named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Learn to Row
Introductory rowing program offered during summer sessions for youth and beginners.
MS Rowing
Rowing program tailored for middle school students.
Masters Practice
Rowing program for adult participants, held during summer evenings.
Return to Rowing Day
Annual free event for former rowers to reconnect with the sport and the community.
Summer High School Competitive Rowing
Intensive summer rowing program for high school students from June to August, featuring weekday and weekend practices and regattas.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 3 activities
- Competitive rowing and regatta participationFields competitive high school and masters rowing teams that participate in local, national, and international regattas, including the NYS Scholastic Championships, Sweeps and Sculls in Providence, RI, and the Poughkeepsie Sprint. The organization has achieved multiple medals and national qualifications through its competitive programs.
- Private rowing instructionProvides personalized private rowing lessons with assigned coaches, offered in 2-hour sessions for individuals seeking tailored instruction in rowing techniques and skills.
- Summer rowing programs for youth and adultsOffers structured summer rowing programs for high school, middle school, and adult participants, including competitive training, learn-to-row sessions, and masters rowing. Programs run annually from June to August with weekday practices, weekend regattas, and specific session times for different age and skill groups.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Annual community support eventsProvides free gift-wrapping services annually at the Oyster Bay Holiday Stroll as a tradition of community support and engagement.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Community rowing access and engagementProvides open rowing access to Oyster Bay residents during the summer for a fee, hosts free annual events such as "Return to Rowing" to reconnect former rowers, and participates in community-building events like the Water Lovers’ Mixer to engage local water enthusiasts.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Community service and volunteer initiativesOrganizes athlete volunteer efforts, including construction of a 3D-printed home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in Bay Shore, Long Island, demonstrating a commitment to community service beyond rowing.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Permanent boathouse operationsSecured tenancy of the Building H Boathouse in Oyster Bay, establishing a permanent facility to support year-round program planning and operations for rowing activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$320K
Contributions & grants$7K2%
Program service revenue$313K98%
Investment income$2030%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$353K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$178K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$260K
Cash$127K
Investments$0
Liabilities$80K
Net assets$180K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -23.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DANA PAGLIARA — PRESIDENT
- KEVIN KELLEY — TRUSTEE
- NATALIE SARAFIAN — TREASURER
- RACHEL ROTH — VICE PRESIEN
- RAQUEL RIBACOFF — TRUSTEE
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Empire State Rowing Association Partner — Rob Wiedenhoft served as a member and director at Empire State Rowing Association.
- Facebook Partner — Follows and shares content on Facebook as part of outreach.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
- Friends Academy Partner — Participating school in the summer rowing program
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates with OBCR athletes to build affordable homes for families on Long Island.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates with OBCR athletes to build affordable housing for families on Long Island.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates with OBCR athletes to build homes for deserving families on Long Island.
- Hudson River Rowing Association Partner — TJ Scarpa coached junior and learn-to-row programs at Hudson River Rowing Association.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and engagement.
- Jericho High School Partner — Participating school in the summer rowing program
- Long Island Network — Community-based rowing organization serving the Long Island region.
- Long Island University Partner — TJ Scarpa serves as assistant coach for men's and women's rowing at Long Island University while coaching at OBCR.
- NYS Scholastic Championships Partner — Competes in the NYS Scholastic Championships as part of its high school rowing program.
- Oakcliff Sailing Partner — Cosponsored a Water Lovers’ Mixer event in Oyster Bay to connect local marine organizations and water enthusiasts.
- Oakcliff Sailing Partner — Cosponsors the Water Lovers’ Mixer to connect local boating and marine recreation communities.
- Oakcliff Sailing Partner — Cosponsors the Water Lovers’ Mixer with OBCR to connect local marine communities.
- Oyster Bay Community Rowing Partner — Operates rowing programs at 3 West End Avenue on the Western Waterfront in Oyster Bay, NY.
- Oyster Bay High School Partner — Participating school in the summer rowing program
- Portledge School Partner — Participating school in the summer rowing program
- Sagamore Rowing Partner — Rob Wiedenhoft coached middle school rowing (Mod Squad) at Sagamore Rowing; Kevin Coomey also rowed there during high school summers.
- Spackenkill High School Partner — TJ Scarpa coached novice rowing team at Spackenkill High School.
- St. Dominic’s High School of Oyster Bay Partner — Participating school in the summer rowing program
- St. Joseph High School (Metuchen) Partner — TJ Scarpa coached and directed summer learn-to-row camps at his high school alma mater.
- Syosset High School Partner — Participating school in the summer rowing program
- West End Avenue Partner — Located on the Western Waterfront of West End Avenue in Oyster Bay
- X Partner — Uses X for outreach and engagement.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube for outreach and engagement.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Network Building Through Shared Water Activitiesmethodology: network-building-through-recreational-eventsBy hosting informal rowing events, social mixers, and inclusive water-focused gatherings, we strengthen community ties and re-engage participants, because shared recreational experiences build camaraderie and sustain long-term involvement in marine activities.
- Competitive Training Model for Youth Developmentmethodology: competitive-training-modelBy combining structured weekly practices with competitive weekend regattas, we develop youth rowers' skills and commitment, because experiential competition reinforces learning, builds confidence, and increases program engagement.
- Inclusive Community Access Through Structured and Open Programmingmethodology: inclusive_accessBy offering both structured instruction and seasonal open access to rowing, we increase community engagement across age groups and skill levels, because lowering barriers to entry fosters broader participation, personal fitness, and sustained connection to the sport.
- Personalized Skill Development Through One-on-One Coachingmethodology: personalized_instructionBy using personalized, one-on-one coaching, we teach the art of rowing effectively, because individualized instruction accelerates skill acquisition and deepens participant engagement, especially for beginners.
- School Partnership Model for Sustainable Youth Rowingmethodology: school-partnership_modelBy partnering with six member schools, we create a unified and sustainable youth rowing program, because institutional collaboration expands reach, ensures consistent participation, and strengthens community ownership of the sport.