named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Equipment Rental
Program allowing members to rent rowing shells and related equipment for independent use
Indoor Rowing
Year-round training using ergometers to maintain fitness and technique during non-rowing seasons
Learn to Row
Introductory rowing program for adults with no prior experience, providing foundational skills and on-water instruction
Regattas
Organized competitive rowing events hosted by the club for members and visiting teams
Row It Forward Scholarships
Financial assistance program to increase access to rowing for individuals in need
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 5 activities
- Administer financial assistance for program participationProvides financial assistance through the 'Row It Forward' program to support access to rowing programs for individuals in the Greater Rochester community.
- Deliver structured indoor rowing sessionsRuns structured indoor rowing sessions year-round, including a fall session from February 9 to March 23, using ergometers and rowing simulation tanks at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center.
- Employ coaching staff for rowing programsMaintains a coaching staff including a head coach, assistant coaches, and coach-in-training roles to lead and supervise rowing instruction and training activities.
- Offer introductory rowing classesConducts two-hour indoor Intro to Rowing classes throughout the year, including public sessions such as one held on June 2, 2024, to introduce individuals to rowing and encourage participation.
- Provide rowing instruction and access for adultsOffers rowing and sculling instruction for adults of all skill levels, from beginner to competitive, including structured indoor rowing programs during the off-season at the Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center and outdoor rowing on the Erie Canal from the Fairport boathouse. Programs include learn-to-row, novice and experienced sweep rowing, and sculling.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conduct participant surveysAdministers surveys to participants in learn-to-row, introductory, and experienced rower programs to gather feedback and inform programming.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Operate boat rental program with safety and payment systemsManages a cashless boat rental system using electronic payments via Venmo and requires renters to sign a seasonal boat usage agreement; also enforces safety protocols such as annual viewing of the US Rowing safety video for coxswains.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Organize community rowing eventsHosts regattas and fundraising events to engage the rowing community and support program operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$168K
Contributions & grants$12K7%
Program service revenue$156K93%
Investment income——
Other revenue$2
expenses
Total expenses$126K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$106K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$106K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +29.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ANNIE HARNISH — BOARD MEMBER
- DELANEY GLAZE — BOARD MEMBER
- HARRY STANTON — BOARD MEMBER
- JODI FAIST — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY STRELAU — BOARD MEMBER
- PETE DAVIDSON — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDY MANITIONE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share photos and promote rowing activities to the public.
- Fairport Crew Club Partner — Former coaching affiliation and shared location history for RBC coaches.
- Perinton Parks and Recreation Partner — Co-sponsors and collaborates on the "Intro to Rowing" class.
- Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center Partner — Facility used for indoor rowing training during winter months.
- US Rowing Government — Requires all rowers and staff to maintain membership with US Rowing, indicating an official affiliation.
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.
- Community-Based Wellness Through Rowingmethodology: community-based-wellnessBy engaging adults in rowing within a supportive community, the organization improves health and well-being, because participation fosters joy, harmony, and balance, linking physical activity with psychosocial benefits.
- Integrated Skill Development Through Personalized Coachingmethodology: integrated-skill-developmentBy combining technique, cardio fitness, equipment handling, and teamwork with personalized coaching, the organization teaches rowing effectively because it addresses multiple dimensions of learning and physical engagement simultaneously.
- Lowering Barriers to Entry via Introductory Programsmethodology: introductory-programBy offering introductory classes, the organization increases participation in rowing because these programs reduce initial intimidation and accessibility challenges for newcomers.