Nonprofit · EIN 74-1044007
FOREST CLUB
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77024
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,081,638 | $7,398,003 | $683,635 | $8,486,316 | $1,184,606 | $7,301,710 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,448,329 | $6,707,572 | $740,757 | $8,030,979 | $1,412,904 | $6,618,075 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,676,916 | $6,652,489 | $24,427 | $7,615,807 | $1,738,489 | $5,877,318 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $5,988,197
- Investment income
- -$21,809
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$21,809
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,973,454
- Other revenue
- $2,115,250
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $234,295
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,758,069
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,849,942
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,800
- Occupancy
- $382,491
- Travel
- $18,345
- Depreciation
- $488,417
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,030,979
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,486,316
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,184,606
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,301,710
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,228,860
- Gross unrelated business income
- $971,946
- Gross receipts
- $9,550,220
- Employees
- 124
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1948
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA JEANNE VAN VEEN | GENERAL MANAGER Key employee | 50 | $226,938 | $7,357 |
| MORGAN HOPSON | DIRECTOR OF RACQUETS SPORTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,981 | $10,346 |
| LUCY CARREON | BUSINESS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,450 | $10,892 |
| RANDY DOUGLAS | EXECUTIVE CHEF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,016 | $3,756 |
| JAMIE LYNN | FITNESS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,406 | $2,562 |
| STACY AGUIRRE | DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR PROGRAMMING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,158 | $1,620 |
| ALLISON MARTIN | RACQUETS AND ATHLETIC/DIRECTOR (TERM NOV 2024), VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DODSON | VICE PRESIDENT (TERM NOV 2024), PRESIDENT (AS OF NOV 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIA MORGAN | TREASURER (TERM NOV 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN MARYE | TREASURER (AS OF NOV 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL POTTER | PRESIDENT (TERM NOV 2024), PAST PRESIDENT EX-OFFICIO (AS OF NOV 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK CONROY | PRESIDENT EX-OFFICIO (TERM NOV 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH JACKSON | LADIES COMMITTEE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (AS OF NOV 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNER BALL | EX - SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE/DIRECTOR (TERM NOV 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALLIE JOHNSON | LADIES COMMITTEE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (TERM NOV 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN VAN KEPPEL | DIRECTOR (AS OF NOV 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEWIS GISSEL | MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA WEST | FOOD & WINE/ENTERTAINMENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN SALINAS | HOUSE & GROUNDS/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANN RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR( AS OF NOV 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRISH KYLE | MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Hopson | Director of Racquets Sports Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,465 | $24,969 |
| Lucy Carreon | Business Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,630 | $24,104 |
| Nadia Sant | Former General Manager (Term July 2023) Former | 50 | $150,866 | $3,609 |
| Stacy Aguirre | Director of Junior Programming Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,535 | $1,674 |
| Derek Difazio | Tennis Professional Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,152 | $1,417 |
| Jamie Lynn | Fitness Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,613 | $0 |
| Chris Dodson | Secretary (Term Nov 2023), Vice President (As of Nov 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Murphy | Secretary (As of Nov 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia Morgan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Potter | Vice President (Term Nov 2023), President (As of Nov 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Conroy | President Ex-Officio (As of Nov 2023), President (Term Nov 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Martin | Racquets and Athletic/Director (As of Nov 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonner Ball | Senior Representative/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Callie Johnson | Ladies Committee President/Director (As of Nov 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATIE ROSS | Membership/Director (Term Nov 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lewis Gissell | House & Grounds/Director (Term Nov 2023), Membership/Director (as of Nov 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda West | Food & Wine/Entertainment/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Salinas | House & Grounds/Director (As of Nov 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Munson | Ladies Committee Chair/Director (Term Nov 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Gonzalez | Fitness/Tennis/Director (Term Nov 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trish Kyle | Membership/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NADIA SANT | GENERAL MANAGER (Term July 2023) Key employee | 50 | $225,958 | $14,317 |
| Daniel Hurtado | Executive Chef Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,926 | $8,343 |
| Jamie lynn | Fitness Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,743 | $5,639 |
| Lucy Carreon | Business Manager (as of august 2023) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,425 | $7,588 |
| Chris Dodson | SECRETARY (as of nov 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Coleman | President (term Nov 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Georgia Morgan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Haresh Yalamachili | Secretary (term Nov 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Potter | Vice President (as of nov 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Conroy | VP (term nov 2022), President (As of Nov 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonner Ball | Senior Representative/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATIE ROSS | MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lewis Gissell | HOUSE & GROUNDS/DIRECTOR (As of Nov 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda West | FOOD & WINE/ENTERTAINMENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Munson | Ladies Committee Chair/Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY GONZALEZ | FITNESS/TENNIS/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trish Kyle | MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9950 MEMORIAL DR, HOUSTON, TX 77024-3402
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER DODSON, 9950 MEMORIAL DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77024
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER DODSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (713) 686-3728
- Website
- FORESTCLUB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CROWE ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE PURPOSES OF THE CLUB SHALL BE RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH PURPOSES, THE CLUB SHALL PROVIDE A CLUBHOUSE, SWIMMING POOL, TENNIS COURTS AND RURAL SETTING FOR THE USE AND PLEASURE OF ITS MEMBERS, THEIR CHILDREN AND GUESTS ON A NON PROFIT BASIS.
Program accomplishments
- CLUB OPERATIONS: THE FOREST CLUB PROVIDES FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS AT ITS CLUBHOUSE. THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION OF THE MEMBERS.
- THE FOREST CLUB HAS NINE (9) TENNIS COURTS-SEVEN (7) LIGHTED AND TWO (2) UNLIGHTED--FOR USE BY ITS MEMBERS SIX (6) DAYS A WEEK. APPROXIMATELY 40% OF THE MEMBERS USE THE TENNIS COURTS.
- THE FOREST CLUB HAS ONE LARGE UNHEATED SWIMMING POOL WHICH IS OPEN ALL YEAR. THE POOL IS MOST ACTIVELY USED FOR THE PERIOD MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER. THE FOREST CLUB HAS A SWIM TEAM THAT COMPETES WITH OTHER PRIVATE CLUBS IN HOUSTON. AT LEAST 50% OF THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES USE THE POOL.
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1044007
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,486,316
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,550,220
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $8,081,638 | $7,398,003 | $8,486,316 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $7,448,329 | $6,707,572 | $8,030,979 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $6,676,916 | $6,652,489 | $7,615,807 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $6,392,259 | $5,892,526 | $7,698,800 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FOREST CLUB
- What is the EIN of FOREST CLUB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOREST CLUB is 74-1044007.
- Is FOREST CLUB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1948.
- Are donations to FOREST CLUB tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does FOREST 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 FOREST CLUB due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOREST 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 FOREST CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER DODSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOREST CLUB?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $226,938 (SAMANTHA JEANNE VAN VEEN, GENERAL MANAGER).
- How much revenue does FOREST CLUB have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,081,638, expenses of $7,398,003 and total assets of $8,486,316 at year end.
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