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ORGANIZATION OF ADIRONDACK ROWERS AND SCULLERS INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 141670428 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N67Z · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · albanyrowingcenter.org
revenue
$301K
expenses
$254K
net assets
$232K
employees
13
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE SPORT OF ROWING THROUGH COMPETITION AND PROVIDE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Albany Rowing Center, officially incorporated as the Organization of Adirondack Rowers and Scullers, Inc., promotes amateur rowing for youth and adults in the Capital District of New York. The organization offers recreational and competitive rowing programs, maintains riverfront facilities, and hosts the annual Head of the Hudson Regatta. It operates as a volunteer-driven, member-supported nonprofit with a focus on safety, sportsmanship, and community access to the sport.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Head of the Hudson Regatta
Annual fall regatta featuring over thirty race events for youth, adult, college, and adaptive rowers, held on the Hudson River in Albany.
Varsity Team
Competitive rowing program for advanced athletes requiring high commitment, with daily practices and participation in regional and national regattas.
Youth Program
Rowing instruction for athletes aged 12–18, focusing on fundamentals, safety, and fitness through spring and fall sessions held at the Corning Preserve boathouse.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 5 activities
    • Host and organize rowing competitions and regattas
      Organizes the annual Head of the Hudson Regatta, held for 36 years, and hosts over thirty race events annually for rowers of all ages, experience levels, and adaptive needs. Competitions include all major boat types and indoor ergometer events such as the St. Valentine's Day Classic, C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints, and Mohawk Meltdown.
    • Offer beginner and intermediate adult rowing instruction
      Provides beginner and intermediate rowing programs for adults, starting with on-land instruction using ergometers and progressing to on-water sculling and sweep rowing. Programs include 4-week sessions with three weekly practices and integrate strength, endurance, flexibility, and stability training to prepare participants for Masters rowing.
    • Operate seasonal rowing programs for adults and youth
      Provides structured rowing programs across four seasons—Winter I, Winter II, Spring, Summer, and Fall—with scheduled breaks in August and November. Programs include coached sessions for adults and youth, focusing on fitness, technique, and progression from on-land training to on-water rowing at the Corning Preserve Public Boat Launch.
    • Operate youth summer rowing camps
      Runs youth summer rowing camps that provide intensive training and prepare athletes for national-level competition and recruitment into collegiate rowing programs, supported by funding from the Albany County Legislature.
    • Provide youth rowing instruction and competitive development
      Offers comprehensive rowing instruction for youth ages 12–18, including safety, stroke mechanics, sweep rowing, sculling, and coxswain skills. Supports competitive development through participation in regional and national regattas such as the Head of the Charles and USRowing Youth National Championships, with some athletes recruited into NCAA Division I and Ivy League programs.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 2 activities
    • Conduct facility and equipment improvements through grant funding and donations
      Secures grant funding and donor contributions to upgrade boathouse facilities, docks, safety equipment, and rowing gear. Projects include replacing metal ramps (2023), upgrading floats (2005–2013), and purchasing equipment such as Speedcoaches and life jackets, supported by donors including Stewart's Shops and Common Roots Brewery.
    • Provide guest rowing access and community rowing experiences
      Offers guest rowing access to experienced rowers for use of its facilities and provides free rowing experiences on the Hudson River during National Learn to Row Day, promoting community engagement and access to the sport.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$301K
Contributions & grants$36K12%
Program service revenue$257K85%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$112K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$258K
Cash$86K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$232K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • ERIC BREIMER — PRESIDENT
  • JANITH SAMARASRINGHE — DIRECTOR
  • JULIA MORRIS — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE BOLLIN — DIRECTOR
  • LOUISE FARRELL — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE CONWAY — TREASURER
  • REBECCA CLARK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SAMIN KHAN — DIRECTOR
  • TANYA BURTON — SECRETARY
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Albany County Legislature Government — Provided funding for youth summer camps
  • Albany Irish Rowing Club Partner — Shares the Corning Preserve boathouse facility with the Albany Irish Rowing Club.
  • Albany Rowing Center Partner — ORGANIZATION OF ADIRONDACK ROWERS AND SCULLERS INC collaborates with Albany Rowing Center for guest rowing access.
  • City of Albany Government — ARC operates out of the City of Albany Boat Shed and maintains a liaison with the City of Albany for facility management.
  • City of Albany Government — Operates boathouse facilities at the City of Albany Boat Shed within the Corning Preserve Public Boat Launch.
  • City of Albany Partner — Operates out of the City of Albany Boat Shed at the Corning Preserve Public Boat Launch.
  • Common Roots Brewery Partner — Provided funding for dock upgrades at the Corning Preserve
  • Dake Family Partner — Supports the Albany Rowing Center through monetary donations for dock improvements and youth programming.
  • Discover Albany Partner — Provided funding to support the Head of the Hudson Regatta
  • Omni Fitness Center Partner — Hosts off-water rowing training and provides full gym membership to participants in the Get Fit to Row program.
  • Omni Fitness Center Partner — Hosts rowing training sessions and provides full gym membership to participants.
  • Omni Fitness Center Partner — Hosts the Albany Rowing Center's Winter Training Program
  • Omni Fitness Center Partner — Partnered with ARC to host rowing activities and exercises.
  • Shaker Rowing Association Partner — Shares the Corning Preserve boathouse facility with the Shaker Rowing Association.
  • Stewart's Shops Partner — Provided ongoing financial support to the Albany Rowing Center since 2021
  • Stewart's Shops Partner — Provides financial support to the Albany Rowing Center's junior program and infrastructure projects through grants and donations.
  • USRowing Network — ARC is an affiliated member of USRowing, the national governing body for rowing, and covers individual membership for its members.
  • USRowing Partner — Participates in National Learn to Row Day, an event organized by USRowing.
  • USRowing Partner — Participates in USRowing-sanctioned events including the Youth National Championship.
strategies · 4

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 Outreach Through Introductory Access and Regatta Participation
    methodology: community_engagement_through_introductory_access
    By offering free, hands-on introductory experiences and organizing competitive regattas, the organization increases public awareness and interest in rowing, because low-barrier access and public events reduce intimidation and promote long-term participation in amateur sport.
  • Masters and Adult Engagement Through Inclusive, Fitness-Oriented Rowing
    methodology: inclusive_adult_fitness_training
    By providing inclusive coached rowing that integrates fitness and technique development for adults, the organization supports both recreational and competitive participation, because framing rowing as accessible fitness increases engagement and retention among adult populations.
  • Merit-Based Advancement to Foster Competitive Excellence
    methodology: merit_based_advancement
    By structuring competitive advancement through a merit-based selection process using erg scores, technical skill, and commitment, the organization promotes readiness for varsity-level training and racing, because objective performance criteria ensure fairness and motivate skill development.
  • Youth Rowing Skill Development Through Progressive, Individualized Coaching
    methodology: progressive_skill_development
    By progressing from on-land instruction to on-water practice and using small-group coaching with individualized feedback, the organization safely teaches rowing fundamentals to novice youth, because structured progression and personalized attention build technical competence and confidence in a high-skill sport.