named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fall Rowing Season
Competitive fall rowing program for high school students, including novice and varsity athletes, with practices at West Side Rowing Club and participation in head races such as Head of the Genesee and Head of the Charles
Financial Assistance Program
Provides limited financial aid to families unable to pay full dues, ensuring access regardless of financial circumstances
Regatta Participation
Sends student-athletes to local, national, and international regattas including Head of the Schuylkill, SRAA National Championships, and CSSRA Championships
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth and Adult Rowing Programs 3 activities
- Operates a competitive high school rowing programProvides a structured rowing program for high school students, including novice and experienced rowers, with regular practice sessions and quality coaching to develop lifelong skills. The program emphasizes team building and family support.
- Participates in regional, national, and international rowing regattasFields competitive teams in a variety of rowing regattas, including local events such as the Head of the Genesee and Head of the Niagara, national competitions like the SRAA National Championships and Head of the Charles, and international events such as the CSSRA Championships. Participation includes both varsity and select junior rowers.
- Provides financial assistance to support rower participationOffers limited financial aid to families to ensure that economic barriers do not prevent students from participating in the rowing program.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising events and accepts sponsorshipsConducts fundraising activities such as chicken dinner events and bake sales, and accepts sponsorships via PayPal to support the operation of the rowing program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$8K18%
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expenses
Total expenses$47K
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balance sheet
Total assets$20K
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Net assets$20K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- CHARLES GRIECO — Director
- DON WOODHULL — Director
- JEWEL DE LA ROSA — Director
- NICOLE SHEPHERD — Director
- SHERI HEFFRON — Director
- SUZANNE MATHESON — Director
- TRACY ROSENHAHN KING — Director
- TRESSA BONES — Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Chiavetta's Partner — Partnered to provide chicken for the fundraising dinner.
- InnBuffalo Off Elmwood Partner — Provides complimentary lodging to sponsors of City Honors Crew.
- West Side Rowing Club Partner — Collaborates with West Side Rowing Club on dues, registration, and financial assistance policies for rowers.
- West Side Rowing Club Partner — Hosted the chicken dinner fundraising event.
- West Side Rowing Club Partner — Hosts the City Honors rowing team and serves as the location for practices and events.
strategies · 2
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.
- Equitable Access Through Financial Assistancemethodology: equitable_access_through_financial_assistanceBy providing financial assistance to families in need, the organization ensures that students can participate in rowing regardless of economic background, because removing financial barriers promotes inclusion and broadens developmental benefits across diverse populations.
- Youth Development Through Team Sportmethodology: team-sport youth developmentBy engaging students in team-based rowing with quality coaching and family involvement, the organization fosters lifelong personal and social skills, because structured team sports build discipline, collaboration, and resilience.