Nonprofit · EIN 74-0696260
HOUSTON YACHT CLUB
Tax-exempt · SHOREACRES, TX 77571
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,550,023 | $3,800,902 | -$250,879 | $2,943,785 | $2,401,160 | $542,625 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,489,269 | $3,609,120 | -$119,851 | $3,308,640 | $2,515,136 | $793,504 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,173,299 | $3,521,058 | -$347,759 | $3,586,038 | $2,672,683 | $913,355 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,576,538
- Membership dues
- $1,466,277
- Program service revenue
- $1,639,399
- Investment income
- $23,899
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $261,358
- Other revenue
- $310,187
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $132,271
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,156,731
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,289,002
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $364,268
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,308,640
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,943,785
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,401,160
- Net assets, end of year
- $542,625
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,261,310
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $542,625
- Gross unrelated business income
- $617,918
- Gross receipts
- $3,747,649
- Employees
- 80
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERNEST BRAUNER | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $132,271 | $6,240 |
| MADONNA BREEN | COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK CRONAN | VICE COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANE GRAHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MURPHY GRAHAM | REAR COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HAMPTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | FLEET CAPTAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY PERDUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HECTOR RODRIGUEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PARK TUPPER | MEASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BURNS-ARDOLINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY SCOTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERNEST BRAUNER | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $119,247 | $4,787 |
| CHARLES GRIFFEY | COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| MADONNA BREEN | VICE COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK CRONAN | REAR COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANE GRAHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WAY | FLEET CAPTAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN EILAND | MEASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MURPHY GRAHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HAMPTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI MCCREADY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY PERDUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERNEST BRAUNER | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $116,836 | $4,538 |
| KEN HUMPHRIES | COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GRIFFEY | VICE COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| MADONNA BREEN | REAR COMMODORE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANE GRAHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HAMPTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WAY | FLEET CAPTAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM JOHNSON | MEASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRE BANKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK CRONAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MURPHY GRAHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI MCCREABY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3620 MIRAMAR DR, SHOREACRES, TX 77571-7343
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JACK CRONAN, 3620 MIRAMAR DRIVE, SHOREACRES, TX 77571
- Signed the 990
- DENISE ROBINSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (281) 471-1255
- Website
- WWW.HOUSTONYACHTCLUB.COM
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE HOUSTON YACHT CLUB IS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE SPORT OF YACHTING, SAILING, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROVIDING FELLOWSHIP IN THE YACHTING COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE CLUB PROVIDES SOCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING FOOD SERVICE), EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND BOAT STORAGE FACILITIES FOR ITS APPROXIMATELY 350 MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CLUB GUESTS. THERE IS A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EDUCATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS AS WELL AS ADULT RACING, EDUCATION AND YACHTING EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN GALVESTON BAY.Expenses $3,688,545 · revenue $1,455,833
- THE CLUB OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH EDUCATION. THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO OVER 200 YOUTH ON BOATING SAFETY AND RACING, LEADERSHIP, AND SUPPORTS THE YOUTH IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SAILING AND RACING COMPETITIONS. THE CLUB HOSTED NUMEROUS YOUTH REGATTAS, INCLUDING TEXAS YOUTH RACE WEEK, VARIOUS SPECIALTY CLINICS AND TSA EVENTS, AND FALL AND SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. ONSHORE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND COLOR GUARD CHANGE OF WATCH. ALSO, HYC YOUTH REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN NORTH AMERICAN AND US NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.Expenses $90,960 · revenue $125,906
- THE CLUB SPONSORS SAILBOAT RACES AND TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ITS MEMBERS, INCLUDING SPECIALTY CLINICS, TEXAS SAILING ASSOCIATION (TSA) YOUTH EVENTS, AND BOTH FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. ONSHORE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SOCIAL PROGRAMS, AND THE COLOR GUARD CHANGE OF WATCH CEREMONY. HYC YOUTH AND ADULTS REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN NORTH AMERICAN AND U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE CLUB ALSO HOSTS RACES AND REGATTAS FOR SAILBOAT FLEETS OUTSIDE THE CLUB AND TRAINS RACE MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS WHO VOLUNTEER FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS. EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATION SEMINARS ON VARIOUS ASPECTS ARE ALSO OFFERED TO HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBERSHIP EACH YEAR.Expenses $21,397 · revenue $57,660
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-0696260
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,943,785
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,747,649
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,550,023 | $3,800,902 | $2,943,785 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,489,269 | $3,609,120 | $3,308,640 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,173,299 | $3,521,058 | $3,586,038 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,717,655 | $3,579,129 | $4,008,033 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 74-0696260).
Questions about HOUSTON YACHT CLUB
- What is the EIN of HOUSTON YACHT CLUB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSTON YACHT CLUB is 74-0696260.
- Is HOUSTON YACHT CLUB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1944.
- Are donations to HOUSTON YACHT CLUB tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does HOUSTON YACHT 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 HOUSTON YACHT CLUB due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOUSTON YACHT CLUB last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOUSTON YACHT CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JACK CRONAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOUSTON YACHT CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,271 (ERNEST BRAUNER, GENERAL MANAGER).
- How much revenue does HOUSTON YACHT CLUB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,550,023, expenses of $3,800,902 and total assets of $2,943,785 at year end.
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