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BUFFALO SCHOLASTIC ROWING ASSOCIATION INC
Buffalo, NY · EIN 264831602 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N67 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · rowbuffalo.com
revenue
$640K
expenses
$390K
net assets
$2.7M
employees
15
volunteers
10
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association is to advance the sport of rowing in Western New York through superior scholastic coaching, facilities and safe access on the Buffalo River. The Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association provides expanded, equitable and universal access to the sport of rowing for the community and practices ecological stewardship of the waterfront and local water resources on which crews rely

profile · synthesized from sources

Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association advances the sport of rowing in Western New York through scholastic and community programs on the Buffalo River. The organization provides youth and adult learn-to-row opportunities, promotes ecological stewardship of local waterways, and supports inclusive rowing for athletes of all abilities. It operates from a state-of-the-art boathouse and serves as an umbrella organization for multiple rowing programs in the region.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Learn to Row
Four-week program for adults with no prior experience, meeting twice weekly to learn rowing technique, boat handling, and safety on the Buffalo River
Sculling Lessons
Instructional program led by Ted Haley for sweep rowers and intermediate scullers to learn or improve sculling technique
WeCanRow
Inclusive and adaptive rowing program for athletes with physical disabilities, offering opportunities to participate in rowing and coxing
Yououth Summer Crew Camp
One-week summer camp for youth ages 12-16 introducing rowing fundamentals, teamwork, and on-water skills; offered in four weekly sessions
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 6 activities
    • Adult rowing programs
      Offers rowing programs for adults aged 21 and over regardless of experience level, including a 4-week adult learn-to-row program focused on skill development, coordination, and confidence-building, as well as two four-week adult programs covering rowing technique, boat handling, and fitness basics.
    • Alumni and crew coordination
      Engages alumni athletes from BSRA Juniors, Buffalo Seminary, and Canisius High School, and manages crew coordination during practice time through structured hot seating and docking procedures to avoid disruption.
    • Inclusive rowing and adaptive programming
      Provides rowing and kayaking opportunities for youth and adults of all abilities on the Buffalo River, operating an inclusive rowing program that utilizes volunteer support and is expanding offerings to serve athletes with physical disabilities.
    • Personalized rowing instruction and skill development
      Offers personal sculling lessons for rowers with basic or intermediate experience to improve technique and performance, as well as a 5-session learn-to-scull camp for sweep rowers transitioning to sculling.
    • Volunteer and coaching support programs
      Offers coaching opportunities across multiple rowing programs and provides training for individuals without prior coaching experience. Relies on volunteer assistance to maintain operations during staff leave and for rowing and coxing in inclusive programs.
    • Youth scholastic rowing programs
      Offers scholastic rowing programs for students, including youth summer learn-to-row camps with four one-week sessions teaching rowing fundamentals, teamwork, and on-the-water skills. Conducts rowing practices Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and provides 4 weekly sessions of youth rowing camp.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Ecological stewardship and community engagement
      Engages in ecological stewardship of the Buffalo River waterfront and local water resources, and offers service learning opportunities to the public through access to the waterfront.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Facility and waterfront operations
      Operates a dock facility on the Buffalo River with structured launch and recovery procedures, dock infrastructure including extra sections for safe oar placement, three exterior racks for shell storage, converted storage containers for year-round kayak storage, and a regatta overlook area for spectators. Conducts annual dock installation in March and spring cleaning activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$640K
Contributions & grants$597K93%
Program service revenue$41K6%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$390K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$117K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.43M
Cash$242K
Investments$0
Liabilities$705K
Net assets$2.72M
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 17
  • Brian Casey — Vice President
  • Carol Flaherty — Secretary
  • Christi Roorda — Director
  • Dave Stewart — Director
  • Eileen Flaherty — Director
  • Jake Filby — Director
  • John Hart — Vice President
  • John Hoffman — Director
  • Joseph Krakowiak — Director
  • Kris Arcuri — President
  • Lisa DeMarco — Director
  • Mark Kostrzewski — Director
  • Melinda Sanderson — Director
  • Michael Broderick — Director
  • Nick Zona — Director
  • Robert Fries — Treasurer
  • Tom Flaherty — Director
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • BSRA Youth Partner — Member organization under the BSRA umbrella.
  • Buffalo Seminary Partner — Member organization under the BSRA umbrella.
  • Buffalo Seminary Partner — Partner school in the rowing program, designated to board member Brian Casey.
  • Buffalo Seminary Partner — School whose athletes participate in BSRA rowing programs.
  • Canisius High School Partner — Member organization under the BSRA umbrella.
  • Canisius High School Partner — Partner school in the rowing program, designated to board member Jacob Filby.
  • Canisius High School Partner — School whose athletes participate in BSRA rowing programs.
  • Independent Health Partner — Partners with Independent Health to support program access through the Health Extras card.
  • RowBuffalo Partner — Member organization under the BSRA umbrella.
  • Ted Haley Partner — Provides personal sculling lessons and leads a 5-session learn-to-scull camp.
  • WeCanRow-Buffalo Partner — Member organization under the BSRA umbrella.
  • row2k Partner — Partners with row2k to post job listings for coaching positions.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Environmental Stewardship Integrated with Rowing Practice
    methodology: ecological_stewardship_integration
    By integrating care for local waterways into rowing operations, the organization promotes ecological responsibility, because regular engagement with the river environment fosters a sense of custodianship and community-based conservation.
  • Inclusive and Adaptive Programming for All Abilities
    methodology: inclusive_participation
    By removing experience and ability-based barriers to participation, the organization expands access to rowing and promotes equity, because inclusive programming fosters belonging, engagement, and personal growth across diverse populations.
  • Youth Development Through Team-Based Rowing
    methodology: rowing-for-youth-development
    By engaging youth in team-dependent rowing activities, the organization fosters character development, leadership, and interpersonal skills, because full crew coordination requires discipline, trust, and mutual accountability.