Trustee and CNBC Anchor Becky Quick, featuring insights from speakers on topics including economics, monetary policy, artificial intelligence, and energy.
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Economic and Financial Research 1 activity
- Produce research on economic and public policy topicsProduces research on economic issues and topics relevant to business and public policy, contributing to informed dialogue among leaders and policymakers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.74M
Contributions & grants$2.20M47%
Program service revenue$2.19M46%
Investment income$344K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.95M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.20M
Cash$469K
Investments$12.08M
Liabilities$616K
Net assets$12.59M
Liquid reserves38.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA VAN ALLEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $826K |
| CELINE CLARKE | CHIEF OF STAFF | 25 | $237K |
| ELIZABETH SIMONE | CONTROLLER | 40 | $208K |
| GINA FEAZELLE | DIR. OF MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING | 40 | $188K |
| LAUREN BAER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EVENTS | 40 | $138K |
board members · 20
- ARVIND KRISHNA — VICE CHAIR
- CHARLES PHILLIPS — TRUSTEE
- DAMBISA MOYO — VICE CHAIR
- DAN SCHULMAN — VICE CHAIR
- DANIEL NEFF — TRUSTEE
- DEVEN PAREKH — TRUSTEE
- EDWARD COX — SECRETARY
- ERIKA JAMES — TRUSTEE
- JEFF SCHOENFELD — TRUSTEE
- JOHN C WILLIAMS — CHAIR EMERITUS
- JOHN HESS — TRUSTEE
- JOHN W ROGERS — TRUSTEE
- LEE AINSLIE III — TRUSTEE
- MARIE JOSEE KRAVIS — CHAIR EMERITUS
- N GREGORY MANKIW — TRUSTEE
- PETER GRAUER — TRUSTEE
- RACHEL MOORE — TREASURER
- RESHMA SAUJANI — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT STEEL — CHAIR
- SANDER GERBER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 57
Who they work with
- Arvind Krishna Partner — Board member and Chair and CEO of IBM, contributing technology and corporate leadership expertise.
- Australian Embassy Partner — Hosted Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd as a speaker in the 2024 Salon Series.
- Bank of America Network — Brian Moynihan, Chair & CEO of Bank of America, was featured in an event.
- Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Partner — Hosts faculty affiliated with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs as speakers.
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Network — Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, participated in the Peter G. Peterson Leadership Excellence Award Dinner.
- Bloomberg L.P. Partner — Features executives from Bloomberg L.P. as speakers.
- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Government — Hosts members of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as speakers.
- Carlyle Partner — Hosts executives from Carlyle as speakers.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts faculty members from Columbia University as speakers.
- Council on Foreign Relations Network — Dr. Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, participated in the Author Series.
- CrowdStrike Partner — Hosts executives from CrowdStrike as speakers.
- Dambisa Moyo Partner — Appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees, bringing global economic and geopolitical expertise to the organization.
- ECNY Media Team Partner — Collaborates on media and communications activities
- Economic Club of Chicago Partner — Participates in a reciprocity program to share upcoming events with members.
- Economic Club of Chicago Partner — Partnership allowing reciprocal attendance at events between member clubs.
- Economic Club of Chicago Partner — Reciprocal event partnership allowing members to attend each other's programs.
- Economic Club of Washington DC Partner — Participates in a reciprocity program to share upcoming events with members.
- Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Partner — Partnership allowing reciprocal attendance at events between member clubs.
- Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Partner — Reciprocal event partnership allowing members to attend each other's programs.
- Facebook Partner — Follows The Economic Club of New York on Facebook
- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Partner — Hosts leadership from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland as speakers.
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York Partner — Hosts ECNY Fellows for educational visits and programming.
- Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Government — Mary C. Daly, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, was featured in an event.
- Federal Reserve System Government — Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, was featured in an event.
- Fortune Global 500 companies Partner — Hosts leaders from Fortune Global 500 companies as speakers at events.
- Harvard University Partner — Hosts faculty affiliated with Harvard University as speakers.
- Hayley Boesky Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director at Bank of America, contributing expertise in public policy and financial institutions.
- Hoover Institution Partner — Hosts fellows from the Hoover Institution as speakers.
- Instagram Partner — Follows The Economic Club of New York on Instagram
- Intel Network — Patrick Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, was featured in an event.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Leadership Development Through Exposure to Expert Dialoguemethodology: executive-exposure-and-dialogueBy exposing rising executives to high-level discussions with established leaders, we develop future leadership capacity, because immersive engagement with expert discourse builds strategic perspective and professional commitment to public affairs.
- Nonpartisan Forum for Free Expressionmethodology: free-expression-forumBy providing a nonpolitical, nonpartisan platform for open dialogue, we catalyze innovation in thought and advance public understanding of economic and societal issues, because diverse and unconstrained viewpoints generate novel ideas and deeper insight.
- Reciprocal Membership Network for Broader Engagementmethodology: reciprocal_membership_networkBy partnering with other economic clubs, we expand access and engagement across cities, because reciprocal networks increase member value and sustain participation through shared intellectual capital.
- Research-Driven Public Discoursemethodology: research_disseminationBy conducting and disseminating research, we inform public understanding and shape economic dialogue, because evidence-based analysis grounds discussion in fact and elevates the quality of public debate.
- Strategic Focus to Deepen Impactmethodology: strategic_focus_areasBy concentrating dialogue on key priority areas—technology, global perspective, next-generation leadership, and cross-industry collaboration—we amplify influence and relevance, because focused inquiry generates more actionable insight than diffuse discussion.