Manito Golf & Country Club

The information for Manito Golf & Country Club is as of the organization's most recent filing in October 2020. This organization is located in Spokane, WA and has been in existence for 77 years, following its founding in 1943.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Manito Golf & Country Club's NTEE code is N60. The "N" tells us that the organization is classified along with Recreation & Sports. The "60" tells us that the organization is an Amateur Sports organization. The NTEE describes Amateur Sports organizations as those that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may provide coaching assistance, access to equipment and facilities, and sponsorships for athletes to participate in amateur competitions.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(7) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as Social and Recreational Clubs.

The mission of the Manito Golf & Country Club is to provide services to its members. This could include providing access to its golf course, providing access to its amenities and facilities, and providing other services that its members may need.

Program Areas

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the Club served 563 members, providing a variety of programs and services to its members.

Organization Staffing

Manito Golf & Country Club is run by Jim Bockemuehl, who is the President. The organization has 116 employees, of whom only 2 are paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). There are no volunteers supporting the paid staff.

Board Governance

Manito Golf & Country Club is an exemplary example of a well-governed non-profit organization. With 8 voting members and 8 independent members, the organization is well-represented and able to make decisions with an unbiased eye. Furthermore, there are no potential conflicts of interest, and the organization has not delegated management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are both documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy, a written whistleblower policy, a document retention policy, and substantiates and reviews leadership and officer salaries. Additionally, the organization provides copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. All of these elements demonstrate that Manito Golf & Country Club is a well-governed organization.

Organization Growth

Manito Golf & Country Club has experienced growth over the past five years. The program service revenue increased from $2.5 million in 2014 to $3.3 million in 2019. Similarly, investment income increased from a negative $65 in 2014 to $10.3K in 2019. Although other revenue decreased from $693.3K in 2014 to $631.8K in 2019, total revenue still increased from $3.2M in 2014 to $4.0M in 2019. Employee salaries and total expenses also increased from $1.9M and $3.2M in 2014 to $2.5M and $3.8M in 2019, respectively. Additionally, total employees increased from 84 in 2014 to 116 in 2019. This indicates that Manito Golf & Country Club has grown significantly over the past five years.