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ONTARIO ROD & GUN CLUB INC

ONTARIO, NY · EIN 815039309 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · theorgc.com
revenue
$87K
expenses
$86K
net assets
$128K
employees
mission · from form 990

Continual training of members, Boy Scouts, and local police force memebrs in the USA and safety surrounding firearms.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ontario Rod & Gun Club Inc is a private membership-based shooting and outdoor recreation club located in Ontario, New York. It offers firearm training, competitive shooting events, and youth programs focused on marksmanship and safety. The club hosts rifle, pistol, trap, and multi-gun matches, and supports community outreach including veterans' fundraisers.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Action Rifle Matches
Challenging rifle competitions with five stages testing accuracy at distances up to 100 yards, open to all skill levels.
Patriot Match
Annual 3-gun competition following 3 Gun Nation rules, incorporating pistol, rifle, and shotgun, including slug use at distances up to 80 yards.
Tuesday Night Open Trap
Weekly trap shooting event open to the public, promoting accessibility and growth in the sport of trap shooting.
USPSA Pistol Competitions
Monthly practical shooting events affiliated with the United States Practical Shooting Association, featuring multiple divisions and classifiers.
Youth Program
Program offering firearm safety and marksmanship training for young shooters, including participation in high school and Inland Waters clay target leagues.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 4 activities
    • Facility operations and infrastructure development
      Operates and maintains shooting sports facilities including ranges and a clubhouse, providing equipment and skilled personnel. Recently constructed a new trap house with a PAT-Trap machine, concrete walkways, and improved lighting to enhance safety and usability.
    • Hosting competitive shooting sports events
      Hosts a full calendar of competitive shooting events including monthly USPSA pistol competitions, Action Rifle Matches, 2 Gun matches, 3 Gun Nation matches, and the annual Patriot Match featuring pistol, rifle, and shotgun. The club is the only one in New York State to host five-stage Action Rifle Matches.
    • Specialty shooting events and side matches
      Hosts specialty events such as the Jungle Run, a shotgun side match conducted in a forest setting after main matches, and practice-style pistol matches including Hit Factor Practice Pistol Matches from April to October.
    • Youth and community marksmanship training programs
      Provides firearm safety training and marksmanship instruction to youth groups including Boy Scouts, and supports participation in the New York State High School Clay Target League, Inland Waters Clay Target League, and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Training is delivered through structured programs and range orientations.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Charitable fundraising for veterans
      Organizes annual fundraising events that support local veterans, donating 100% of proceeds to veteran causes.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Membership program management
      Operates a structured membership program with tiered annual dues ($100 single, $125 family, $50 senior) and a one-time $50 orientation and FOB fee. Dues are waived for active U.S. Armed Forces members. New members must complete an orientation session held monthly or by appointment.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$45K51%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$15K
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$128K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -6.0%
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • 3 Gun Nation Partner — Hosts 3 Gun Nation matches at its facility.
  • Boy Scouts Partner — Provides firearm safety training to Boy Scouts.
  • Civilian Marksmanship Program Partner — Participates in the Civilian Marksmanship Program, offering marksmanship opportunities to civilians.
  • Inland Waters Clay Target League Partner — Hosts and collaborates with the Inland Waters Clay Target League for clay target events.
  • New York State High School Clay Target League Partner — Hosts and supports the New York State High School Clay Target League at its facilities.
  • Practiscore Partner — Platform used to list and promote ORGC match events.
  • RIT ROTC AF Cadets Partner — Partners with RIT ROTC AF Cadets for marksmanship and training activities.
  • United States Practical Shooting Association Network — Member of USPSA, participating in its competitive structure and classification system.
  • Webster School District Partner — Collaborates with ORGC to serve students interested in trap shooting.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Balancing Safety and Authenticity in Experiential Access
    methodology: risk-preserved experiential access
    By providing access to shooting sports while preserving inherent risks essential to the activity’s character, the organization maintains authenticity that attracts serious participants, because over-sanitizing the experience would diminish its integrity and appeal to core enthusiasts.
  • Firearm Safety Training as a Foundation for Responsible Use
    methodology: firearm-safety-training
    By providing ongoing firearm-safety training, the organization promotes responsible gun use across diverse populations, because consistent education reinforces safe behavior and builds a culture of accountability among members, including youth and law enforcement.
  • Inclusive Membership to Broaden Support for Sport Shooting
    methodology: inclusive_membership
    By welcoming individuals across age, gender, profession, and socioeconomic background who support sport shooting and Second Amendment rights, the organization strengthens its community base and advocacy potential, because diversity in membership increases public legitimacy and long-term sustainability of the sport.
  • Structured Recurring Competition to Build Skill and Community
    methodology: recurring-competition-model
    By hosting recurring, structured pistol matches and practice events, the organization supports sustained skill development and member retention, because predictable, progressive competition fosters measurable improvement and peer-based motivation.
  • Youth Engagement Through Historically Significant Shooting Sports
    methodology: youth-engagement-through-historically-significant-sports
    By offering state-of-the-art trap shooting facilities tied to the historical tradition of the sport, the organization fosters youth engagement and long-term participation, because connecting modern programming to cultural heritage increases relevance and motivation among younger participants.