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PELHAM COMMUNITY ROWING ASSOCIATION INC
PELHAM, NY · EIN 200183971 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N99 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · pcrarowing.com
revenue
$914K
expenses
$976K
net assets
$516K
employees
0
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

PELHAM COMMUNITY ROWING ASSOCIATION (PCRA) OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENT OF SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pelham Community Rowing Association (PCRA) offers rowing programs for individuals of all ages, abilities, and experience levels, from youth to adults and beginners to competitive athletes. Based in Pelham, NY, with facilities on Glen Island in New Rochelle and an indoor studio in Pelham, PCRA provides learn-to-row camps, competitive race teams, adult programs, and private instruction. The organization emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and athlete development in a supportive environment.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Learn to Row
Weekend clinics for adults in spring and summer, providing introductory rowing instruction on the water.
Development Team
Program for new rowers in middle school and up, offered in fall, winter, and spring, culminating in inter-club regattas.
Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction available year-round on the erg or on the water, tailored to individual skill levels.
Race Team
Competitive summer rowing program for high schoolers with prior experience, including required practices and regattas in Philadelphia and other locations.
Smooth Sculling
Non-competitive program for experienced athletes, featuring evening practices from late June through July.
The Studio@PCRA
Indoor rowing and Pilates fitness classes offered at the Pelham studio, open to all experience levels with no membership required.
Young Alumni Summer Program
Summer rowing opportunity for recent PCRA youth alumni currently in college, allowing participation in masters-level practices.
Youth Learn to Row Summer Camps
One-week co-ed camps for ages 11+ with no prior experience required, offering morning and afternoon sessions to introduce rowing fundamentals.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 9 activities
    • Adult learn-to-row programs and clinics
      Offers Adult Learn to Row programs during spring, summer, and fall seasons, including two-day weekend clinics limited to 8 participants. Also provides recurring Adult Learn to Row sessions in spring and fall, designed for adults with no prior experience.
    • Competitive youth rowing teams and regatta participation
      Operates competitive summer rowing teams for high school athletes with prior experience, requiring coach approval and full attendance. Participates in regional and national regattas including the Philly Youth Regatta, Independence Day Regatta, Head of the Charles, and USRowing Youth National Championships, achieving multiple medals and top finishes since 2017.
    • Inter-club rowing events for youth athletes
      Hosts annual inter-club rowing events, including the Fall Grab Bag Regatta and Spring Fling, at its Glen Island boathouse for youth development team athletes.
    • Masters and alumni rowing programs
      Offers a non-competitive rowing program for experienced youth athletes (including race, novice, and development 2 teams) with evening practices Monday through Thursday. Also runs a summer masters-level program for recent PCRA youth alumni, and competes in Masters Nationals and other national regattas, winning numerous medals.
    • Need-based financial assistance for program access
      Provides need-based financial assistance to committed participants to support equitable access to rowing programs, confirmed through both website and IRS-990 documentation.
    • Online rowing education resources
      Provides video tutorials covering the fundamentals of the rowing stroke, including the drive, recovery, and proper use of the rowing machine, to support athlete learning and technique development.
    • Private and small-group rowing instruction
      Provides year-round private rowing lessons on ergometers or on the water, tailored to individual skill levels. Offers 90-minute on-the-water coaching sessions for individuals or pairs at Glen Island Park Boathouse and indoor one-on-one lessons at The Studio@PCRA in Pelham, NY.
    • Youth and adult rowing programs on water and indoors
      Offers rowing programs for youth and adults of all abilities and experience levels, including on-water sessions during spring, summer, and fall, and indoor winter training at The Studio@PCRA in Pelham, NY. Programs operate from a boathouse in Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, located on the 1964 Olympic Time Trial Course.
    • Youth learn-to-row camps and development programs
      Runs week-long summer rowing camps for youth aged 11 and older, with morning and afternoon session options and a maximum of 16 participants per session. Includes a Learn to Row camp that prepares beginners for participation in the fall Development Team. Requires all youth participants to be able to swim for safety.
  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
    • Indoor fitness classes in Pilates and rowing
      Offers weekday morning Pilates and indoor rowing workout classes at 7am, 8:30am, and 9:15am at The Studio@PCRA in downtown Pelham, NY, with no membership required. The studio has been operational since 2020.
  • Event and Program Registration Management 1 activity
    • Refund and credit policies for program registrations
      Offers structured refund policies for program withdrawals: partial refunds before start date (minus $60 fee), 80% refund in first week, 60% in second week. Program credits must be used within one year. Pro-rata exceptions allowed for medical reasons with doctor's certificate and Executive Board approval.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$914K
Contributions & grants$28K3%
Program service revenue$791K87%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$976K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$508K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$536K
Cash$188K
Investments$0
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$516K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • BRIAN MCCLOSKEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • GERRY HOULIHAN — BOARD MEMBER, FACILITIES/E
  • JULIE HANSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN SALES — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Glen Island Partner — Hosts PCRA's boathouse and serves as the primary location for summer camps and rowing practices.
  • Iona College Partner — Shares the protected lagoon at Glen Island Park for rowing activities.
  • Pelham Community Rowing Association Inc Network — Member of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit network
  • Princeton University Partner — Collaborative relationship evidenced by coaching staff background and athlete placements; former coach at Princeton and athletes from PCRA have gone on to row there.
  • The New York Athletic Club Partner — Shares the protected lagoon at Glen Island Park for rowing activities.
  • USRowing Network — Participates in USRowing-sanctioned events and selection pathways, including Summer National Championships and U19 Selection Camp.
  • Westchester County Parks and Recreation Government — Provides access to Glen Island Park for PCRA's boathouse operations.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts instructional rowing videos on its platform to reach a broader audience.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Drop-In and Flexible Access Models to Lower Participation Barriers
    methodology: drop-in access
    By offering drop-in fitness classes without membership requirements and short-duration camp sessions, the organization increases accessibility because reduced time commitments and lower entry requirements accommodate diverse schedules and decrease perceived risk of trying the sport.
  • Equitable Access via Anonymous Scholarship Process
    methodology: equitable_access
    By using an anonymous application and award process for scholarships, the organization ensures fair access to programs because reducing visibility of applicant identity minimizes bias and supports inclusion across socioeconomic lines.
  • Inclusive Recreation Through Rowing
    methodology: inclusive_recreation
    By providing rowing programs that welcome individuals of all abilities and experience levels, the organization increases participation and fosters personal development because inclusive environments supported by encouragement reduce barriers to entry and promote sustained engagement.
  • Individualized Skill Development in Rowing Instruction
    methodology: individualized_instruction
    By offering personalized coaching and individualized instruction both on indoor machines and on the water, the organization enables effective learning across skill levels because tailored feedback helps rowers master technical skills at their own pace and in relevant contexts.
  • Youth Pathway Development in Rowing
    methodology: pipeline-development
    By using introductory camps and flexible programming to engage youth beginners, then transitioning them into development and competitive teams, the organization builds long-term athlete commitment because structured on-ramps accommodate varying schedules and skill levels while fostering continuity through alumni integration and year-round training.