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HUDSON RIVER ROWING ASSOCIATION
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY · EIN 141818590 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE N67 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · hudsonriverrowing.org
revenue
$315K
expenses
$366K
net assets
$1.6M
employees
0
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE ART OF ROWING WITHOUT PREFERENCE TO RACE, CREED, AGE, RELIGION, COLOR OR DISABILITY. TO PROVIDE THE EQUITABLE MEANS FOR BOTH COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL ROWING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hudson River Rowing Association provides rowing education and training for individuals of all ages and skill levels, promoting both competitive and recreational participation. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, the organization emphasizes inclusivity and equitable access to the sport. It offers structured programs, focusing on technique, teamwork, and physical development through on-water and ergometer training.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Learn-to-Row Program
Introductory rowing courses for adults with no prior experience, focusing on basic skills and safety on the water
Competitive Rowing Teams
Training squads for athletes preparing for regattas, including sweep and sculling disciplines across age and weight categories
Ergometer Training Program
Indoor rowing training using Concept II machines to build endurance, strength, and technique during off-water seasons
Youth Rowing Program
Rowing instruction for high school students, including technique development, team training, and competition preparation
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 7 activities
    • Deliver introductory and specialized rowing workshops
      Offers free two-hour introductory workshops teaching rowing basics using indoor tanks and machines, as well as structured clinics for adult sculling with limited enrollment and potential expansion based on demand.
    • Facilitate athlete advancement and regional representation
      Trains rowers who go on to compete at regional, national, and world championship levels, and forms composite junior teams from top athletes across programs to represent the Hudson Valley region in competition.
    • Operate competitive and recreational rowing teams for adults and masters
      Runs adult and masters rowing programs including recreational teams focused on fitness and skill building, competitive racing teams preparing for regional and national events, and intermediate-to-advanced sculling programs with coached sessions multiple times per week during the season.
    • Organize and host rowing races and regattas
      Plans and hosts multiple annual rowing events including the Head of the Fish, Saratoga Invitational, New York State College and High School Championships, duals, scrimmages, and a fundraising regatta supporting the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
    • Own and manage the HRRA Boathouse as a regional rowing hub
      Owns and operates the HRRA Boathouse in Poughkeepsie, NY, which serves as a base for eight regional scholastic and adult rowing programs, supports daily management of the facility, and collaborates with other teams through shared coaching staff and equipment co-ownership or rental.
    • Provide rowing education and training programs for juniors and adults
      Offers learn-to-row programs for youth (7th grade and above) and adults over 18, covering safety, technique, boat handling, ergometer use, tank rowing, and on-water sweep rowing. Programs are structured by skill level to support progressive learning and include participation in at least one local regatta.
    • Support inclusive and adaptive rowing opportunities
      Provides rowing programs for physically handicapped athletes and women recovering from cancer, and introduces rowing and physical activity to elementary and middle school children to broaden access and participation.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Maintain community engagement and operational systems
      Manages an alumni registration system to keep former members informed, uses Regatta Central for program registration, requires safety certification for experienced scullers, and enforces community service requirements or fees for sweep team participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$315K
Contributions & grants$7K2%
Program service revenue$307K97%
Investment income$440%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$366K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.63M
Cash$205K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.63M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • ANNA SISUNG — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN NOBLE — Secretary
  • Chris Mathers — BOARD MEMBER
  • Cody Talbott — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID DITTMANN — Treasurer
  • Emily Luciano — BOARD MEMBER
  • Heidi Roman — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATT RIGNANESE — BOARD MEMBER
  • Matthew Martini — BOARD MEMBER
  • Peter Wells — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN CERULLI — President
  • Vreni Hommes — Vice President
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Mid Hudson Rowing Association Partner — Co-sponsors the Poughkeepsie Regatta.
  • Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of HRRA's fundraising regatta.
  • Poughkeepsie Library Partner — Collaborates on rowing-related community events such as the Big Read program.
  • Poughkeepsie Regatta Partner — HRRA is associated with the historical legacy of the Poughkeepsie Regatta, the former annual championship of the U.S. Intercollegiate Rowing Association held from 1895 to 1949.
  • Regatta Central Partner — Platform used for registration in all HRRA programs.
  • Saratoga Rowing Partner — Partner organization involved in hosting regattas in Saratoga.
  • US Rowing Government — Requires athletes to have a current US Rowing membership and valid waiver; HRRA is affiliated with US Rowing under club code H9RR4.
  • US Rowing Government — Requires athletes to hold current US Rowing membership and complete a US Rowing waiver; HRRA uses club code H9RR4 for affiliations.
  • US Rowing Government — Requires members to hold current US Rowing membership and valid US Rowing waiver for participation.
  • USRowing Government — Hudson River Rowing Association requires participants to have a Basic USRowing Membership and complete an online waiver through USRowing.
  • USRowing Government — Requires members to have a Basic USRowing Membership and follow SafeSport training requirements.
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.

  • Equitable Community Access Model
    methodology: equitable-access
    By operating as a volunteer-driven organization with a dedicated community boathouse and inclusive programming, the organization expands access to rowing across age, ability, and background, because removing institutional and financial barriers enables broader participation in both recreational and competitive rowing.
  • Inclusive Skill-Based Progression
    methodology: progressive_learning_groups
    By grouping rowers according to skill level and goals — such as novice, intermediate, or competitive — the organization enables paced learning and peer development, because structured progression increases retention, builds confidence, and supports safe integration into community rowing.
  • Regional Composite Team Model
    methodology: composite_team_model
    By combining top athletes from different scholastic programs — including traditionally rival schools — into unified teams, the organization enhances regional competitiveness and fosters shared pride, because collective identity and exposure to diverse coaching methods better prepare athletes for collegiate-level rowing.