Nonprofit · EIN 94-1399755
UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO
Tax-exempt · PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,232,925 | $4,348,654 | -$115,729 | $6,274,698 | $1,850,863 | $4,423,835 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,914,743 | $4,192,799 | $721,944 | $6,449,475 | $1,806,338 | $4,643,137 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,704,822 | $4,024,682 | -$319,860 | $5,923,934 | $1,937,833 | $3,986,101 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,000
- Program service revenue
- $3,112,587
- Investment income
- -$93,266
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$98,873
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $660,780
- Other revenue
- $1,200,604
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,856
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,842,146
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,444,108
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,030
- Accounting fees
- $56,185
- Depreciation
- $521,425
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,449,475
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,274,698
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,850,863
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,423,835
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,163,669
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,423,835
- Gross unrelated business income
- $453,198
- Gross receipts
- $4,716,937
- Employees
- 84
- Volunteers
- 47
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBYN VANDERLUIT | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $218,110 | $11,710 |
| JANELL HANSON | ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,010 | $9,549 |
| RANDY BECKER | TENNIS/PICKLEBALL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,531 | $14,459 |
| PETER FISHLER | AQUATICS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,735 | $7,328 |
| MILES BENTLEY | HEAD TENNIS/PICKLEBALL PRO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,456 | $7,885 |
| LORRAINE SARICH | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,181 | $16,122 |
| NELLIS FREEMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GAVENMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIT SRIDHARAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BREHEME | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MAULICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY HSU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG MOYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANUSHA ARUNACHALAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY BECKER | TENNIS/PICKLEBALL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $189,837 | $11,269 |
| HEINZ HOFMANN | GENERAL MANAGER (FORMER) Former | 40 | $188,266 | $560 |
| MILES BENTLEY | HEAD TENNIS/PICKLEBALL PRO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,690 | $7,868 |
| JANELL HANSON | ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,166 | $7,316 |
| ROBYN VANDERLUIT | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $49,271 | $1,763 |
| GLEN KERNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NELLIS FREEMAN JR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MAHOWALD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GAVENMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BREHME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM ROPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE SHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DINRAJ SHETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG MOYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEINZ HOFMANN | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $202,783 | $642 |
| RANDY BECKER | TENNIS/PICKLEBALL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,522 | $16,858 |
| MILES BENTLEY | HEAD TENNIS/PICKLEBALL PRO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,337 | $4,221 |
| GLEN KERNICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NELLIS FREEMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MAHOWALD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GAVENMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BREHME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK LATOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE SHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DINRAJ SHETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JON WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3277 MIRANDA AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1205
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIM GAVENMAN, 3277 MIRANDA AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA 94304
- Signed the 990
- KIM GAVENMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (650) 493-3972
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.UCPALOALTO.COM
- Return prepared by
- PPCO ADVISORS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1399755 or by the name UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO EXISTS AS A RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL CENTER FOR ITS MEMBERS. ALTHOUGH ITS PHYSICAL PLANT IS IMPORTANT, ITS CORE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A GATHERING PLACE AND SOCIAL SETTING FOR ITS MEMBERS TO ENJOY ON A FULL LIFE CYCLE. AS A SWIM, TENNIS AND FITNESS FACILITY, THE CLUB OFFERS A PICTURESQUE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RECREATIONAL ENJOYMENT OF THESE ACTIVITIES, BUT IT ALSO PROVIDES AN OUTLET FOR THOSE SEEKING HEALTHY COMPETITION. IN PROVIDING FOOD SERVICES THE CLUB STRIVES TO BE USER-FRIENDLY, OFFERING A MENU ATTRACTIVE TO BOTH THE CASUAL DINER AND THE OCCASIONAL GOURMET. THE CLUB ALSO SERVES AS A MEETING PLACE SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS AND CLIENT ENTERTAINMENT AS WELL AS PURELY SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS.IN OFFERING A VARIETY OF ATHLETIC, SOCIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THE CLUB INTENDS TO PROVIDE A RELAXING AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, ATTRACTIVE WITHOUT BEING FANCY, IN SHORT, A PLACE FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO VISIT AND ENJOY.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CLUB 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 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
- 94-1399755
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(7): Social or recreational club
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1956
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,274,698
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,716,937
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $4,232,925 | $4,348,654 | $6,274,698 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,914,743 | $4,192,799 | $6,449,475 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,704,822 | $4,024,682 | $5,923,934 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,965,174 | $4,036,465 | $6,288,905 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 94-1399755).
Questions about UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO is 94-1399755.
- Is UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(7) since 1956.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO 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 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO 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 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO 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 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KIM GAVENMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,110 (ROBYN VANDERLUIT, GENERAL MANAGER).
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PALO ALTO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,232,925, expenses of $4,348,654 and total assets of $6,274,698 at year end.
Other nonprofits in PALO ALTO
- JEN-HSUN & LORI HUANG FOUNDATION EIN 26-1551239 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- LUCILE SALTER PACKARD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AT STANFORD EIN 77-0003859 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GORDON E AND BETTY I MOORE FOUNDATION EIN 94-3397785 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- GOOD VENTURES FOUNDATION EIN 46-1008520 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
- CHAN ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE FOUNDATION EIN 45-5002209 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- CARL VICTOR PAGE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION EIN 20-1922957 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC EIN 23-7175375 · last filed 990 for 2024
- THE ERIC AND WENDY SCHMIDT FUND FOR STRATEGIC INNOVATION EIN 46-3460261 · last filed 990-PF for 2024