named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fall Season
Endurance-focused rowing season featuring head races from 3,000 to 6,000 meters; includes on-water practices and regattas beginning in August
Spring Season
Sprint racing season with 1,200–2,000 meter races held from April through June, including participation in state championships
Winter Conditioning
Preparatory training program from February to April emphasizing ergometer workouts, strength training, and technique development
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 4 activities
- Regatta operations and team support servicesOrganizes participation in regional and state regattas, including the Head of the Fish and State Championship events, with coordinated travel, food service, and safety logistics. Operates a food tent at regattas to provide sports-nutrition-focused meals and family gathering spaces, and ensures safety through coach and volunteer oversight.
- Winter conditioning and indoor training programOffers a structured winter conditioning program beginning in late January for students in grades 7–12, featuring ergometer training, weight training, plyometrics, circuits, yoga, and technique development using indoor rowing tanks. Practices are held at the indoor Fitness Center and Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center on weekdays and weekends.
- Youth competitive rowing program for grades 7-12Operates a competitive rowing program for students in grades 7–12, organizing and fielding rowing teams ("crews") for participation in sprint and head race regattas on the Genesee River and Erie Canal. The program includes mandatory swim testing, coxswain leadership roles, and regular practices during fall, spring, and summer seasons.
- Youth learn-to-row summer programsProvides annual summer rowing programs for youth entering grades 7–12, including two one-week learn-to-row sessions at the Fairport Boathouse in Perinton Park. Instruction includes rowing fundamentals on machines and on-water practice, culminating in a mini-race, with optional participation available.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Boathouse and equipment maintenanceMaintains boathouse facilities and rowing equipment through volunteer and staff efforts, including minor repairs to crew shells and launches, landscape maintenance, bathroom deep cleaning, towel washing, fuel and battery system management, and seasonal facility stocking and upkeep.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coaching and volunteer engagementEmploys a coaching staff of paid and volunteer SafeSport-certified coaches who lead training and attend professional development clinics. Engages families through required volunteer roles, including regatta support, path patrol for pedestrian safety, and participation in team bonding and operational events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$30K35%
Program service revenue$51K60%
Investment income$4481%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$81K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$80K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +13.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- DAVID ABRAMS — BOATHOUSE OPERATIONS
- JIM WEISNER — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOEL SENS — DIRECTOR
- KATIE STURM — TREASURER
- KELLY WHALEN — PRESIDENT
- KEN BERSANI — DIRECTOR
- KIM WEICK — SECRETARY
- MIKE HARRISON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Bricks R Us Partner — Partner organization facilitating the brick personalization and ordering process.
- Bruce Weick Partner — Founder, former President, and ongoing supporter providing boat repair, boathouse maintenance, and advice.
- Bruce Weick Partner — Point of contact for boat and launch maintenance needs and rigger repair supplies.
- Can Kings Partner — Partner organization facilitating bottle and can donation processing for Fairport Crew Club.
- Cascadilla Boat Club Partner — Former coaching and rowing affiliation for a Fairport Crew coach, with experience transferred from Cascadilla Boat Club to Fairport Crew Club.
- Genesee Waterways Center Partner — Provides access to the Genesee River for rowing practice when the Erie Canal is not yet navigable.
- Lee Frost Partner — Point of contact for new coaches to obtain safety and coaching boxes.
- Nazareth University Partner — Coaches at Fairport Crew Club are students or team members at Nazareth University, indicating a connection through athlete development and education.
- Perinton Rec Center Partner — Hosts mandatory swim tests for Fairport Crew Club rowers prior to the season.
- Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center Partner — Shared facility used for indoor rowing training during winter months.
- Pittsford Indoor Rowing Tanks Partner — Hosts winter conditioning practices for Fairport Crew Club at its facility on Clover Street.
- RegattaCentral Partner — Platform used for registration and enrollment in youth programs.
- Rochester Boat Club Partner — Previous coaching experience for a Fairport Crew coach, indicating professional continuity between Rochester Boat Club and Fairport Crew Club.
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.
- Family-Engaged Volunteer Modelmethodology: family-engaged_volunteer_modelBy requiring family participation in operational roles, the organization strengthens team cohesion and ensures program sustainability because shared responsibility fosters community investment and reduces reliance on paid staff.
- Integrated Training Model for Year-Round Developmentmethodology: hybrid-training-modelBy combining indoor and outdoor training modalities—including erging, strength training, and on-water rowing—the organization ensures continuous athlete development regardless of weather conditions, because consistent, adaptive training maintains fitness and technical progression.
- Youth Development Through Rowingmethodology: inclusive_youth_sportsBy using competitive rowing as a platform for structured athletic programming, the organization develops physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline in youth because sustained engagement in team-based physical challenges fosters personal growth and skill development.