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Bellevue Country Club Inc

EIN 15-0242620 · Syracuse, NY

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BELLEVUE COUNTRY CLUB IS A MEMBERSHIP-SPONSORED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS ACCESS TO A QUALITY RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, WHICH CONTRIBUTES SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE OVERALL WELL BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Employees
175
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$128,789, head golf professional

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. BELLEVUE COUNTRY CLUB IS ONE OF THE PREMIER CLUBS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK, WITH A CONVENIENT LOCATION AND SOME OF THE BEST FACILITIES FOR SOCIAL AND GOLF MEMBERS TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE. THE BELLEVUE CLUBHOUSE FEATURES ALL THE UPSCALE AMENITIES THAT ARE EXPECTED OF A PREMIER PRIVATE CLUB. THE CLUBHOUSE OVERLOOKS OUR HISTORICALLY RENOWNED 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE, DESIGNED BY DONALD ROSS IN 1918. THE COURSE, RANKED AS ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING IN NEW YORK STATE, SERVES AS A TRUE TEST OF ABILITY AND LEAVES YOU YEARNING FOR THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY. A NEW STATE OF THE ART FACILITY, A GREAT GOLF COURSE, AND A DOWN TO EARTH MEMBERSHIP PUTS BELLEVUE COUNTRY CLUB AT THE TOP OF EVERYONE'S LIST HERE IN SYRACUSE. OUR MEMBERS ENJOY EXCELLENT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND A VARIETY OF PLEASANT ENVIRONMENTS -- FOR FAMILY OUTINGS, RECREATION, FINE DINING, BUSINESS MEETINGS, OR FOR A RELAXING DRINK WITH FRIENDS. THE CLUB OCCUPIES 160 BEAUTIFUL ACRES AND IS JUST A FEW MINUTES DRIVE FROM DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE. OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE A FULL SIZE SWIMMING POOL, A STATE OF THE ART FITNESS CENTER, BALLROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM, OUTSIDE PATIO, SEVERAL PRIVATE MEETING ROOMS, CARD ROOMS, LOUNGE, MEMBER'S GRILLE -- A SURPRISING VARIETY OF PLACES TO BE YOURSELF, WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(7) social or recreational club.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1940.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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