irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $181KROW NEW YORK SERVES OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ANNUALLY THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S ADAPTIVE ROWING PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE SCHOOL DAY ADAPTIVE, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND VETERANS PROGRAMMING. IN ADDITION, ROW NEW YORK SERVES HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPOSURE TO INDOOR ROWING.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adaptive Rowing Program
Rowing programs for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, including School Day Adaptive, Community Partnerships, and Veterans Programming
O.A.R.S. (Opportunities, Academics, Resources, and Supports)
Academic and life skills support program providing college application assistance, career panels, workshops, and counseling for student athletes
Youth Rowing & Academic Support
Year-round program combining competitive rowing training with academic support including tutoring, SAT prep, college trips, and mental health counseling for high school students
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 7 activities
- Adaptive rowing programs for individuals with disabilitiesOffers adaptive rowing programs for New York City public high school students and adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, including school-day, recreational, and competitive tracks. Serves approximately 200 individuals annually with structured spring and fall 18-week programs, land-based and on-water training, and opportunities to compete in regattas such as Head of the Charles and C.R.A.S.H.-B.
- Community rowing events and outreachHosts free community events, including learn-to-row sessions, scrimmages, and family-friendly celebrations at boathouses in Manhattan and the Bronx, to connect people of all abilities through rowing. Offers Saturday rowing sessions for community organizations from April to June and provides indoor rowing exposure to hundreds of students annually.
- Competitive youth rowing teamsProduces competitive rowing crews that train year-round and regularly medal in local, regional, and New York State Championship races. In 2025, 44 student athletes won medals, 5 boats qualified for USRowing Youth National Championships, and 6 were recruited to row at the collegiate level.
- Learn-to-Row summer camp for youthOperates one- and two-week summer rowing camps for middle and high school students (rising grades 7–11) in Manhattan and Queens, introducing beginners to sculling fundamentals through ergometer training, on-water drills, safety education, and scrimmages. Offers free access to youth from households with annual income below $100,000.
- Rowing programs for veterans and active-duty service membersProvides rowing opportunities for veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists, with or without disabilities, including participation in Freedom Rows and competitive regattas. Supports physical fitness, camaraderie, and adaptive inclusion through structured training and events.
- Scholastic Rowing League for private and independent schoolsSupports private and independent schools in forming rowing teams by providing facilities, coaching, training, and equipment through the Scholastic Rowing League, expanding access to rowing for students outside public school systems.
- Year-round youth rowing programsProvides rowing training for students in grades 8–12 through novice, intermediate, and varsity squads in Queens and Manhattan, fostering athletic development, social-emotional learning, and long-term peer relationships. Includes land-based and on-water training, with 100% of student athletes exceeding CDC-recommended physical activity levels through 750–1,000+ hours of annual training.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College and career readiness support for student-athletesProvides comprehensive college readiness programming including SAT prep, small-group tutoring, college trips, one-on-one application support, career panels, mental health counseling, and alumni support. Ensures 100% on-time high school graduation and supports 85% of participants in completing bachelor’s degrees within four years, with many accepted to competitive institutions including Cornell, Columbia, and NYU.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and social justice programmingOperates a Youth Leadership Team that empowers student-athletes to lead, represent peers, shape organizational culture, provide feedback to staff, implement program goals, and engage in social justice and community-building initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Corporate team-building rowing programsOffers corporate team-building programs using rowing to develop trust, communication, and collaborative decision-making among employees through structured on-water and land-based sessions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.06M
Contributions & grants$2.16M71%
Program service revenue$495K16%
Investment income$476K16%
Other revenue$-73K
expenses
Total expenses$4.31M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$2.82M
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20.05M
Cash$10.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$571K
Net assets$19.48M
Liquid reserves29.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -46.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE HOLZMAN | VP, DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $178K |
| RACHEL CYTRON MILLER FORMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (LEFT JUN 2024) | 40 | $124K |
| ANGELA ORTIZ | VP, ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $119K |
| LOUIS MICELI INTERIM CEO THRU | FEB 2025), CHIEF PROG. & IMPACT OFC | 40 | $67K |
| BRIGID GANLEY AHERN CHIEF | EXECUTIVE OFFICER (AS OF OCT 2024) | 40 | $56K |
board members · 18
- AMANDA KRAUS — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW MERRILL — DIRECTOR
- BILL FRADIN — DIRECTOR (THRU MAR 2025)
- DAN FISHER — SECRETARY
- FRANCINE CHEW — CHAIR
- GEOFF GEORGE — DIRECTOR
- IAN JOHN — DIRECTOR
- JACK CARLSON — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN DENHAM — DIRECTOR
- JUAN SABATER — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW O'GRADY — DIRECTOR
- MORGAN CROOKS — TREASURER
- NICOLE DOYLE — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK WILSON — DIRECTOR
- RHODEN MONROSE — DIRECTOR
- RITA KIM — DIRECTOR
- SERENA FLAHERTY — DIRECTOR
- SIMONE D'ABREU — DIRECTOR
relationships · 58
Who they work with
- Advanced Venture Partners Partner — Managing Partner of Advanced Venture Partners is a board member of Row New York.
