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THE BLIND BROOK CLUB INC

PURCHASE, NY · EIN 131698397 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · blindbrookclub.org
revenue
$8.2M
expenses
$8.8M
net assets
$17.5M
employees
61
volunteers
12
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE GOLF AND GENERAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AMONG THOSE OF MUTUAL INTERESTS AND COMPATIBILITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Blind Brook Club Inc is a private golf and social club located in Purchase, New York. Founded in 1915, it provides golf and social activities for members, associates, and their guests, emphasizing a shared appreciation for the game and compatible social interests. The club features an 18-hole golf course designed with influences from renowned American and European holes, and maintains strict standards for attire, conduct, and pace of play.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Golf Course Operations
Provides an 18-hole golf course with caddie service required for all rounds; enforces pace of play and dress code standards
Member Social Activities
Facilitates social engagement among members and guests through clubhouse facilities and structured events
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Private Social and Recreational Clubs 2 activities
    • Operate private golf and social club
      Provides golf and general social activities for individuals with shared interests and compatibility. The club maintains its original golf course design since construction and operates facilities requiring member-signed guest entry at the men's locker room or reception area.
    • Require caddies for all golf rounds
      Mandates the use of caddies during every round of golf played at the club, as part of its operational policies.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Manage weather-related safety alerts on the golf course
      Operates a siren-based alert system to suspend and resume golf play during dangerous weather conditions, ensuring member and guest safety.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.16M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$6.22M76%
Investment income$241K3%
Other revenue$1.70M
expenses
Total expenses$8.84M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$4.13M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.13M
Cash$62K
Investments$1.90M
Liabilities$10.66M
Net assets$17.47M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LLOYD MULLIGAN GOLF PRO 40 $364K
MICHAEL FORD SUPERINTENDENT 40 $337K
BRUCE CAMPBELL RETIRED GENERAL MANAGER 40 $332K
ROBERT GALLAGHER GENERAL MANAGER 40 $244K
AUSTIN BRASWELL EXECUTIVE CHEF 40 $197K
ORAN KIERANS CLUBHOUSE MANAGER 40 $190K
MARIA BASILE CONTROLLER 40 $186K
BENNETT KELLOGG MECHANIC 40 $130K
board members · 12
  • ALFRED F KELLY JR — GOVERNOR
  • H DARRELL HARVEY — GOVERNOR
  • HAROLD MCGRAW III — PRESIDENT
  • JOHN L DONNELLY — GOVERNOR
  • JONATHAN B MILLS — SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL
  • KEVIN J O'CONNOR — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
  • MARK H LAZARUS — GOVERNOR
  • MICHAEL HEGARTY — GOVERNOR
  • MORRIS W OFFIT — GOVERNOR
  • RICHARD DUDLEY — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • ROBERT B NOLAN JR — GOVERNOR
  • WILLIAM G PARRETT — VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Caddie Master Partner — Responsible for managing caddies who are required for all golf rounds.
  • Old Elm Club Partner — Served as the inspirational model for the founding of The Blind Brook Club.
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.

  • Exclusive Membership Model for Social Cohesion
    methodology: exclusive membership model
    By limiting membership, the club reduces wait times and fosters a stronger sense of community and social cohesion among members because shared interests and consistent social interaction are more easily sustained in a smaller, curated group.
  • Member-Focused Golf Experience
    methodology: member-focused golf design
    By designing and maintaining a golf course that prioritizes enjoyment and accessibility over championship-level difficulty, the club increases member satisfaction and engagement because members value a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes personal enjoyment rather than competitive rigor.