named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Learn to Row
Introductory rowing program for adults and youth (ages 14+) with no prior experience, including morning and weekend sessions focused on basic rowing and boat-handling skills.
Open Sweep Rowing
Coached recreational sweep rowing sessions available to members who completed Learn-to-Row or have equivalent experience; offered weekly with sign-up required in advance.
Poughkeepsie Regatta
Annual 3-mile rowing race co-hosted with Hudson River Rowing Association, reviving the historic IRA Regatta course and drawing competitive and recreational rowers.
Regatta Teams
Competitive training program for members interested in racing, including dedicated practice schedules and participation in local and regional regattas.
Sculling
Weekly coached sculling sessions for novice to advanced scullers, including certification opportunities and recreational rowing on the Hudson River.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 4 activities
- Facilitate access to rowing equipment and boathouse facilitiesProvides members with access to shared sculling boats, club events, and the HRRA Community Boathouse facilities as part of membership. Offers unlimited rowing days during the membership season and supports informal rowing sessions and technique exchange among members.
- Offer Learn-to-Row and introductory rowing programsConducts structured Learn-to-Row sessions and one-day Try Rowing events for adults with no prior experience, teaching foundational rowing and boat-handling skills through coached instruction. Programs include multi-class sessions held in June and July, as well as on-land tank experiences at the boathouse.
- Provide coached rowing programs for adults and scholastic participantsOffers ongoing coached sweep rowing and sculling programs for adults and scholastic rowers of all skill levels, from novice to advanced, including weekly recreational and training sessions. Programs require completion of Learn-to-Row or equivalent experience and are conducted on the Hudson River, typically from mid-April through September, with winter indoor training available.
- Support competitive rowing and regatta participationProvides training and organized programming for members interested in competitive rowing, including regatta boat race training, team formation, and participation in community regattas such as the Poughkeepsie Regatta on the historic IRA course. Requires commitment to a consistent schedule and annual membership.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host community events and fundraising activitiesOrganizes social and community events such as pancake breakfasts, potlucks, local gatherings, an annual meeting, and special events like a 75th-anniversary cruise. Conducts fundraising activities including a yard sale to support club operations.
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Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
- Promote environmental and historic preservation of the Hudson RiverEngages in advocacy efforts to preserve the environmental and historic integrity of the Hudson River, aligning rowing activities with stewardship of the river ecosystem and cultural heritage.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$7K26%
Program service revenue$3K11%
Investment income——
Other revenue$656
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$81K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$81K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ANITA KIEWRA — DIRECTOR
- EVELINA KNODEL — DIRECTOR
- MARGRETHE MUMMERT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- HRRA Community Boathouse Government — Leases boathouse facilities from HRRA Community Boathouse for member use.
- HRRA Community Boathouse Partner — Shares boathouse facilities through a tenancy agreement, allowing members to use the space and infrastructure.
- Hudson River Rowing Association Partner — Co-hosted the Poughkeepsie Regatta on October 4, 2025.
- Hudson River Rowing Association Partner — Manages private boat rack rentals for scullers affiliated with MHRA.
- SignUpGenius Partner — Uses SignUpGenius as the digital platform for members to reserve club boats and report use of private shells.
- US Rowing Network — Maintains membership with US Rowing, requiring members to be covered under its membership.
- USRowing Government — Requires all rowers to be members of USRowing and uses its membership system for participant registration.
- USRowing Government — Requires members to hold current USRowing membership and complete USRowing safety 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.
- Competency-Based Safety and Access Modelmethodology: competency-based-certificationBy requiring skills evaluations or completion of training programs before participation, and certifying members in river safety and decision-making, the organization ensures safe, responsible engagement because structured readiness assessment enables autonomy without compromising safety.
- Equity and Inclusion as Community Foundationmethodology: equity-and-inclusionBy prioritizing equity, inclusion, and anti-racist principles in membership and programming, the organization fosters a diverse and welcoming rowing community because it believes diversity strengthens collective engagement and long-term participation.
- Low-Barrier Entry to Build Lifelong Participationmethodology: lifelong-participation-through-sportsBy offering no-commitment introductory events and recreational, fun-focused engagement, the organization increases initial participation with the goal of cultivating sustained involvement in rowing because early positive experiences lead to long-term commitment to the sport.