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MENDON CONSERVATION LEAGUE INC

MENDON, NY · EIN 161340208 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE N61 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · mendonconservation.org
revenue
$46K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$145K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP CLUB WHICH PROVIDES FACILITIES TO ALLOW ITS MEMBERS TO ENJOY THE SHOOTING SPORTS, INCLUDING TRAP AND SKEET SHOOTING. THE ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS MEMBERS WHICH IT SERVES, IS TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFICIENCIES AND SKILLS AS SHOOTERS AS SPORTSMEN AND SPORTSWOMEN BY FOSTERING SAFE AND PROPER USE OF FIREARMS FOR SPORTING PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

MENDON CONSERVATION LEAGUE INC is a membership-based recreational club in Mendon, NY, focused on shooting sports. It provides facilities for trap, skeet, and range shooting, emphasizing safe firearm use and skill development among members. The organization operates shooting ranges and hosts regular practice sessions and maintenance days.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Pistol League Practice
Regular weekly practice sessions for members to engage in pistol shooting at the 65-yard range, held Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Range Maintenance and Groundskeeping
Regularly scheduled club closures on Tuesdays for groundskeeping and upkeep of shooting ranges to ensure safe and functional facilities.
Trap and Skeet Shooting
Facilities and programs supporting trap and skeet shooting sports for members to develop marksmanship skills in a safe environment.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 5 activities
    • Host pistol league practice sessions
      Conducts regular pistol league practice sessions at the 65-yard range for members.
    • Offer Hunter Education Courses
      Provides state-approved Hunter Education Courses combining classroom instruction and field exercises, requiring prior homework and a final exam with 80% or higher to issue a non-expiring certificate. Courses are offered annually for firearm and bow hunting safety.
    • Operate archery range for members
      Provides archery facilities with bag targets installed at 20, 30, and planned 40 yards, capable of stopping compound bow arrows and crossbow bolts.
    • Operate trap and skeet shooting facilities for members
      Provides access to trap and skeet shooting fields with regular setup, maintenance, and organized sign-up procedures for members. Equipment is secured after use and fields are maintained for safe operation.
    • Provide rifle and pistol shooting range access
      Operates a 65-yard rifle range allowing use of paper, clay pigeon, and steel plate targets at safe distances based on cartridge type. Supervised access is provided for members, with mandatory cleanup required after use.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Collect membership fees and maintain records
      Charges a $110 annual membership fee and a $20 initiation fee, collects and securely stores cash payments and usage records from club operations.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host organizational events
      Organizes and hosts events including a planned 70th anniversary celebration on September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
    • Manage membership access and guest policies
      Allows members to bring up to three guests per visit, enforces a three-visit limit after which guests must apply for membership, and maintains a formal sign-in process at the clubhouse located at 927 Boughton Hill Road, Honeoye Falls, NY.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Improve member services and infrastructure
      Plans to install 120 feet of split rail fence at the front of the property and upgrade facilities including a complete website redesign targeted for 2027 to enhance interactivity and usability.
    • Maintain club facilities and grounds
      Conducts regular groundskeeping, cleanliness maintenance, and facility upkeep including power washing, repairing, priming, and repainting structures. Ensures proper waste sorting and cleanup after use.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$5921%
Program service revenue$6K14%
Investment income
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$145K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$145K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • DAVE ARFT — DIRECTOR
  • GENE CACCAMISE — DIRECTOR
  • RON ZUBER — DIRECTOR
  • TESS FISCELLA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Adobe Partner — Relies on Adobe Acrobat for downloadable membership forms.
  • Kennan Chadwick Partner — Leading website redesign efforts as Vice President.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provides course manuals, homework materials, and official certification standards for the bowhunter education course.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provides official Hunter Education manuals and homework materials used in the course.
  • Victor Rod & Gun Club Partner — Has a reciprocity agreement allowing member access to facilities, though shooting fees apply and rifle range use is excluded.
  • Victor Rod & Gun Club Partner — Has a reciprocity agreement allowing member access to facilities, with shooting fees still applying.
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.

  • Member-Managed and Supervised Safety Culture
    methodology: member_managed_operations
    By operating through member-managed systems and requiring supervision of both members and guests, the organization ensures compliance with safety protocols, because shared responsibility and direct accountability reduce risk and promote a culture of safety.
  • Skills- and Ethics-Based Outdoor Education
    methodology: skills-and-ethics-based education
    By integrating technical skills training with ethics and safety education in both classroom and field settings, the organization produces responsible hunters, because combining practical proficiency with moral responsibility fosters lifelong adherence to safe and ethical practices.