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SPORTSMEN'S CLUB OF CLIFTON PARK INC
CLIFTON PARK, NY · EIN 141753841 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · scocp.org
revenue
$293K
expenses
$256K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CLUB IS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, ARCHERY, TRAP, SKEET, HANDGUN AND RIFLE SHOOTING, BAIT AND FLY CASTING, BOATING AND OTHER SPORTS; AND TO OPERATE SHOOTING RANGES AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE PRACTICE AND PROMOTION OF SUCH SPORTS, AND THE CONDUCT OF MEETINGS AND SOCIAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park Inc is a recreational and educational organization promoting hunting, fishing, archery, and shooting sports. Located in Clifton Park, NY, it operates multiple shooting ranges and offers training programs in firearm safety, marksmanship, and pistol permit qualification. The club supports conservation and provides facilities for rifle, pistol, trap, and archery activities, serving both members and the public.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

CMP Rifle Match
Twice-annual Civilian Marksmanship Program-sanctioned rifle match open to qualified participants, featuring prone, standing, and sitting/kneeling stages at 100 yards
Military Rifle Maintenance Clinic
Free educational clinic teaching safe handling, disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of military rifles; pre-registration required
NY State Pistol Permit Safety Course
18-hour course including 16 hours of classroom instruction and 2 hours of live-fire qualification for NYS pistol permit applicants
Personal Firearms Training
One-on-one instruction for new gun owners and marksmanship improvement, covering pistol, rifle, and shotgun use, concealed carry, and competitive shooting skills
Pistol Steel Shoot
Recreational pistol event with three courses: man-on-man steel rack, USPSA-style stage, and Steel Challenge courses; $10 entry fee
SCoCP Archery 3D Shoots
Hosted 3D archery shoots open to members and non-members, part of the Northeast Bow Hunters Association series, held 3–4 times annually
Trap Shooting
Weekly trap shooting program with singles, doubles, and wobble trap on three ATA-sanctioned fields; offered to members and non-members
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 11 activities
    • Conduct NRA Range Safety Officer training
      Provides NRA-certified Range Safety Officer training, which requires approximately 9 hours to complete.
    • Conduct archery programs and events for youth and adults
      Hosts 3 to 4 annual archery 3D shoots open to members and non-members, offers structured field archery rounds (56- and 112-arrow), runs a youth archery league for ages 10–18, and co-conducts a one-day archery program for youth aged 12–18 with the Town of Clifton Park Parks and Recreation.
    • Deliver one-on-one and specialized firearm coaching
      Provides personalized training for pistol, rifle, and shotgun use, including marksmanship improvement, concealed carry skills, competitive shooting preparation, and coaching for new trap shooters.
    • Facilitate access to military firearms and host CMP-sanctioned events
      Enables members to purchase U.S. Government surplus rifles, ammunition, and parts through affiliation with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), hosts CMP-sanctioned military rifle matches at least twice annually, and conducts CMP-sanctioned educational clinics once per year.
    • Host dynamic pistol and steel shooting events
      Facilitates structured pistol shooting events including a "Man-on-man" steel rack stage, a USPSA-style course of fire with moving targets, and rotating Steel Challenge (SCSA) courses. Charges a $10 fee for attendance at the Pistol Steel Shoot event.
    • Offer firearm and pistol maintenance clinics
      Provides free military rifle maintenance clinics and free 1911-style 45 caliber pistol maintenance clinics that include instruction on disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly for members.
    • Operate and maintain shooting ranges for rifles, pistols, and shotguns
      Operates multiple shooting ranges including a 600-yard rifle range with targets at various distances, a 300-yard rifle range with covered shooting benches, and an indoor heated shooting facility with targets at distances from 3 to 50 yards. Requires members to demonstrate marksmanship proficiency at 100 and 300 yards to access the 600-yard range.