- Allamericanrowingcamp.com Partner — Co-Owner of Allamericanrowingcamp.com is a board member of Row New York.
- Alumni Ventures Partner — Portfolio Lead at Alumni Ventures is a board member of Row New York.
- Big 4 Properties LLC Partner — Partner at Big 4 Properties LLC is a board member of Row New York.
- CUNY Partner — Collaborates with CUNY as an educational pathway for student-athletes.
- CUNY Partner — One of the college systems to which Row New York students have been accepted.
- CariClub Partner — Founder & CEO of CariClub is a board member of Row New York.
- Columbia University Partner — One of the colleges to which Row New York students have been accepted.
- Community Organizations Partner — Hosts community organizations for group rowing experiences at Row New York boathouses on weekends from April to June.
- Contemporary Leadership Advisors Partner — Managing Partner of Contemporary Leadership Advisors is Secretary of Row New York’s board.
- Cornell University Partner — One of the colleges to which Row New York students have been accepted.
- Day Care Council of New York, Inc. Partner — Senior Counsel & Deputy Director at Day Care Council of New York, Inc. is a board member of Row New York.
- Denham Wolf Real Estate Services, Inc. Partner — Co-President of Denham Wolf Real Estate Services, Inc. is a board member of Row New York.
- Encap Development, LLC Partner — Partner at Encap Development, LLC is a board member of Row New York.
- EverPass Media Partner — Executive Chairman of EverPass Media is a board member of Row New York.
- Fordham University Partner — One of the colleges to which Row New York students have been accepted.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Global Co-Head of FICC Sales at Goldman Sachs is a board member of Row New York.
- Goldring Family Foundation Funder — Representative from Goldring Family Foundation is a board member of Row New York.
- Harlem River Community Rowing Partner — Co-hosts City of Water Day events including community boat races and learn-to-row sessions.
- Hospital For Special Surgery Partner — Orthopedic Surgeon at Hospital For Special Surgery is a board member of Row New York.
- Houlihan Lokey Partner — Co-Head of U.S. Technology & Head of Digital Media and Entertainment at Houlihan Lokey is a board member of Row New York.
- Lenape Nation Partner — Row New York acknowledges the ancestral and ongoing connection of the Munsee Lenape and Wappinger peoples to the land where its boathouse is located.
- Liberty Media Partner — Board Director at Liberty Media is a board member of Row New York.
- MetLife Partner — Head of Strategy, US at MetLife is a board member of Row New York.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Associate in the Fixed Income Division at Morgan Stanley is a board member of Row New York.
- NYC Public High Schools Partner — Collaborates with NYC public high schools to deliver the School Day Adaptive rowing program during the academic year.
- National Rowing Foundation Partner — Board Member of National Rowing Foundation is a board member of Row New York.
- Naval Academy Partner — Supports student-athletes in gaining admission to the U.S. Naval Academy.
- New York City Department of Education District 75 Partner — Partnered with ROW NEW YORK to deliver the School Day Adaptive Program for students with cognitive and physical disabilities.
- New York University Partner — One of the colleges to which Row New York students have been accepted.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Barrier-Free Access to Participationmethodology: barrier-free_accessBy removing prerequisites like prior athletic or swimming experience, ROW NEW YORK increases equitable access and engagement, because lowering entry barriers allows curiosity and effort—not background or ability—to determine participation, fostering inclusion and self-efficacy.
- Experiential Inclusion Through Integrated Ability Programmingmethodology: integrated_ability_programmingBy integrating adaptive and able-bodied rowing programs, ROW NEW YORK promotes experiential inclusion, because shared participation in a demanding team sport creates mutual understanding, breaks down stigma, and builds authentic community across ability lines.
- Integrated Athletic and Academic Developmentmethodology: rowing-plus-academic-supportBy combining competitive rowing with academic support, ROW NEW YORK fosters confidence, work ethic, and long-term success in youth, because dual engagement in physical and intellectual disciplines reinforces resilience, discipline, and goal-setting that transfer across life domains.
- Teamwork and Resilience via Endurance Sportmethodology: endurance-sports-for-teamworkBy using rowing—an endurance sport requiring synchronization and delayed gratification—ROW NEW YORK teaches collaboration, trust, and resilience, because the physical and temporal demands of the sport create real-time lessons in mutual accountability and sustained effort that generalize to non-sport contexts.
- Youth-Led Leadership Modelmethodology: youth-led-leadershipBy engaging student-athletes as leaders and cultural ambassadors, ROW NEW YORK strengthens program implementation and peer relationships, because youth leadership increases ownership, trust, and relevance of programming among participants.