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Nonprofit · EIN 36-0900320

CHICAGO GOLF CLUB

Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60189

Financials

$4.2M$3.5M2020$4.4M$4.5M2022$5.2M$4.7M2023$4.9M$4.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHICAGO GOLF CLUB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
October 31, 2025990$4,895,010$4,838,722$56,288$16,874,611$6,440,602$10,434,009
October 31, 2024990$5,168,243$4,732,939$435,304$17,467,904$6,892,054$10,575,850
October 31, 2023990$4,411,068$4,453,771-$42,703$17,461,191$7,033,550$10,427,641
October 31, 2021990$4,238,631$3,457,978$780,653$17,335,577$7,812,467$9,523,110
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$5,068,261
Investment income
$107,428
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,006
Net income from sales of inventory
-$280,679
Other revenue
-$280,679

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$258,235
Other salaries and wages
$1,382,642
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,031,037
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,715
Occupancy
$202,600
Depreciation
$1,054,166

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,467,904
Total assets, end of year
$16,874,611
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,440,602
Net assets, end of year
$10,434,009
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,104,279
Publicly traded securities
$918,114
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,434,009
Gross unrelated business income
$486,786
Gross receipts
$5,688,594
Employees
90
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1892
State of legal domicile
IL

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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Craig SmithGrounds Superintendent40$230,700$25,828
JOHN GUYTONDIRECTOR OPERATION40$149,225$20,669
Jeff GraferChef40$137,606$20,004
Jose NunesMechanic40$134,205$19,788
Sean BrennanDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
John YavariDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Daniel KinseyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael G SmithPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
John J MoranVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Steven ArmbrustDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kevin T CallahanTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Matthew DarnallDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kevin O'HaraDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Andrew J BolingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Matt LudingtonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Craig SmithGrounds Superintendent40$170,552$27,628
JOHN GUYTONDIRECTOR OPERATION40$146,988$21,719
Jeff GraferChef40$134,744$21,304
Jose NunesMechanic40$123,481$20,838
Todd SimpsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
John YavariDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Daniel KinseyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael G SmithPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
John J MoranVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Steven ArmbrustDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Herbert GetzPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Mark GogginDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Matthew DarnallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kevin O'HaraDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Andrew J BolingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Matt LudingtonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN GUYTONDIRECTOR OPERATION40$145,864$21,629
Craig SmithGROUNDS SUPER40$140,952$24,036
Jeff GraferChef40$130,109$16,000
Todd SimpsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
John YavariDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Daniel KinseyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Michael G SmithVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Steven ArmbrustDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Herbert GetzPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Mark GogginDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Matthew DarnallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Matt LudingtonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended October 31, 2021: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN GUYTONDIRECTOR OPERATION40$141,943$21,083
Craig SmithGROUNDS SUPER40$117,792$23,060
Jason ReynoldsChef40$111,330$0
Todd SimpsonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Kevin GarvinDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAMES WERLYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAN BLOUINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Bentley MyerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Herbert GetzVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Mark GogginDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brian MussoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN GLEASON JRDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Michael WalsdorfDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Michael KachmerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25W253 WARRENVILLE RD, WHEATON, IL 60189-7304
In care of
% DOROTHY DARROW
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Michael G Smith, 25 WEST 253 WARRENVILLE ROAD, WHEATON, IL 60187
Signed the 990
Kevin T Callahan, Treasurer
Phone
(630) 668-2000
Return prepared by
Midwest Advisors

Mission

THE CLUB WAS ORGANIZED PRIMARILY FOR ITS MEMBERS TO ENJOY THE PLEASURE OF PLAYING THE GAME OF GOLF.

990 for the year ended October 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GOLF, RESTAURANT, CLUBHOUSE AND OTHER MINOR SPORTS WHICH SERVE ALL RESIDENT AND DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS AND PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFITS OF MEMBERS.

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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024October 31, 2025March 16, 2026990 on file
2023October 31, 2024March 17, 2025990 on file
2022October 31, 2023March 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-0900320
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
October
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,874,611
Income (IRS master file)
$5,688,594

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990October 2025$4,895,010$4,838,722$16,874,611XML
990October 2024$5,168,243$4,732,939$17,467,904XML
990October 2023$4,411,068$4,453,771$17,461,191XML
990October 2022$4,216,881$4,184,707$17,904,791IRS
990October 2021$4,238,631$3,457,978$17,335,577XML
990October 2020–––IRS
990October 2019–––IRS
990October 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 36-0900320).

Questions about CHICAGO GOLF CLUB

What is the EIN of CHICAGO GOLF CLUB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHICAGO GOLF CLUB is 36-0900320.
Is CHICAGO GOLF CLUB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1945.
Are donations to CHICAGO GOLF CLUB tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CHICAGO GOLF CLUB 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 CHICAGO GOLF CLUB due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHICAGO GOLF CLUB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHICAGO GOLF CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Michael G Smith.
Who are the officers and directors of CHICAGO GOLF CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,700 (Craig Smith, Grounds Superintendent).
How much revenue does CHICAGO GOLF CLUB have?
On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,895,010, expenses of $4,838,722 and total assets of $16,874,611 at year end.

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