named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Exhibitions
Regularly hosts fine art gallery exhibitions in the Babcock and Buffet Rooms, continuing a tradition of cultural programming
Literary Dinner Series
Hosts member-led literary dinners in the Founders Suite featuring long-table dining and thematic discussions
Private Dining & Events
Offers full-service catering and event hosting in historic clubhouse spaces for business meetings, receptions, dinners, and special occasions
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting member events and cultural programmingHosts a variety of member events including theme dinners, lectures, sporting and gaming activities, art and music events, galas, and seasonal or themed activities in education, sport, music, art, and dining, featuring high-profile guest speakers and artists.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Maintaining and displaying a permanent fine art collectionMaintains and displays a permanent fine art collection throughout club rooms for member viewing and hosts fine art gallery exhibitions in the Babcock Room.
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Managing reciprocal membership and guest hosting servicesMaintains reciprocal relationships with over 130 social and athletic clubs in 28 U.S. states and 29 countries, and hosts visitors from around the world at the clubhouse by invitation of members and staff, including front desk services and cloak room operations.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operating a private social club with dining, event, and hospitality servicesProvides facilities for social interaction, dining, entertainment, remote work, and relaxation to members in New York City, including daily access to clubhouse amenities and high-standard cuisine and service through private dining and events.
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Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
- Providing member hospitality and personal servicesOffers hotel rooms in the clubhouse for member and guest overnight stays at a 10% discount and provides personal wine storage in clubhouse refrigerators for members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting private events and catering servicesHosts and supports private events such as business meetings, luncheons, receptions, and dinners with full event planning support, custom-designed catering menus using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and consulting from event planners and the Executive Chef.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$454K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$436K96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$1.49M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$36.81M
Cash$7K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27.76M
Net assets$9.05M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -22.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 15
- ALEKSEI BROWN — TRUSTEE
- CESAR VERA — TRUSTEE
- CONRAD STEINMANN — TREASURER
- GARRETT BOWDEN — PRESIDENT
- GARY DYCUS — TRUSTEE
- JED FREEDLANDER — TRUSTEE
- JEFF ZEIGER — TRUSTEE
- JOHN ARABADJIS — TRUSTEE
- JONATHAN DOUCETTE — TRUSTEE
- KYLE JOHNSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARK KOPINSKI — TRUSTEE
- MARK R ALTHERR — ASSISTANT TREASURER
- SARAH SOLOMON — SECRETARY
- TIMONTHY IRONS — TRUSTEE
- TIMOTHY L THOMPSON — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Carroll "Sonny" Wainwright, Jr. Partner — Ballroom named in honor of DTA president from 1985 to 1992.
- Charles C. Haight Partner — Architect and member who designed the 1887 clubhouse
- Gherardi Davis Partner — Trustees room named in honor of DTA president from 1931 to 1937 and major benefactor.
- NYC Parking Partner — Provides car parking services for guests visiting the Clubhouse at 31 West 52nd Street.
- Reciprocal Club Committee Partner — Committee responsible for identifying and maintaining relationships with over 130 reciprocal clubs worldwide for member access.
- Samuel Denison Babcock Partner — Room named in honor of former DTA president and building committee chair who served from 1880 to 1900.
- Warren & Wetmore Partner — Engaged as architects for the 1911 expansion of the clubhouse
strategies · 3
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.
- Adaptive, Member-Driven Programmingmethodology: adaptive_programmingBy adapting programming to shifting member demographics and interests and allowing members to shape activities, the organization sustains engagement because relevance and responsiveness to member needs increase participation and retention.
- Curated Reciprocal Membership Networkmethodology: curated-reciprocal-membership-networkBy offering access to a globally curated network of high-standard social and athletic clubs, the organization enhances member value and engagement because reciprocal relationships extend the sense of community beyond the local clubhouse.
- Member-Centered Hospitality Environmentmethodology: member-centered_hospitalityBy providing a tradition-rich, hospitality-focused clubhouse environment, the organization fosters social engagement and a sense of belonging among members because it functions as a "home away from home" that supports reciprocal relationships and community resilience.