Nonprofit · EIN 13-2959888
FENCERS CLUB INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,031,425 | $1,493,139 | -$461,714 | $12,512,783 | $9,004,805 | $3,507,978 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,252,671 | $1,788,078 | -$535,407 | $13,105,547 | $8,917,432 | $4,188,115 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $94,382
- Program service revenue
- $872,919
- Investment income
- $40
- Net rental income
- $59,510
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,574
- Other revenue
- $64,084
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,330
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $116,968
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $300,393
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,140
- Accounting fees
- $62,714
- Occupancy
- $22,550
- Travel
- $21,445
- Depreciation
- $308,984
- Program services (functional)
- $1,240,656
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,643
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,840
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,924,934
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,512,783
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,004,805
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,507,978
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,367,722
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,507,978
- Gross receipts
- $1,032,746
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1883
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID NIUMATAIWALU | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $151,800 |
| PHILIPPE BENNETT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN RECKLING | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DENIS TOLKACHEV | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DELIA NELSON | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LUISA SANCHEZ | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NEIL RIFKIND | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANN CHO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY COTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| IRENE GERSHON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| YURY KURCHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JEREMY SIROTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ERINN SMART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JOHN TINMOUTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ALEXEY CHEREMSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER WESTBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ROBERT PAVLOVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Greg Chang | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Jack Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Randy Petway | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID NIUMATAIWALU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $158,400 |
| ALEXEY CHEREMSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ANN CHO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ERINN SMART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| GREG CHANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| IRENE GERSHON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JACK LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JEREMY SIROTA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JOHN TINMOUTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY COTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| PETER WESTBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| RANDY PETWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| ROBERT PAVLOVICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| TRACY NIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| YURY KURCHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN RECKLING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PHILIPPE BENNETH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DENIS TOLKACHEV | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DELIA NELSON | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LUISA SANCHEZ | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NEIL RIFKIND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 WEST 33RD STREET 2ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10001-3305
- In care of
- % DAVID NIUMATAIWALU
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NEIL RIFKIND, 20 WEST 33RD STREET 2ND FL, NEW YORK, NY 10001
- Signed the 990
- NEIL RIFKIND, Secretary
- Phone
- (212) 807-6947
- Website
- www.fencersclub.org
- Return prepared by
- NCHENG LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Mission
FENCERS CLUB IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IS FENCING, ACADEMICS, AND CHARACTER. WE ACTIVELY SUPPORT A CULTURE OF SHARING BY PERFORMING COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT EXTEND BEYOND FENCING; PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF FACILITY AND INSTRUCTION FOR THE SPORT OF MODERN FENCING; PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ATHLETIC INTERACTION OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE SPORT OF FENCING; PROVIDE SPACE AND ATMOSPHERE WHERE THE SPORT OF FENCING IS PROMOTED AND ENJOYED BY ALL ABILITY LEVELS AND ALL AGES, INSPIRE AND ASSIST OUR STUDENT-FENCERS TO ACHIEVE AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS IN FENCING AND IN ACADEMICS; PROMOTE A CULTURE OF SHARING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH FENCING-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- Fencers Club provided fencing lessons and other member services to 500 active members in fiscal year 2024. We provided discounts to members and the community at large in line with the clubs 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 camps 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 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. The goal of this program is to inspire veterans and service members to excel in fencing and to share their military experiences in order to make a positive and meaningful impact in the broader community.Expenses $1,111,310 · revenue $796,012
- SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THE PROGRAM TEACHES FENCING TO STUDENTS IN THEIR OWN SCHOOL 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.Expenses $105,144 · revenue $53,657
- KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES: THE CAMP PROGRAM. THE CLUB HAS AN OUTREACH DAY CAMP PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM COUNTRY AND FROM ABROAD. THERE IS ALSO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC LEAGUE PROGRAM WHERE ALL STUDENTS WHO FENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE WELCOME 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 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.Expenses $24,202 · revenue $23,250
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-2959888
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,512,783
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,032,746
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,031,425 | $1,493,139 | $12,512,783 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,252,671 | $1,788,078 | $13,105,547 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,207,052 | $1,911,310 | $13,803,739 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-2959888).
Questions about FENCERS CLUB INC
- What is the EIN of FENCERS CLUB INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FENCERS CLUB INC is 13-2959888.
- Is FENCERS CLUB INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to FENCERS CLUB INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FENCERS CLUB INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FENCERS CLUB INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FENCERS CLUB INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FENCERS CLUB INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names NEIL RIFKIND.
- Who are the officers and directors of FENCERS CLUB INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,800 (DAVID NIUMATAIWALU, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FENCERS CLUB INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,031,425, expenses of $1,493,139 and total assets of $12,512,783 at year end.
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