Clifton Club Co
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What it says it does
THE CLIFTON CLUB IS A SOCIAL CLUB, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO PROMOTE THE MEANS OF ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION AND ENJOYMENT FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS, AND TO PROVIDE CULTURE, INTELLECTUAL IMPROVEMENT, AND SOCIAL INTERACTION.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 16
- Highest pay
- $162,342, general manager
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (1)
- THE CLIFTON CLUB IS A PREMIER DINING AND SOCIAL CLUB LOCATED ON AMERICA'S NORTH COAST IN LAKEWOOD, OHIO, A WESTERN SUBURB OF CLEVELAND. SINCE 1902, THE CLIFTON CLUB HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST PLEASANT PLACES TO VISIT AND SPEND TIME ON THE SHORES OF LAKE ERIE, PROVIDING A QUIET AND RELAXING EXPERIENCE WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING CLOSE TO THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA. TODAY, THE CLUB OFFERS ITS MEMBERS BEST-IN-CLASS SERVICE FROM A DEDICATED STAFF, MOUTHWATERING FOOD PREPARED BY A HIGHLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED CHEF, AND ALL THIS PROVIDED IN A BEAUTIFUL HISTORICAL BUILDING SITUATED 90 FEET ABOVE LAKE ERIE AT THE MOUTH OF ROCKY RIVER. OUR 3-STORY CLUBHOUSE PROVIDES A HAVEN FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. IT IS A PLACE TO MEET, SOCIALIZE, AND ENJOY FINE FOOD AND IMPECCABLE SERVICE. THE CLUBHOUSE IS COMPOSED OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL DINING ROOMS AND LOUNGES, A PRIVATE DINING ROOM, A PUB, AS WELL AS A TERRACE OVERLOOKING OUR BEAUTIFUL PATIO AND MANICURED GARDENS. THE CLIFTON CLUB IS TRULY A RARE GEM AND A TREASURE OF LAKEWOOD, CLEVELAND AND ALL OF NORTHEAST OHIO. MEMBERSHIP AT JUNE 30, 2025 WAS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:RESIDENT - 223 SOCIAL - 30 PARK - 43 RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP:RESIDE LESS THAN 50 MILES FROM CLUB; DINING PRIVILEGES;MEMBER EVENTS; NO RENTAL CHARGES/FEES FOR PRIVATE EVENTS; AVON OAKS GOLF PRIVILEGES; ADDITIONAL RECIPROCAL CLUB PRIVILEGES; CLIFTON BEACH ACCESS SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP:RESIDE LESS THAN 50 MILES FROM CLUB; DINING PRIVILEGES; MEMBER EVENTS; NO RENTAL CHARGES/FEES FOR PRIVATE EVENTS; AVON OAKS GOLF PRIVILGES; ADDITIONAL RECIPROCAL CLUB PRIVILEGES; NO CLIFTON BEACH ACCESS PARK MEMBERSHIP:RESIDE IN CLIFTON PARK OR CLIFTON LAGOONS; DINING PRIVILEGES; MEMBER EVENTS; NO RENTAL CHARGES/FEES FOR PRIVATE EVENTS; AVON OAKS GOLF PRIVILEGES; ADDITIONAL RECIPROCAL CLUB PRIVILEGES; CLIFTON BEACH ACCESS DEEDED TO CLIFTON PARK AND CLIFTON LAGOONS RESIDENTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1932.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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