Fencers Club Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Fencers Club Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fencers Club Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Fencers Club Inc generated $856.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FENCERS CLUB IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN FENCING, ACADEMICS, AND CHARACTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FENCERS CLUB PROVIDED FENCING LESSONS AND OTHER MEMBER SERVICES TO 500 ACTIVE MEMBERS IN FISCAL-YEAR 2021. WE PROVIDED DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IN LINE WITH THE CLUB'S MISSION TO PROMOTE FENCING, LEARNING, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. SOME OF THE DISCOUNTS GIVEN WERE TO MEMBERS IN NEED, THE PETER WESTBROOK FOUNDATION, AND TRAINING CAMP FOR COMPETITIVE FENCERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND FROM ABROAD. THERE IS ALSO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC LEAGUE PROGRAM WHERE ALL STUDENTS WHO FENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE WELCOME TO COME TO THE CLUB TO BE COACHED BY ONE OF OUR COACHES AT A 75% DISCOUNT. THE CLUB ALSO PROVIDES FREE FENCING TO MILITARY VETERANS TO GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTEGRATE INTO THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH FENCING, MENTORING AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES. THE GOAL IS TO INSPIRE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS TO EXCEL IN FENCING AND TO SHARE THEIR MILITARY EXPERIENCES TO MAKE A POSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
CAMP PROGRAM - THE CLUB HAS AN OUTREACH DAY CAMP PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ACADEMICS IN THE MORNING AND A FREE HEALTHY LUNCH AND FENCING IN THE AFTERNOON. THE CLUB ALSO SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED A TRAINING CAMP WHERE ATHLETES CAN TRAIN WITH OTHER FENCERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM TEACHES FENCING TO STUDENTS IN THEIR OWN SCHOOLS WHILE IMPARTING THE CHARACTER BUILDING VALUES,DISCIPLINE AND STRATEGIC THINKING THAT ARE INTEGRAL TO THE SPORT. BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS IN A SPORT THAT IS PHYSICALLY, INTELLECTUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGING, OUR HIGHLY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED SCHOLAR-ATHLETE COACHES WILL ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS TO WORK THROUGH DIFFICULTIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND DEVELOP PERSEVERANCE THAT CAN ENHANCE THE STUDENTS ABILITY TO PERFORM IN NON-FENCING PURSUITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Cross Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $182,349 |
Simon Gershon Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $32,135 |
Kornel Udvarhelyi Board Member (through 8/9/21) | Trustee | 0.1 | $12,464 |
Kathleen Reckling President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Philippe Bennett Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Luisa Sanchez Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Tinmouth Chang Architects Architecture Design | 8/30/20 | $120,699 |
Brl Construction Corp Construction | 8/30/20 | $247,100 |
Tinmouth Chang Architects Architecture Design | 8/30/20 | $120,699 |
Brl Construction Corp Construction | 8/30/20 | $247,100 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $116,850 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $100,699 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $217,549 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $632,070 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$17,074 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,994 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $856,760 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $41,657 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $182,849 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,493 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $105,539 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,118 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $16,230 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,693 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $56,223 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $91,719 |
Information technology | $5,875 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $564,356 |
Travel | $3,625 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $16,641 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $245,204 |
Insurance | $65,533 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,460,714 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,358,102 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $129 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $23,642 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,236 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,996,269 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $280,726 |
Total assets | $14,672,104 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $174,339 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $132,314 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $8,410,935 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $146,358 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $379,865 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $9,243,811 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,428,293 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,672,104 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Fencers Club Inc has recieved totaling $92,305.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $42,042 |
The Joseph H Flom Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. | $25,000 |
The Joseph H Flom Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $263 |
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