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Skaneateles Country Club Inc

EIN 15-0449780 · Skaneateles, 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

TO BE A PREMIER FAMILY-ORIENTED, PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB THAT PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND DINING EXPERIENCES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS THAT ARE UNSURPASSED BY OTHER COUNTRY CLUBS IN THE AREA. THIS MISSION WILL BE ACHIEVED BY: (1) OPTIMIZING THE CLUB'S PHYSICAL ASSETS FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ALL MEMBERS, (2) MAINTAINING A GOLF COURSE THAT IS OUTSTANDING IN TERMS OF APPEARANCE, CONDITION AND ENJOYMENT FOR ALL LEVELS OF PLAY, (3) OFFERING RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ENHANCED BY THE PROXIMITY AND ACCESS TO SKANEATELES LAKE, (4) PROVIDING A LARGE VARIETY OF QUALITY DINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF ALL AGES AND (5) EMPOWERING STAFF TO PROVIDE PERCEPTIVE AND ATTENTIVE SERVICE AS WELL AS PERSONAL RECOGNITION.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Employees
223

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. THE CLUB OPERATES A PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB FACILITY WHICH INCLUDES GOLF, BOATING, WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS A RESTAURANT AND BAR FOR THE USE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.
  2. THE CLUB OPERATES A PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB FACILITY WHICH INCLUDES GOLF, BOATING, WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS A RESTAURANT AND BAR FOR THE USE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.
  3. THE CLUB OPERATES A PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB FACILITY WHICH INCLUDES GOLF, BOATING, WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS A RESTAURANT AND BAR FOR THE USE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. 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 October 7, 2026.

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