Bayou De Siard Country Club

The information for Bayou De Siard Country Club is as of the organization's most recent filing in September 2020. This organization is located in Monroe, LA. It has been in existence for 57 years, following its founding in 1963.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Bayou De Siard Country Club's NTEE code is N60. The "N" tells us that the organization is classified along with Recreation & Sports. The "60" tells us that the organization is an Amateur Sports organization. The NTEE describes Amateur Sports organizations as those that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(7) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as Social and Recreational Clubs.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of the Bayou De Siard Country Club is to provide member services for golf, restaurant, tennis, pool, and social functions.

Program Areas

Program Area 1: The organization provided facilities and services related to golf, including an 18 hole golf course, a golf professional, a golf shop for supplies, a complete fleet of golf carts, a course maintenance crew, and approximately 475 golf memberships maintained during the current year.

Program Area 2: This organization maintained a club house that served food and beverages to members with golf and social memberships, totaling approximately 800. Furthermore, members and guests were provided with a clean facility, trained waitstaff, a professional chef, and entertainment during the current period.

Program Area 3: During the current period, the organization provided tennis and pool facilities for all members. The tennis courts, tennis professional, and tennis pro shop were all provided for all members and their guests, with approximately 800 members being served during the current year.

Organization Staffing

Bayou De Siard Country Club is run by Todd Burgess, who is the President. The organization has 144 employees, none of whom are paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). There are no volunteers supporting the paid staff.

Board Governance

Bayou De Siard Country Club is an exemplary example of a well-governed non-profit organization. With twelve voting members and twelve independent members, the organization has a balanced and diverse board of directors. Furthermore, the organization does not have any potential conflicts of interest and has not delegated management to an outside firm. Board and committee meetings are documented, and the organization has a conflict of interest policy, a written whistleblower policy, and a document retention policy. While the organization does not substantiate and review leadership or officer salaries, it does provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. All in all, Bayou De Siard Country Club is an excellent example of a well-governed non-profit organization.

Organization Growth

Based on the data provided, Bayou De Siard Country Club has not grown over the given time period. Contributions & Grants Received, Program Service Revenue, Investment Income, Other Revenue, Total Revenue, Employee Salaries, Total Expenses, and Total Employees have all decreased from 2018 to 2019.