    • Operate archery ranges and field courses
      Manages an outdoor general practice archery range with targets from 10 to 60 yards under a pavilion, a designated broad head practice range, and a 14-target field course with distances from 30 feet to 80 yards. Supports use of longbow, recurve, and compound bows.
    • Operate general-purpose plinking range
      Operates an outdoor plinking range allowing use of most firearms and bows, including rifles, with a minimum shooting distance of 17 yards and provided plastic drums for target placement.
    • Operate trap, skeet, and competitive shooting programs
      Operates three ATA-sanctioned trap fields accommodating up to 15 shooters, hosts regular trap shooting sessions on Tuesday evenings in summer and Sunday mornings in winter, and conducts weekly bullseye shooting matches over a ten-week period involving 30 rounds across slow, timed, and rapid fire.
    • Support archery equipment maintenance and tuning
      Provides an indoor archery barn equipped with bow presses, arrow cut-off saw, bow vice, bow scale, and lighting to support bow maintenance and tuning for members.
  • Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 1 activity
    • Host social and conservation-related meetings and activities
      Conducts meetings and social events centered around hunting, fishing, trapping, archery, shooting sports, boating, and conservation.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide firearm safety and training courses
      Offers NY State Pistol Permit Safety Courses (16–18 hours) and concealed carry training that include classroom instruction and live fire range qualification. Courses are available to residents of Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties and meet state compliance requirements.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$293K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$289K99%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$256K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.72M
Cash$405K
Investments$448K
Liabilities$551K
Net assets$1.17M
Liquid reserves40.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRANK HILL PRESIDENT 10 $1K
board members · 13
  • BILL OLIVER — TREASURER
  • BILL SOMMERS — TRUSTEE
  • CANDY MERCHANT — TRUSTEE
  • CAROLYN CASSO — SECRETARY
  • DAVE KRUPSKI — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID FRIEDMAN — TRUSTEE
  • DON FAVALORO — TRUSTEE
  • GARRY BOYNTON — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARK CADY — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL KRUPSKI — TRUSTEE
  • MIKE MACHISKI — TRUSTEE
  • TOM CONNORS — TRUSTEE
  • TOM SPAGNOLA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Amateur Trap Association Network — Operates three ATA-sanctioned trap fields, indicating formal affiliation with the Amateur Trap Association.
  • CarriageComputing Partner — Website design and maintenance partner for the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park.
  • Civilian Marksmanship Program Network — Official affiliated club enabling member access to CMP programs and purchases.
  • N.E.B.A. Facebook Page Partner — Platform where results of the club's 3D shoots are posted.
  • NRA Partner — Collaborates with the National Rifle Association to offer Range Safety Officer training.
  • Steel Challenge Shooting Association Network — Implements SCSA standardized courses of fire in pit #3, rotating through one of eight official stages.
  • The Northeast Bow Hunters Association Network — Member organization that sponsors 3D shoots hosted by the club.
  • Town of Clifton Park Parks and Recreation Partner — Co-conducts an archery day out program for youth residents.
  • United States Practical Shooting Association Network — Uses USPSA-style courses of fire in pit #2 for dynamic shooting events.
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.

  • Foundational Skills Mastery Model
    methodology: foundational-skills-mastery
    By emphasizing mastery of fundamental marksmanship techniques—such as grip, breath control, and trigger squeeze—the organization builds a transferable foundation for broader firearm proficiency, because precise execution of core skills enables safer and more effective engagement across disciplines.
  • Integrated Safety and Readiness Control
    methodology: safety_and_standardization
    By combining standardized safety infrastructure with shooter-controlled target release systems, the organization enhances both safety and training effectiveness, because empowering participants with control over timing promotes readiness and reduces risk during live-fire practice.
  • Non-Competitive Skill Development Environment
    methodology: non-competitive participation
    By using a non-competitive format, the organization encourages broader participation and sustained skill development across experience levels, because reducing performance pressure increases accessibility and engagement in marksmanship training.