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THE WEST SIDE TENNIS CLUB

FOREST HILLS, NY · EIN 111467240 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · foresthillstennis.com
revenue
$11.8M
expenses
$10.0M
net assets
$4.9M
employees
121
volunteers
13
mission · from form 990

A PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP CLUB WITH TENNIS, POOL AND DINING USED FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The West Side Tennis Club is a private membership club located in Forest Hills, New York, offering recreational facilities including tennis courts, a swimming pool, and dining services. It is historically significant as the original host of the US Open tennis tournament for over 60 years. The club also operates Forest Hills Stadium, which hosts concerts and entertainment events, with members receiving special access and amenities during performances.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Dining
On-site dining services including the Breakpoint Bar and Grill and special dining options for members before concerts and events.
Forest Hills Stadium Events
Hosts concerts and entertainment events at the 14,000-seat stadium; members receive early ticket access, express entry, and access to member-only speakeasy and after-parties.
Pool
Junior Olympic-sized pool with lap lanes, swim lessons, shaded lounging areas, and adjacent food service via Breakpoint Bar and Grill; open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Racquet Sports
Offers tennis facilities and game arranging for all skill levels, continuing the club's historic tradition of tennis excellence.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Host concerts and entertainment events at Forest Hills Stadium
      Operates the 14,000-seat Forest Hills Stadium as a venue for concerts and other entertainment events.
  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
    • Operate private membership club with tennis, swimming, and dining facilities
      Provides recreational access to tennis courts, a swimming pool, and dining amenities for members and guests on an ongoing basis.
  • Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
    • Operate seasonal public swimming pool
      Offers public access to a swimming pool annually from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
    • Provide swim instruction for beginner and intermediate swimmers
      Offers regular swim lessons for beginner and intermediate skill levels as part of its recreational programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.81M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.40M46%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$6.41M
expenses
Total expenses$10.01M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$5.02M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.12M
Cash$1.44M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.27M
Net assets$4.85M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAYOSH TOTH GENERAL MANAGER 40 $384K
BRETT EMERSON DIRECTOR OF TENNIS 40 $185K
ALEX URJUZHNIKOV EXECUTIVE CHEF 40 $182K
MARY E HIGGINS CONTROLLER 40 $156K
OKAN TUNCAY ASST DIRECTOR OF TENNIS 40 $146K
MIKHAIL ESIPOV HEAD PRO 40 $135K
board members · 13
  • CARK KOERNER — GOVERNOR
  • DEBBIE BOCHNER — GOVERNOR
  • DEREK SELLS — GOVERNOR
  • ILYA BECKTOLD — GOVERNOR
  • JEFF ZELLER — GOVERNOR
  • JP EVANGELISTA — CAPTAIN
  • KATHY GRIMES — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARK RAPHAEL — TREASURER
  • MAX GENDLER — SECRETARY
  • RANDALL PERKINS — PRESIDENT
  • RICHARD COLLINS — GOVERNOR
  • STEPHANIE CHUNG — GOVERNOR
  • TERESA MITCHELL — GOVERNOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Forest Hills Stadium Partner — Co-located venue operated as part of The West Side Tennis Club for concerts and entertainment.
  • Mrs. John Drexel Government — Provided land at reduced cost for the Club's expansion near Columbia University.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Tradition-Integrated Player Development
    methodology: tradition-integrated_player_development
    By combining the preservation of tennis tradition with inclusive programming, the club supports players of all skill levels because shared cultural values and structured pathways increase participation and long-term engagement.